By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Montrell appears to be a modern masculine name that emerged in the United States in the latter part of the 20th century. It may combine elements of the French surname/place name 'Mont' (meaning…
Nihaal is a masculine name of Indian origin, primarily used in Sikh, Hindu, and Muslim communities. In Punjabi and Hindi, it means 'blessed,' 'happy,' or 'successful,' conveying positive aspirations…
English word name
"rejoice"
A joyous (if a little rowdy) word name that's still relatively undiscovered by parents, being given to about 10 babies of each sex per year. Glee actor Matthew Morrison named his son Revel in 2017.
Hebrew
"to shine"
Unisex Hebrew name more common among baby girls in Israel and boys in the US.
Amenadiel is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through popular culture, most notably as a character in the television series 'Lucifer,' where Amenadiel appears as an angel. The name…
Azreal is a masculine name derived from the Hebraic name Azrael, who in some traditions is the angel of death or the angel who separates the soul from the body at death. The name comes from Hebrew…
Haniel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin with deep spiritual significance. It derives from Hebrew elements meaning 'grace of God' or 'joy of God.' In angelology, Haniel is known as an archangel…
English
"the hazelnut tree"
The charming vintage nature and color name Hazel has become popular for girls, but more than 30 baby boys were named Hazel in the US in a recent year. In fact, it's not a new thing for boys to be…
Jahdiel is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, found in the Bible where it appears in 1 Chronicles 5:24 as a chief of the half-tribe of Manasseh. The name combines 'Jah' (a shortened form of…
Norse and Slavic
"dark or black-haired one"
Kol is a compact masculine name with Norse and Slavic roots. In Norse tradition, it derives from 'Kollr,' meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired one.' In Slavic languages, particularly Czech and Slovak, Kol…
Variation of Michael
"Who is like God"
This variation of Biblical Michael was a fast riser in 2022, given to 91 baby boys compared to 13 in 2021. The Maikel spelling is used in the Dominican Republic.
Nesanel is a masculine Hebrew name derived from the biblical name Nathaniel (נְתַנְאֵל - Netanel), which means 'gift of God' or 'God has given.' This name appears in the Torah as one of the tribal…
Oriel is a masculine name with multiple fascinating origins. It can be traced to Hebrew roots meaning 'light of God' or may derive from Latin 'aureum' meaning 'golden.' In architectural terms, an…
Refael is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, primarily used in Jewish communities. It is a variant of the name Rafael or Raphael, which means 'God has healed' or 'healing of God.' The name derives…
Shaul is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing the original Hebrew form of the name Saul. Meaning 'asked for' or 'prayed for,' it appears in the Bible as Israel's first king. The name…
Axyl is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modern variant of Axel, which derives from the Hebrew name Absalom meaning "father of peace." This creative spelling gives the traditional…
Yiddish
"little fish"
Animal names are very hot right now, but we don't think Fishel is likely to make a comeback.
Jabril is a masculine name derived from the Arabic name Jibril, which is the Islamic form of Gabriel. In Islamic tradition, Jibril is the angel who revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. The name…
Jarell is a contemporary masculine given name with documented usage primarily in the United States from the late 20th century onward. The name may be a variant spelling of Jarrell, which itself could…
"of the valley"
Bland compared to the Irish-sounding O-starting names, but fans of football star Odell Beckham Jr. may like the name for other reasons.
