By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Irish
"courageous"
This more elaborate but not unfamiliar spelling of Riley feels oddly more feminine. Designer and Beatle daughter Stella McCartney has a daughter named Reilley. Still, Reilly or more common Riley is…
Tyrese is a modern name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of names beginning with the element 'Tyr-' or 'Ty-'. It may be connected to the Norse god Tyr, who represented law and heroic…
Spelling variation of Zamir, Hebrew, Arabic, Albanian
"nightingale, song; heart, conscience, mind; good voice"
The more traditional transliteration, Zamir, is currently the most popular option and features in the US Top 1000 - the Zahmir spelling is given to under 100 boys each year, but has been climbing in…
Arhaan is a masculine name of Arabic and Indian origin, primarily used in Muslim communities. In Arabic, it means "the gates of paradise" or "full of mercy and compassion," while in Hindi it can mean…
Spelling variation of Cameron, Scottish
"crooked nose"
This variation of the popular Cameron last ranked in the US Top 1000 in 2015. It is currently out of favor, given to around 50 boys each year, making it around 100 times less popular than the classic…
English place name
"Geirr's island"
The New Jersey cities of Camden and Trenton are in, but the name of the state has not caught on to anywhere near the same extent, possibly due to its association with knitted pullovers and reality…
Variation of Jovan or phonetic spelling of Giovanni
Jovany may be easier to understand for English speakers, but the more serious and authentic Jovan or Giovanni would be better choices.
Kayvon is a masculine name with Persian origins, derived from the Middle Persian name 'Kay,' referring to the legendary kings of ancient Persia, combined with 'von' meaning 'manner' or 'resemblance.'…
Kurtis is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Curtis, which originated as an English surname derived from the Old French 'courteis' meaning 'courteous' or 'refined.' This name…
Scandinavian
"man of law"
Outmoded comic book choice.
Mikail is a masculine name of Arabic and Turkish origin, representing a variation of Michael, which means 'who is like God?' This name appears in Islamic tradition as Mika'il, one of the archangels…
Italian form of Nicholas
"people of victory"
Nicolo is a more lively variation of Nicholas and one of the most attractive Italian names for boys . A name with a long, distinguished Italian history of its own, it also boasts the charming…
Word name
"repeated sound pattern"
A musical name with a cool and slightly edgy sound, Rhythm would fit in with Anthem, Lyric, Riff, and Drummer. First appearing in the US stats in the early 2000s, recent years have seen it given to…
Sholom is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "peace" or "harmony." It is a variant spelling of Shalom, which serves both as a common Jewish greeting and a given name. Popular primarily within…
Variation of Xavier, Basque
"new house"
Also appearing as Xavion, Zavion, and Xavian, this form more closely resembles the Basque Xavier from which it's derived. The name was given to 42 boys in a recent year.
Yasser is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'wealthy' or 'ease, prosperity.' It gained international recognition through Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat (1929-2004), who brought the name to…
Arabic
"ya + sin (two letters of the Arabic alphabet)"
From the Arabic letters ya and sin , which begin the 36th chapter of the Quran (surah Ya Sin).
Ashanti, Akan, Twi
"African ethnic group; warlike"
Associated with the Philadelphia Eagles footballer Asante Samuel, the Asante (or Ashanti) are a people living in Ghana. Asante is also the name of the language they speak, a close relative of Akan…
Dayron is a modern masculine name with varied origins. It appears to be a contemporary variation of names like Daron or Darren, or possibly a combination of 'day' with the popular '-ron' suffix found…
German and Dutch
"white or blond"
This presidential name is in style limbo today - or, some might say, in the the sweet spot of familiar but little-used.
