By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English
"clever warrior"
This name has been off the USA Top 1000 list since before 1900, but it has some great musical credentials: consider American blues singer Alger "Texas" Alexander and country music legend Pat Alger.
Swahili place name from Persian
"black coast"
Zanzibar is an island region off the coast of Tanzania. It's never been recorded as a baby name, but for those with a connection to Zanzibar, it's an intriguing and unique option chock full of zesty…
Alecsander is a masculine name that offers an alternative spelling to the classic Alexander. This variant maintains the name's strong historical connections while providing a distinctive twist. The…
Once a fallen angel, Zepar is thought to now be one of the great dukes of hell. He is depicted as a soldier with red armor.
Arabic, Pakistani
"to shine"
An energetic Pakistani name with a brilliant meaning and cool sound.
Alexandar is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of Alexander, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'defender' or 'protector of mankind.' This particular spelling variation may…
Variation of Zorawar, Punjabi
"strong, brave"
Form of the striking Sikh name Zorawar on the rise in Canada, which has a substantial Sikh population.
Hungarian
"bison"
Alexsandor is a masculine name that serves as a distinctive variant of Alexander, which derives from the Greek name 'Alexandros,' meaning 'defender of men' or 'protector of mankind.' This particular…
Hungarian, variant of Alexander
"defending men"
Despite a possible pronunciation problem, a pleasant, unusual choice. Sandor Clegane (nicknamed The Hound) is a major character on Game of Thrones.
Allistir is a masculine name of Scottish origin, representing a variant spelling of Alistair or Alastair. These names derive from the Greek name Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind'. The Scottish…
Allaster is a masculine name of Scottish origin, representing a variant spelling of Alastair or Alasdair, which ultimately derive from the Greek name Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind.' This…
Allystair is a distinctive variant spelling of Alistair or Alastair, names derived from the Greek Alexandros, meaning "defender of mankind." This unique spelling incorporates elements of popular…
Alisdair is a masculine given name of Scottish Gaelic origin, representing a variant spelling of Alasdair, which itself is the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander. The name derives ultimately from the…
Rogier is a masculine name of Dutch and Flemish origin, serving as a continental European variant of the Germanic name Roger. Derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'ger'…
"meadow of oak trees"
Acker is a surname name that has not seen much use to date, but given it's lush nature meaning (and the fact that it also means "friend" in Somerset slang) this could be a cute choice for parents…
Scythian
"ax"
The name of a type of battle ax used in the Middle Ages in the Ottoman Empire and beyond, and the source of the word for "ax" in a host of modern languages, including Russian. Parents have been…
German surname
"pilgrim; fame"
Romer might be considered a streamlined spelling of the German surname Rohmer, whose root means fame or renown, or a name that was given to those who made pilgrimages to Rome, which is related to…
Rötger is a masculine Germanic name with deep historical roots in Northern European cultures, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia. The name combines elements meaning 'fame' and 'spear,'…
Variation of Roger, German
"famous warrior"
