Zaiden grafts the fashionable first letter z onto the Aiden/Kaiden/Jaiden group of names, to popular effect. Soundalike Zayden is even more popular.

Davion has only ranked in the US Top 1000 since the early 1990s, and its alternate spelling Davian is a more recent entry, first entering the charts in 2004. Their apparent connection to more common names Dave and Damian presumably provided the avenue for their success; however, both names are trending downward with no expected resurgence in the coming years.

The etymology of Leontel is unclear, though it could be seen as a variation of Lionel. It has rarely been used anywhere, though it does have more French connections than anything. While the nickname Leon might seem a little dated, Leo is right on trend.

Caison is a modern masculine name that has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. It appears to be a contemporary variation of names like Carson, Mason, or Kayson, following the popular trend of surnames and two-syllable names ending in '-son' or '-sen.' The name has a strong, current sound while maintaining a certain softness through its initial 'C'. While the exact origins are unclear, Caison may have emerged as a creative spelling of 'Cayson' or as a unique variant of the surname 'Caison,' which has Scottish and English roots. The name appeals to parents seeking something modern and distinctive that still sounds familiar enough to be easily pronounced and remembered. Its relative newness means the name carries little historical or cultural baggage, allowing children to define their own associations with it.

Kentrell appears to be a modern given name whose origins are not clearly documented in traditional naming resources. The name may have emerged as a creative combination of the prefix 'Ken-' (found in names like Kenneth, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire' in Scottish/Gaelic) and the suffix '-trell' which appears in surnames like Cantrell. Since the 1970s, Kentrell has gained modest popularity in the United States, with usage increasing in the 1990s and 2000s. The name received additional attention in popular culture through rapper Kentrell DeSean Gaulden (known professionally as YoungBoy Never Broke Again). While specific etymology remains unclear, Kentrell represents the modern trend of creating distinctive names through creative prefixes and suffixes or sound combinations.

This spelling variation of Cason isn't quite as widely used as the original.

Keon, a mashup of Kevin and Leon, has been in the Top 900 for a decade and a half, following in the wake of female cousin Kiana. Keon also has roots as a Gaelic variation of John.

Attempts to update traditional Josiah have landed this name in the Top 1000. It falls in line with trendy spellings of names that opt for an additional x, y, or z whenever possible.

This variation of Jason and Jayce was the fastest-rising name of 2013 for boys -- leaping 845 spots in a single year to break into the Top 1000 for the first time ever. Its trendy sound, y spelling, and connection to rapper Jayceon "The Game" Taylor can be credited for this spike.

David plus Damian (or David plus Ian or David plus Darrian) equals this hybrid name. It has been in and out of the US Top 1000 since 2004, though both this spelling and alternative Davion were out of favor in 2023. Davian Clarke is a Jamaican Olympic athlete.

Not quite a nature name and not quite a surname — whatever Laken is or isn't, we know it's definitely a name to watch.

What do you call it when you're acting like a Kyle? Kylin'.

Another of the many -aiden names. Several spellings have charted in the US Top 1000 in recent years, but now most of the -aidens are fading. Braiden is no exception, dropping down the charts each year since its peak at Number 468 in 2010.

May tagalong after fast-rising cousin Jaxon.

See TADEN.

A mix-and-match unisex name inspired by Taylor.

Rayden is yet another example of the dozens of new boys' names with the 'aden' sound.

Kacen is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a contemporary spelling variation of Cason or Kasen, which themselves derive from English surnames. Alternatively, it could be a creative adaptation of names like Casey or Keegan. This distinctive spelling emerged primarily in the 1990s and gained modest popularity in the 2000s, particularly in the United States. Kacen embodies the trend toward unique spellings of familiar sounds. The name has a strong, contemporary feel with its crisp consonants and clean ending. Parents choosing Kacen often appreciate its balance between uniqueness and accessibility—uncommon enough to stand out but straightforward to pronounce and spell.

Zeldris is a demon character — also known as the Prince of Darkness — on the anime series Nanatsu no Taizai (or The Seven Deadly Sins). His name debuted on the American charts in 2021, when it was used for eight baby boys.

Whether Neco is a spelling variation of the ever-more-popular Nico, pronounced NEE-koh, or an invented name all its own, it is a highly uncommon choice, given to just 5 baby boys in the US in 2021.