By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English
"wooded place"
Woodsy names for boys are hotter than ever, so we wouldn't be surprised if Woodland gets picked up by unique baby name hunters in the coming years.
Zigmund is a masculine name that represents a variation of Sigmund, which has Germanic origins meaning 'victorious protection' or 'protector through victory.' The name combines the elements 'sig'…
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
"eagle-tree"
Arvid, a Scandinavian name that's virtually unknown in the US, is one of the top baby names in Sweden . It might make a handsome, unusual choice for a parent in search of an original yet traditional…
English Surname
A novel way to get to the nicknames Ash or Ford
Edgard is a masculine name that represents a variation of Edgar, which has Anglo-Saxon origins meaning 'wealthy spear' or 'prosperous spearman.' The addition of the 'g' at the end gives the name a…
Hebrew or Navajo
"fortune; juniper tree"
Simple Biblical name with an auspicious meaning. There are two men named Gad in the Old Testament — one the first son of Jacob and Zilpah, and the other a prophet of King David. Gad can also be used…
Jedd is a concise masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Jedidiah, a Hebrew name meaning "beloved of the Lord," giving it spiritual significance. Alternatively,…
Jered is a masculine name with biblical roots, representing a variation of 'Jared.' From Hebrew origins, it means 'descent' or 'he who descended.' The name appears in the Old Testament, where Jared…
Navid is a masculine name of Persian origin meaning 'good news' or 'bearer of good news.' The name derives from the Persian word 'navid' (نوید), which connotes joyful tidings or glad announcements.…
English, Arabic
"advisor; red; cool, extremely good; thunder"
The cool and edgy Rad might just work as a fresh spin on the likes of Brad, Chad, Rod, and Randy. Used as a word to describe something exciting and extremely good, it's a synonym for cool, awesome,…
Fish name; variation of Chad
"battle warrior"
Swam into style and quickly out again, on Chad's fish- er, coat-tails.
"willow ford"
As a whole Wilford still carries a dowdy, dated image, but each component of the name—Will and Ford—are stylish in their own right. Wilford will be a part of the next generation of grandpa revival…
Arland is a masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from elements meaning "eagle" (arn) and "land" or "territory." It can be interpreted as "eagle's land" or "land of the eagle." The name has…
Davud is a masculine name with deep historical roots in several cultures. It is primarily a variant of David, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'beloved.' This particular spelling is most…
French variation of Jasper, Persian
"bringer of treasure"
Jasper is an internationally-popular name that takes many forms, among them Casper, Gaspar, and the French version Gaspard. Virtually unknown in the US, Gaspard is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in…
Jarod is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, considered a variation of the biblical name Jared, meaning 'descent' or 'he who descended.' This modern spelling gained significant popularity in the…
Persian
"good news"
Attractive Middle Eastern choice.
English, diminutive of Edward
"wealthy guardian"
Ned is a gently old-fashioned Nancy Drew-Bobbsey Twins-era short form for Edward that sounds cooler than Ed and is enjoying a small style renaissance. Usage of Ned in literature goes back to a Ben…
Rashod appears to be a variant spelling of Rashad, a name with Arabic origins. In Arabic, Rashad (رشاد) means 'good judgment,' 'righteousness,' or 'guidance.' The name entered broader American naming…
Reymond is a masculine name representing a variation of Raymond, which has Germanic origins meaning 'wise protector' or 'counsel and protection.' The elements 'ragin' (advice) and 'mund' (protector)…
