Invented Boy Names

  1. Ryler
    • Origin:

      American invented name
    • Description:

      Ryler is one of those names created by marrying two trending sounds, the Ry beginning as in Riley, Rylen, and the literary Ryle, and the er ending, as in hundreds of boys' names trending over the past several years.
  2. Jahmir
    • Origin:

      Invented name, African American, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "beauty + prince, ruler"
    • Description:

      A tweaked version of Jamir, itself a modern invented name, Jahmir is based on Arabic names Jamal and Amir.
  3. Davion
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      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.
  4. Cyler
    • Origin:

      Invented name
    • Description:

      A combination of Cyrus and Tyler, or any similar names. It may also be a variation of the surname Seiler, which means "rope maker."
  5. Dariel
    • Origin:

      Variation of Darrell, Darren, or Darius, English
    • Meaning:

      "from Airelle; possessing the goodness of God"
    • Description:

      Popular in Puerto Rico since the 2000s and now in the US too, Dariel is a modern, elaborated form or Darrell or Darren, inspired by the likes of Gabriel and Daniel. Darrell (which might also be the inspiration behind Darren) derived from a Norman French surname, d'Airelle, referring to someone who came from Airelle in France.
  6. Jaxton
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Meaning:

      "Jack's town"
    • Description:

      We've had Jackson, Jaxcon and Jaxon, and now we have Jaxton.
  7. Mekhi
    • Origin:

      Derivation and meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Fans of versatile, rising African- American actor Mekhi Phifer have begun to adopt his unusual first name for their sons.
  8. Aizen
    • Description:

      Aizen is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese culture, it can refer to Aizen Myōō, a Buddhist deity of love and passion whose name means 'red lotus.' In Hebrew, Aizen can be a variant spelling of Eisen or Ayzen, meaning 'strong' or 'iron.' The name has gained some recognition through popular culture, particularly from the anime series 'Bleach,' which features a character named Sōsuke Aizen. While relatively uncommon globally, Aizen appeals to parents seeking a short, distinctive name with cross-cultural significance. Its strong sound and meaningful associations with strength or passion make it an intriguing choice for modern parents, especially those with Japanese or Hebrew heritage connections.

  9. Jasiah
    • Origin:

      Variation of Josiah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God supports, heals"
    • Description:

      Josiah, but with a bit of Jasper, Jasiel, and Jamar thrown in. With Josiah entering the Top 100 in 2008, Jasiah has also seen increased popularity since it entered the US Top 1000 back in 2006. Given to nearly 600 babies in a recent year, it is nine times less popular than its counterpart, Josiah, but it is nevertheless significantly used.
  10. Jovani
    • Origin:

      English, Latin American
    • Meaning:

      "god is gracious"
    • Description:

      A respelling of Giovanni which makes the Italian pronunciation – three syllables, rather than four – more clear. Jovani and its variant Jovanni were both Top 1000 picks for the first decade and a half of the 20th century. They are particularly popular in the US's Latino community.
  11. Braylon
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Enough parents have appreciated this combinations of the sounds from Brayden and Jaylen to make it a widely used name. Its most noted bearer is former football player Braylon Edwards.
  12. Brayan
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese variation of Brian, modern invention
    • Meaning:

      "strong, virtuous"
    • Description:

      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.
  13. Xzavier
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Xavier
    • Description:

      With the trendiness of both X and Z, this spelling has it all. However, there's no real need for the added letter, unless you're looking for extra Scrabble points.
  14. Taylen
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      A newly coined unisex name that, for boys, feels like a cross between Talon and Taylor. One of the many unique unisex names invented from elements popular in other names.
  15. Bagheera
    • Origin:

      Literary name
    • Meaning:

      "tiger"
    • Description:

      Rudyard Kipling created the name Bagheera for the black panther character in his classic collection The Jungle Book. It was derived from the Hindi word bagh, meaning "tiger."
  16. Zell
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Two Zells of note: conservative southern senator Zell Miller, and video-game character Zell, a hero of "Final Fantasy."
  17. Roronoa
    • Origin:

      Japanese variation of l'Ollonais, French surname
    • Meaning:

      "from Les Sables-d'Olonne"
    • Description:

      Roronoa was created for the pirate-themed anime series One Piece. Roronoa is the Japanese pronunciation of l'Ollonais, the name of notable pirate Francois l'Ollonais. The historical pirate was born Jean-David Nau in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France. His adopted surname is derived from his hometown.
  18. Bixby
    • Origin:

      Invented name
    • Description:

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

      American invented name
    • Description:

      Kaylor is a faux surname name. It doesn't have an occupational meaning, unlike soundalike names Taylor ("tailor") and Baylor ("one who delivers goods"). It may be considered an Anglicization of surnames such as Keillor or Kohler, but its use typically arises from a combination of the names Kay and Taylor.
  20. Zaxton
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      An even more modern spin on the likes of Axton, Paxton and Daxton, with that sharp Z initial.