Updated October 2026
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Hebrew
"Yahweh has considered"
The name of several minor characters in the Old Testament, including a number of Levites and a chief priest in the time of Ezra, Hashabiah is a rare Biblical name, meaning "Yahweh has considered" or…
English word name
"widespread destruction or mayhem"
While some parents are going for Truce, Haven, Peace, and Klarity, others are opting for Riot (or Ryatt), Wilder, Pistol — and now, Havoc. Given to a small number of boys each year since 2008, this…
Feminine form of Heinrich, German
"home ruler"
A spiky feminine form of Heinrich, Henry, and Henrik, Henrike is a German, Danish, and Austrian equivalent to English Henrietta. It has ranked in the German Top 500 during the 2020s, making it…
Word name
"harmony"
Hippie name with a sweet meaning. While theoretically gender-neutral, Harmony was given to nearly 1400 baby girls last year....and zero boys.
English
"brave heart"
Memorable thanks to the Robert Redford character, Hubbell Gardiner, who captivated the young Barbra Streisand in the classic movie, "The Way We Were", Hubbell is an English surname, likely derived…
Hawaiian
"bright, polished, gleaming, unsullied"
Evocative of hulas, leis, and luaus.
German
"peaceful warrior"
Humphrey is an old name that might have faded completely were it not for that Bogie flair. A royal name in Britain, where it's used somewhat more frequently, Humphrey might just have some life beyond…
French from German
"comrade in arms"
French form of Hildegard
"crescent bay or garland valley"
An appealing Hawaiian name which belongs to a town, river and bay on Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The two possible meanings of the name, "crescent bay" or "garland (lei) valley" both describe the beauty…
"from the island in the river"
Possible middle name for devotees of detective Sherlock...or the actress Katie.
English place name
No matter how much you love the novels of Papa H., don't saddle your son with this unwieldy appellation.
"my delight is in her"
This is a streamlined spelling of the biblical Hephzibah. Hephzibah is an Old Testament name that came into use in the 17th century, but is not often used today. It does have less formal nicknames…
Spanish
"adventurer, explorer"
A worldly and attractive choice for a child of any background. Two early New World explorers were Hernandos — de Soto and Cortés.
Variation of Roger, German
"famous warrior"
Hodge is a medieval English nickname for Roger, which was brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Roger isn't ready for a comeback yet, but we'd love to see the resurgence of Hodge,…
"son of Robert"
An original way to honor an ancestral Robert. Hobson is outside the Top 1000 but is among the fastest-rising names for boys.
Japanese
"great flying"
A very popular Japanese boys' name whose characters refer to the constellation Ursa Major. Short form Hiro might work better in the West, as may another popular Japanese boys' name, Ren.
Greek
"youth"
The name of the Greek goddess of youth, daughter of Zeus and Hera, is rarely used today but may be ripe for revival considering the popularity of rhyming Phoebe. Sweet as Bebe but with the…
Irish, Gaelic
"descendant of a stranger from across the seas; descendant of a pirate"
An Anglicized form of the Irish surname, Ó hAllmhuráin meaning "descendant of Allmhurán", Halloran could be your solution if you love the nickname Hal, but not Harold or Henry. Ultimately from…
Spanish from Native American word name
"hurricane"
Hurricane is a storm, but it's also an American name , thanks to rising tennis star Hurricane Black -- whose sister's name is Tornado. There's no reason this tempestuous choice can't work for boys…
"jumping"
Hampus is a European name virtually unheard of in the US, a form of Hampo and Hampel. It may also be a nickname for Johannes, the German form of John.