By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"mountain of God"
Jahmiel combines Jamaican and Hebrew influences, likely deriving from biblical elements with a modern twist. The name gained recognition through Jamaican reggae artist Jahmiel (born Jamiel Foster),…
Josemiguel is a masculine Spanish compound name combining José (Joseph) and Miguel (Michael), both names with biblical origins. José derives from Hebrew, meaning 'God will add,' while Miguel comes…
Martell is a masculine name that originated as a surname, derived from the French word 'martel,' meaning 'hammer.' The name gained historical significance through Charles Martel, the 8th-century…
Mechel is a masculine name with multicultural origins, primarily functioning as a Yiddish variant of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' In Jewish communities, particularly those with Eastern…
English, diminutive of Melvin
"council protector"
Though most Mels are playing pinochle with Murray and Morris, there was a notable Saint Mel. He is one of the earliest Irish saints, a nephew of St. Patrick. He became a priest, then built a great…
Michoel is a masculine name representing a transliteration of the Hebrew pronunciation of Michael (מיכאל), which means 'Who is like God?' This variant spelling is primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish…
Modern invented name
A number of parents took up the name of the TV talk show host in the early nineties, but it now seems to have lost momentum.
American invented name
This modern name boasts a strong sound and a cool-guy image, thanks to its most famous bearer, American musician Pharrell Williams. The name appears to be a respelling of the Irish surname Farrell…
"rain, dew"
A unisex Hebrew name often found in combination with others, as in Tal-El and Tal-Or.
Yidel is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, commonly used in Jewish communities. It's a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Yehuda (Judah), which means 'praised' or 'thanksgiving.' As with many…
Bilol is a masculine name primarily found in Central Asian cultures, particularly in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and surrounding regions. The name has Arabic roots and connections to Islamic tradition.…
Carnell appears to be derived from Old French and English origins, possibly beginning as a surname before transitioning to a given name. It may come from the Old French 'carnel,' referring to…
Greek; Russian; Belarusian
"God is my judge"
The Greek, Russian and Belarusian form of Daniel.
Spanish variation of Ismael, Hebrew,"God will hear"
"God will hear"
Esmael is an uncommon name with deep cultural roots.
Variation of Israel, place name
This phonetic spelling variation of Israel was given to 7 baby boys in 2024, but the spellings Israel and even Izrael rank much higher.
Jarel is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Jarrell, which originated as an English surname derived from the Norman French personal name 'Gerold,' composed of…
Invented name
A uniquely Puerto Rican choice. Keniel is a modern creation with the appearance of history, thanks to the biblical -iel ending.
Mitchel is a masculine name derived from Michael, with Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?' This variant spelling emerged as both a surname and given name, offering a slightly less common…
Phil is a masculine name primarily used as a familiar short form of Philip or Phillip, though it occasionally stands as an independent given name. Derived from the Greek name Philippos meaning 'lover…
