By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Marlin is a masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. It derives primarily from English surname traditions, originally denoting someone who lived near a small lake (mere) or possibly from…
Xavion is a modern variant of the name Xavier, which derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning "new house." The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th and early…
Short form of Donald, Scottish
"proud chief"
Infantilizing short form best reserved for toddlers and younger.
Eastern African
"adventurous traveler"
One of the most popular African names for boys, Kymani was in the US Top 1000 list from 2008 until 2016. Spelled Ky-mani, it's the name of Bob Marley's son.
French, Germanic
"glorious ruler"
Rare form of Romaric
Hawaiian
"leader"
Alakai is an Anglicization of Alaka'i, a Hawaiian name meaning "leader" and the name of a swamp and wilderness preserve on the island of Kaua'i. Its traditional pronunciation would be ah-lah-kah-ee ,…
English
"aristocracy"
A distinctive surname that, despite its meaning, has a cowboy swagger, a la Autry.
Spanish form of Isidoros, Greek
"gift of Isis"
Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.
Jaylon is a modern American name that appears to have emerged in the 1980s and gained increased popularity through the 1990s and 2000s. Its structure suggests it may have developed as a blend of the…
Variation of Kayden
Ranks in the Top 100 in Puerto Rico.
Yousuf is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant transliteration of Yusuf (يوسف), which is the Arabic form of Joseph. The name means 'God increases' or 'God will add.' It appears…
Variation of Azariah, Hebrew
"helped by God"
Azaire was the highest breakout name for boys of 2021 thanks to a fashionable sound and pop culture connection. Azaire is the title of a hip hop album released by M. Pire the Sire, who named it after…
Darell is a masculine name representing a variation of Darrell, which originated as an English surname derived from Norman-French roots. The name ultimately comes from the Old French 'd'Airelle,'…
Jaysen is a modern masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Jason, which comes from Greek mythology where Jason was the leader of the Argonauts who sought the Golden Fleece. The…
"red meadow"
Radical Bradley. Radley is also the surname of one of the heroes of To Kill a Mockingbird . Boo Radley is a reclusive and mentally challenged neighbor who saves the Finch children.
Raghav is a masculine name with Sanskrit origins, popular in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. It derives from 'raghu' meaning 'fast' or 'swift,' and has connections to Lord Rama, who was…
Literary invention
"son of all"
German author Michael Ende created the name Atreyu for the protagonist of his 1979 novel The Neverending Story . In the original German translation of the book, the hero was Atréju — Atreyu is the…
Modern invented name
Camari is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Italian word 'camara' meaning 'chamber' or 'room', or have connections to Arabic origins meaning 'moon'. Some…
Short form of Alonso or Alonzo, variations of Alphonso
"noble, ready"
Lonnie is one of those antiquated nicknames that is used much more often in the US than you might think, especially as a short form of Alonso or Alonzo, names always on the US Top 1000.
Yiddish variation of Menachem
Mendel is an Old World Jewish name that is also the surname of the founder of genetics.
