By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Irish
"courageous"
This more elaborate but not unfamiliar spelling of Riley feels oddly more feminine. Designer and Beatle daughter Stella McCartney has a daughter named Reilley. Still, Reilly or more common Riley is…
English place name
"Geirr's island"
The New Jersey cities of Camden and Trenton are in, but the name of the state has not caught on to anywhere near the same extent, possibly due to its association with knitted pullovers and reality…
Variation of Jovan or phonetic spelling of Giovanni
Jovany may be easier to understand for English speakers, but the more serious and authentic Jovan or Giovanni would be better choices.
Spelling variation of Corey
See COREY.
Irish place-name, from French
"marsh"
Can't help thinking of a donkey.
Surname name
A name that's long been popular for dogs on Chicago's North Side is now gaining traction among human babies. Wrigley Field is the Chicago Cubs' historic ballpark, originally named after the Wrigley…
Rickey is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Richard, which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'powerful' and 'ruler' or 'brave.' This friendly, approachable variant gained…
Variation of Emery, German
"industrious"
Emry is an abbreviated form of Emery but might also be considered a relative of the Welsh Emrys. Emry was used for only 35 baby boys in the US last year and about 150 girls, placing it well below the…
Short form of Martin, Latin
"warlike"
Marty is one of those Old Man nicknames that's just starting to sound cute again.
Remmy is a charming masculine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a diminutive of Remington, a surname-turned-first-name meaning 'raven settlement,' or a variation of Remy, derived from…
Samay is a meaningful name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'time' or 'opportune moment.' In Hindu philosophy, the concept of samay relates to the cosmic timing and appropriate moments for action. The name…
Variation of Hugh, English
"mind, intellect"
Once upon a time, in the 1930s, Huey was a Top 250 name, given to nearly 500 babies in a singer year. Traditionally a nickname for Hugo, Hugh, or Hubert, Huey has been notably borne by actor and…
"proud, haughty"
Spunky Irish surname that still has a pugnacious feel from its lingering association with one of boxing's greatest champs, Jack Dempsey. Many people may associate it more with Patrick Dempsey these…
Eloy is a masculine name of Spanish origin derived from the Latin name 'Eligius,' meaning 'chosen' or 'elected.' It has historical ties to Saint Eligius, a 7th-century goldsmith who became bishop of…
English
"estate on the ledge"
Southern name still occasionally heard in a male context (author Shelby Foote and the son of singer/sitcom star Reba McEntire), but it's much more associated with girls.
Zachery is a variant spelling of Zachary, a masculine name with Hebrew origins. Derived from 'Zechariah' meaning 'God has remembered,' it carries the connotation of divine remembrance or mindfulness.…
Darey is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant of Darcy or possibly derived from the word 'dare,' suggesting boldness and courage. As a relatively uncommon name, Darey offers a…
Variation or diminutive of Joseph
"Jehovah increases"
Quintessentially sweet and innocent unisex name of the 1960s and 70s, now gone the way of hot pants and disco balls.
English from French
"short nose; courteous, from the court"
This courtly old Southern name has several cool male bearers: NFL player Courtney Brown, British jazz musician Courtney Pine, and Barbados-born economist Courtney Blackman, to name but a few.
Variation of Frankie
"from France; free man"
As a given name, Franky peaked for boys in 2007 when it was used 94 times.
