By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 88 pages
of 88
Jaber is a masculine name of Arabic origin, traditionally spelled 'Jabir' or 'Jābir' in Arabic. The name means 'comforter,' 'consoler,' or 'one who restores.' It has historical significance in…
Kaspar is a masculine name with ancient Persian origins, traditionally believed to mean 'treasurer' or 'keeper of the treasure.' It gained prominence in Christian tradition as one of the Three Wise…
Rameir appears to be a modern variant spelling of names with similar phonetic qualities such as Ramir, Ramiro, or Ramier. The name Ramiro has Spanish and Germanic origins, meaning 'wise counselor' or…
English surname
"one who lives on the ridge"
Ridger isn't particularly common as a surname but we expect it to pick up in popularity as a first name, a la rising names Bridger and Ridge.
Seger is a masculine name with Germanic and Dutch origins, derived from words meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror.' As a surname, it's been established for centuries in Northern European countries. In…
English word name
Most familiar as a nautical term -- for the part of a boat that facilitate steering -- but also has an occupational sense (someone who tills the soil) and can refer to a part of a crossbow.
Latin
"evening star"
While this is usually thought of as a girls' name because of the Bond Girl connection, its sound is masculine and there's no reason it couldn't work for boys.
English
"wage war"
Could a child named Warrior be anything but fierce and willful? We count Warrior among our Magic Names , those that are chosen for their ability to influence and protect their bearers. We see Warrior…
Xaiver is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Xavier. The traditional name Xavier derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house,' and gained prominence…
Yaseer is a masculine name with Arabic origins, primarily derived from 'Yasir' or 'Yasser,' meaning 'wealthy,' 'prosperous,' or 'to become easy.' The name carries positive connotations of abundance…
Zahair is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word 'zāhir,' meaning 'visible,' 'evident,' or 'brilliant.' The name carries connotations of something or someone that shines brightly…
Alixander represents a creative spelling variation of the classic name Alexander, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'defender of the people.' This alternative spelling maintains the strong,…
Word name
"heavy object used to moor a ship; provide with a solid foundation"
Plausible word name, denoting strength and stability, currently given to a small handful of boys in the US each year.
Anuar is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from "Anwar" which means "brighter," "more luminous," or "lights." The name appears across multiple Islamic cultures, including Arabic,…
Spanish
"related to the god Apollo"
Striking Spanish name derived from the name of the Greek sun god, related to the French Apollinaire.
Variation of Ezra, Hebrew
"help"
Azur is a mixed up form of Ezra, a Biblical name attached to a handful of minor characters. This strong, simple name was given to 11 baby boys in the US last year.
Phoenician
"Baal protects the King"
This evocative name of one of the Three Wise Men of the Orient, also spelled Balthasar, may finally be ready for prime time. Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar were the Magi who brought gifts of gold,…
Nordic; Hebrew; Bosnian; Literary
A powerful name with diverse origins, Eldar is currently popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina (#45 in 2017). It's also a rare Nordic name meaning "fire warrior", a unisex Hebrew name meaning "God…
Invented literary name
"elfstone"
This attractive name was created by JRR Tolkien for his The Lord Of The Rings trilogy. It was given to Aragorn by Galadriel and later adopted by him as King of Gondor.
Old Norse
"lord"
Freyr is the Norse god of fertility, sunlight, and peace. He features prominently in the Icelandic mythology collections the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda , and is considered an ancestor of the…
