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English surname
"son of Giles"
Likable English surname that is occasionally heard as a first name.
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Benjamin
"son of the right hand"
This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. With various "Ben" names in style, from Bennett to Bentley, Benyam feels fresh but approachable. The name is also commonly spelled Binyam or…
Swedish and Danish
"son"
Sune was derived from the Old Norse word sunr , meaning "son".
This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Biniyam.
Irish
"born handsome or son of Caomhan"
Kavanagh, which can also be spelled Cavanagh, Cavenagh, Kavanaugh, and Cavanaugh, is one of the few traditional Irish surnames not to start with Mc or O'. Kavanagh relates to the name first Kevin or…
This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Binyam.
English diminutive of Gilbert or Gibson
"shining pledge; son of Gilbert"
Upper crust pet form still used in some old money families.
"born handsome or son of Caomhan "
If you're looking for an Irish last name that moves beyond Casey and Cassidy, this one is pleasant sounding and worth considering. Kavanaugh, which can also be spelled Cavanagh, Cavenagh, Kavanagh,…
Greek
"son of Aelous"
One of the most severely punished characters in Greek mythology, and the first two syllables don't help.
Scottish
"son of Ivor"
The eponymous TV hero has inspired a handful of parents to use his name for their sons. Macgyver first appeared on the charts in 1989, four years after the original television series began. According…
"son of life"
Although appearing as a patronym (nope, it doesn't mean "son of Elizabeth"), Macbeth originated as a given name. It is derived from the Gaelic MacBeatha, describing a religious man. The Shakespearean…
Latin
"the seventh son"
Septimus is one of the more dashing of the birth-order Latin number names that were revived by the Victorians. So even if you don't anticipate son number 7, you might be bold enough to consider this…
German, English
"son of Wolf"
This common Jewish surname — originally spelled Volfson — works as a modern and on-trend segue to the cool nickname Wolf, if Wolfgang or Wolfric feel a bit too heavy. With animal names like Wolf…
English
"Patrick's son"
A rare member of the "surnames-ending-in-S" crew that could honor a Patrick.
"son of Ermin"
If -son names are your style, here's a rare one you may not have come across before! Armison is derived from the Germanic name Ermin or Armin (possibly related to Herman), meaning "whole" or…
Italian surname or Mormon
"son of Mauro; our lord"
Moroni isn't heard very often these days, probably because the first five letters have strong teasing potential. It's a common Italian surname meaning "son of Mauro," but its use as a first name is…
Literature, Sindarin
"son of the elves"
Eldarion is the son of Aragorn and Arwen in Tolkien's legendarium, who goes on to become a High King himself.
"son of Jacob"
Jameson has cracked the Top 100, so you may want to look towards greener pastures. Jacobson has the same appeal, and — trivia bonus — Jacob and James are variations of the same name.
"son of Stephen"
Common surname in the US and UK. Stephens is notably the legal last name of John Legend.
"son of Peter"
One of many common surnames that was derived from Peter, along with Peterson, Parks, Parkinson, and Perkins.