Updated October 2026
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Greek
"fruitful"
One of the least attractive names to come out of the pantheon of Nobel-laureates (via Polykarp Kusch), Polykarp (also spelled Polycarp) is an early Christian saint name from Smyrna. We suggest you…
Turkish variation of Jacob, Hebrew
"supplanter"
A stable classic in Turkey, consistently ranking between the Top 50 and Top 70 for boys.
Kyp is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Christopher, a variant spelling of Kip (which itself can be a nickname for various names including…
Scottish and Chinese surname, meaning unknown"
Sip was recorded on the US Top 1000 a single year, 1885, when it was given to five baby boys. This may have been a clerical error from its use as a Chinese surname, which is traditionally written…
Sanskrit
"blazing"
Derived from the Sanskrit word saṃdīpa, referring to a burning flame or lamp, this fiery Hindu boy name is used throughout India.
Word name
Chosen by one musician, Todd Rundgren, for his son, but unlikely to be emulated by others.
English from Persian
"rose water"
Hindi
"light, lantern"
One of the more familiar Hindu choices, with built-in depth and a suggestion of enlightenment.
English
"smart, keen"
An English surname originally given to someone quick-witted.
Josip is the Croatian, Slovenian, and Serbian form of Joseph, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning "God will add" or "God will increase." Common throughout the Balkans and parts of Eastern…
Vietnamese
"to unite"
Vietnamese baby names don't often make national news, but Hiệp grabbed everyone's attention when Olivia Munn and John Mulaney chose it as the middle name for their son Malcolm. In isolation, Hiệp…
Fyllip represents a highly unusual spelling variation of Philip, a name of Greek origin meaning 'lover of horses' or 'friend of horses'. The traditional name has ancient roots and appears throughout…
Hakop is a masculine name with Armenian origins, being the Armenian form of Jacob or James. The name has deep biblical roots, as Jacob was an important patriarch in the Old Testament, the father of…