By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Norse
"yew wood, archer, warrior"
Closer to the original Norse name Ívarr , it is part of a small group of names with similar roots: Ivor, Iver, Ivo, Ives, and Evander, which all make rugged yet gentle feeling choices. Used…
Modern invention, meaning unknown
Likely inspired by the popularity of Amir, Jamir, Zamir, Kyaire, and Kyrie, Kymir is a modern invention that has more than doubled in popularity since 2020. Given to around 150 boys in the US in…
Sanskrit
"immortal"
Amar is a masculine name found across India and Pakistan. It is popular in expatriate and diaspora communities, especially in Great Britain.
English tree name or surname
"old"
The surname-style Alden has been on the rise in the US in recent years, while tree-inspired Rowan is a top choice. Combine this with the popularity of names ending in -er such as Carter and Parker…
Arabic
"skilled"
A dynamic Arabic name with a strong meaning.
Polish, Slovene, Estonian, Norwegian, and Danish form Alexander, Greek
"defending man"
An international variation of classic Alexander, this form has slightly softer sounds, yet feels just as strong. Popular in Poland, the Netherlands, Norway and Slovenia, but familiar in the UK too,…
Spelling variation of Christopher
Much, much less popular variation of the ever popular Christopher.
Syair is a modern masculine name with multicultural appeal. It may have Arabic roots, possibly related to the term 'sya'ir' meaning poet or poetry in some languages. The name could also be a creative…
Hebrew variation of Jair: "he shines"
"he shines"
Both Jair and Yair have been in and out of the US Top 1000 since the 2000s, and while both are currently taking a break from the charts, Yair in particular is quietly gathering attention. Given to…
Greek
"lion-man"
Leander was once an almost unknown name, however, with the popularity of Leo and the rise of Leandro, it now feels like a perfectly accessible alternative to Leon or Alexander. In Greek legend,…
German
"army people"
Once restricted to evangelical Protestants honoring the ecclesiastical reformer and theologian Martin Luther, leader of the Protestant revolution. In more recent times it has been favored by parents…
Spelling variation of Xavier
With the trendiness of both X and Z , this spelling has it all. However, there's no real need for the added letter, unless you're looking for extra Scrabble points.
Modern invention, variation of Jair, or variation of Khair
"he shines; good"
A modern invention with a number of possible origins, Kyair has doubled in use since 2020. While the spelling Kyaire is currently favored, Kyair is sleek and concise, gives you the nickname Ky, and…
English
"wood carver"
Carver is an occupational name with an artistic bent, associated with wood carving predominantly, though it could also be linked to those who carve from stone, marble, ice, and pumpkins. More…
German occupational name
"roofer"
Brawny name chosen for his son by rocker Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue.
German, variant spelling of Kaiser
"Emperor"
Kaiser is the German word for "emperor". This alternate spelling separates the name from its royal heritage, making it more reminiscent of the modern Tyler. Usage of the name Kyzer grew rapidly in…
English from French
"dweller by a pool"
While it may sound a little dated, Lamar is a name that has never been outside the US Top 1000, but it is in danger of falling off the list. Lamar Odom is a retired professional basketball player.
Compound name, blending Tyler and Amir
"maker of tiles + prince, treetop"
A portmanteau name that freshens up 90's favorite Tyler by blending it with the multicultural, currently stylish Amir. A modern way to honor a Tyler or a Tim, Tymir is an invented name that looks…
"traveler, voyager"
A wise ruler of legend--his sage advice helped the Greeks win the Trojan War--whose name is a possibility for the adventurous, though related in sound to the dated Lester-Hester family.
Variation of Schuyler, Dutch "scholar"
"scholar"
This Americanized spelling of the Dutch name is now used nearly exclusively for girls in the US. While the Skyler variant remains more statistically unisex, the original Dutch spelling, Schuyler, is…
