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7 Letter Boy Names

  1. Jiraiya

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "young thunder"

    • Description:

      The name Jiraiya was created in 1806 for yomi-hon — a type of book from the Edo Period — called Jiraiya Monogatari. The character was revived later in the century for a folk tale series Jiraiya Gōketsu Monogatari, in which Jiraiya, a ninja, shapeshifts into a giant toad.
  2. Zealand

    • Origin:

      English place name from Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "sea land"

    • Description:

      Sparingly used since the 2000s, Zealand shot of the charts in 2021 after YouTube family The Labrants gave it to their son the previous year. By 2022, it had quadrupled in popularity since 2020, and while a recent count has shown a slight decline in use, around 100 boys and 10 girls were given the name.
  3. Romario

    • Description:

      Romario is a masculine name with Brazilian sporting associations, having gained international recognition through the famous Brazilian footballer Romario de Souza Faria. The name likely originated as a variation of Roman, ultimately derived from Latin roots relating to Rome. With its melodic quality and strong 'o' sounds, Romario carries a rhythmic, vibrant feel characteristic of Portuguese and Brazilian naming styles. The name has spread beyond Brazil to other countries, particularly among football enthusiasts. Romario blends classical Roman connections with contemporary sporting prowess, offering a name with both historical depth and modern cultural relevance. Its distinctive sound makes it memorable while maintaining approachable pronunciation.

  4. Idrissa

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "interpreter"

    • Description:

      The Arabic name Idrissa is related to the more common form Idris, which is the name of a Quranic prophet usually equated with the biblical Enoch). Idrissa is more commonly seen in North and Western Africa. Idrissa Gueye, the Senegalese footballer who plays for Aston Villa in the UK, is probably the most famous person with this name.
  5. Windsor

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "riverbank with a winch"

    • Description:

      Windsor may have male references, such as Britain's royal House of Windsor and a tie's windsor knot, but this name also has a definite feminine feel, as in Windsor Rose. That seems appropriate, as Windsor is used equally these days for boys and girls.
  6. Silvano

    • Origin:

      Italian form of Silvanus

    • Meaning:

      "wood, forest"

    • Description:

      Silvanus was the Roman god of the forests and is also an alternate name in the New Testament for Silas. Relatives include Silvio, Silvius, and Sylvia.
  7. Granite

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      There's a whole quarry of rocky names parents are now considering: Slate, Flint, etc. , but this one is particularly hard-edged and problematic.
  8. Santana

    • Origin:

      Spanish, condensed form of Santa Ana

    • Description:

      Santana was most recently heard on a female character on hit television show Glee. Nonetheless, this name ranks higher for boys, which can be credited to Grammy Award-winning musician Carlos Santana.
  9. Thierry

    • Origin:

      French variation of Theodoric

    • Meaning:

      "ruler of the people"

    • Description:

      Thierry, which is very popular in France, would make an interesting import; it's somewhat familiar through designer Thierry Mugler and international soccer star Thierry Henry. It almost sounds like Terry, but not quite.
  10. Abelard

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "noble, steadfast"

    • Description:

      Abelard brings to mind Peter/Pierre Abelard, the great twelfth century Breton scholastic philosopher and theologian, who was equally celebrated for his tragic love affair with Heloise--one of the world's most famous love stories.
  11. Breaker

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      One of the aggressive new boys' names, ala Tracker and Heller, that have become fashionable among parents who are courting trouble.
  12. Caswell

    • Description:

      Caswell is a distinctive masculine name of English origin, derived from Old English elements meaning 'watercress spring' or 'cress stream.' Originally used as a surname, it has transitioned into occasional use as a first name. The name carries an aristocratic, refined quality with its connection to English place names and family lineages. Caswell projects strength and dignity with its two-syllable structure and hard consonants. While never extremely common, it has maintained a steady presence particularly in areas with Anglo-Saxon heritage. For parents seeking a distinguished name with historical roots and a gentlemanly character, Caswell offers classic appeal while remaining uncommon enough to be distinctive.
  13. Rafaele

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Raphael

    • Meaning:

      "God has healed"

    • Description:

      More commonly spelled with two 'f's, Raffaele is every bit as attractive as the original, and could make a dashing choice.
  14. Gilmore

    • Origin:

      Irish and Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "devoted to the Virgin Mary"

    • Description:

      For better or worse, this name is still firmly attached to the TV series Gilmore Girls. It's one of a number of Scottish and Irish surname names beginning with Gil, meaning "servant". In this case, it's "servant of Mary", making it a subtle male Marian name.
  15. Shooter

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Previously known only as the nickname of Waylon "Shooter" Jennings, Jr., who's married to Sopranos star Drea DeMatteo, the violent Shooter recently became a proper name when painter Julian Schnabel used it for his newborn son with gallerist May Andersen: The little boy is named Shooter Sandhed Julian Schnabel, Jr.
  16. Whitman

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "white man"

    • Description:

      Whitman, a namesake surname for poet Walt, would be much more suited to a boy, probably because of that "man" part. Whit or Witt makes an uplifting short form which can be used on its own.
  17. Romuald

    • Origin:

      Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "glorious reign"

    • Description:

      Romuald is an obscure medieval Italian saint’s name which had a surprising run of popularity in France in the 1970s, featuring in the top 100 from 1972-79. It only fell out of the French top 500 in 2005, but is little-known in anglophone countries.
  18. Fabrice

    • Origin:

      French, from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "skilled craftsman"

    • Description:

      There are plenty of French guys named Fabrice, but here, it sounds more like a laundry product.
  19. Madigan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little dog"

    • Description:

      A jovial and jaunty Irish name, the title of a long-gone TV crime drama, this would make an appealing choice. Slight downside: Maddy is already a mega-popular nickname for Madeline/Madelyn and Madison, so this Mad- name might not feel as distinctive as the stats would suggest.
  20. Sanders

    • Origin:

      Scottish diminutive of Alexander

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Sanders is one of the S-ending surnames gaining traction as a first name for boys in the US. It jumped nearly 2000 points in popularity this year.