A nouveau member of the Aidan/Braden/Jaden group. Yet another variation on a too-trendy genre -- never the most original way to go, even if there aren't yet many Zadens on your block. Still, a Z initial always adds zest and this is a name many boys would love to have for their very own.

The invented name Xael debuted on the charts for boys in 2010. It is primarily used among Spanish-speaking families.

This newly invented name takes a cool short form—Kash/Cash—and adds the trendy -ton suffix, a la Ashton, Colton, and Weston. It made its first appearance on the US Top 1000 list in 2015 and has risen up into the Top 500 since then.

From its Latin root, Kash/Cash is an occupational name for someone who makes boxes, however, it is of course also related to the word "cash", as in money. The meaning of this newly coined name could then be "town of the box maker" or "money town".

A contemporary reconfiguration of Tyler, although perhaps too close to Tylenol to warrant greater popularity. It nevertheless grew in popularity in 2023 and has been borne by actor Tylen James Williams, and music artist Young Thunder (Tylen Fowlkes).

Braelyn just barely qualifies as a unisex name, being used for girls over 89 percent of the time.

Many baby boys have been named after LA Clippers' basketball player Kawhi Leonard since his 2013 debut. Leonard says his father invented the name because he wanted something that sounded Hawaiian. Kawhi sounds like Kauai, the name of one of the Hawaiian islands.

The name of Samsung's virtual assistant, which puts Bixby in a category with Siri, Alexa, and Cortana.

Rhyett is a respelling of the word name Riot with a name-centric spin combining the popular Rhett and Wyatt. While rising in popularity, Rhyett might prove confusing on spelling and pronunciation, spawning a lifetime of "Riot? Wyatt? How do you spell that, anyway?"

Jamir is a modern invention, created by blending together traditional Arabic names Jamal and Amir, giving the meaning "beautiful ruler". It has replaced the once popular Jamar in the US Top 1000, and currently sits in the Top 600.

Most of the names George R.R. Martin created for his A Song of Ice and Fire series of books are close variants of existing English names, but this is an exception. Gendry was a minor character in the first few seasons of the show, who became a fan favorite largely on the strength of a meme-worthy photo of his shirtless, muscled torso. He returned to the show for a key plotline in the seventh season.

Kal-El is Superman's Kryptonian name, invented by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938 as the birth name of the superhero. Some theorize that it relates to Hebrew characters with the meaning "voice of God", while others give the meaning as "son" or "Earth one".

This name obviously has the prefix De- that denotes "son of"—in this form it can mean either "son of Angelo" or "from the angel."

As a Spanish and Portuguese name, Brayan is a variant of the Celtic Brian, familiar in Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Italy and France. As a modern invention, it blends Brayden with Bryan, tying it the to the strong meaning of Brian and the fish-related meaning of Braden.

A variation of Kyson, Kaison, Kayson and co., Kysen combines the stylish 'Ky' sound with a slightly softer looking -en ending. While a number of its sound-alikes rank in the US Top 1000, Kysen has yet to feature and has been trending downwards since it peaked in 2020 when it was given to 137 boys. Now, with so many other spelling options available, it has fallen to the wayside a little, though it still captures the same contemporary energy and will feel just as popular.

One of the new two-syllable boys' names with more style than substance.

Single-named R&B singer Jaheim could inspire others to pick up on this unusual name.

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.

Kamarion is a modern masculine name that has gained recognition in the United States since the early 2000s. It appears to be a creative extension of names like Kamari or Kameron, possibly combining elements of these names with the popular '-ion' suffix found in names like Demarion and Jamarion. The prefix 'Kamar' may have Arabic roots meaning 'moon.' Kamarion exemplifies the trend toward creating distinctive, melodious names with a contemporary feel. The name has a rhythmic quality and strong sound that many parents find appealing. While not among the most common names, Kamarion has been steadily chosen by parents seeking something unique yet accessible. It fits well with current naming trends that favor longer names with multiple syllables and memorable endings.

A Slovene choice that periodically appears at the bottom of Slovenia's Top 100. It first appeared on the Slovenian charts in 2011, when parents started using Nal for its on-trend sounds. However, Nal has no etymological roots in Slovene.