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Invented Boy Names

  1. Kaycen

    • Description:

      Kaycen is a modern masculine name that gained some recognition in the early 21st century. It appears to be a contemporary spelling variation of Cason/Kason or possibly derived from the popular prefix 'Kay-' combined with the trendy '-en' ending found in names like Jayden and Brayden. The name has a crisp, modern sound that fits with current naming trends. While not among the top-ranked names, Kaycen has seen modest usage in the United States since the 2000s, reflecting parents' interest in names that sound contemporary while maintaining familiar phonetic elements. The alternative spelling gives the traditional sound a fresh, distinctive appearance.

  2. Semaj

    • Origin:

      Variation of James, English from Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"

    • Description:

      Popular enough in the Indian community to have made it onto the US Top 1000 every year from 2001 to 2014 and now again in 2023, possibly inspired by Jamaican activist Leachim Semaj (born Michael James).
  3. Kaysen

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Cason

    • Description:

      Trendy Cason is becoming popular enough to have a variety of offshoot spellings in the Top 1000.
  4. Jamarion

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Jamarion is found primarily in the African American community. It may be related to the name Jamar, in use since the 1970s.
  5. Jakhari

    • Description:

      Jakhari is a modern masculine name with African-American origins. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Jahari (meaning 'powerful' or 'strength' in Swahili) with the addition of the letter 'k'. Jakhari has gained some usage in the United States since the late 1990s but remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. The name has a melodic rhythm with its three syllables and conveys a sense of strength and uniqueness. Like many contemporary African-American names, Jakhari represents cultural innovation and personalization in naming practices.

  6. Kasyn

    • Description:

      Kasyn is a modern masculine name that has emerged in recent decades as part of the trend toward unique spellings and contemporary-sounding names. It likely developed as a variant of Casey or possibly as an alternative spelling of Cason. The name has a strong, succinct sound with its crisp consonants and straightforward pronunciation. While its specific etymological origins are not firmly established, it shares qualities with both Celtic names (like Casey, meaning 'vigilant' or 'alert') and surnames-turned-first-names. Kasyn remains relatively uncommon, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible modern name for their sons.
  7. Jaquan

    • Description:

      Jaquan is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. The name appears to combine elements of the popular prefix 'Ja-' (found in names like Jamal and Jabari) with possibly 'Quan,' which may derive from Arabic or other sources meaning 'strength' or 'power.' Another theory suggests influence from the name Juan (Spanish form of John). Jaquan experienced particular popularity in the 1990s, when it entered the U.S. Social Security Administration's top 1000 names list. Its usage patterns show regional variations across different communities in America. The name represents the modern naming trend of creating distinctive combinations that often blend sounds from various linguistic traditions. While fairly uncommon in most regions, Jaquan carries a strong, contemporary sound with a rhythmic quality.
  8. Istredd

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Description:

      Istredd is the name of sorceress Yennefer's former lover in The Witcher series, created by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. Some sources theorize that the name is related to the Scandinavian royal name Astrid.
  9. Stannis

    • Origin:

      Modern invented literary name

    • Description:

      The name of a controversial character in Game of Thrones, Stannis Baratheon. He's better liked by book readers -- who see him as the embodiment of rigorous law and order -- than show watchers. In HBO's version of the story, his character was mostly defined by his disastrous loyalty to the red priestess Melisandre.
  10. Tab

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      A Hollywood agent created the name Tab Hunter and poof -- the former Arthur Gelien became a fifties teen idol. We don't advise trying this at home.
  11. Ezren

    • Origin:

      English, modern invented name

    • Description:

      A mash-up of Ezra and the popular -en ending for boys' names. It may be a modern invention, but Ezren sounds legitimate and very on-trend.
  12. Cordian

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "of the heart"

    • Description:

      Kordian was created by Polish playwright Juliusz Słowacki for his eponymous romantic hero, based on Latin cor, cordis "heart". Cordian is the Anglicized form.
  13. Jaxton

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Meaning:

      "Jack's town"

    • Description:

      We've had Jackson, Jaxcon and Jaxon, and now we have Jaxton.
  14. Garren

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Though it's a new name, sounds almost as dated as GARY and DARREN.
  15. Caysen

    • Origin:

      Variation of Cason

    • Meaning:

      "enclosed town"

    • Description:

      One of several variations of Cason - a modern invention based on Jason and Mason, or an Old English surname, derived from Cawston, Caysen is less popular than its siblings Kayson, Kaison, Cayson, and Kason. It is however still given to around 160 boys in the US each year.
  16. Kacen

    • Description:

      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.
  17. Keyon

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "guide, leading"

    • Description:

      This rising name, possibly a variation of the Irish Kian, has been associated with several accomplished athletes.
  18. Kiari

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Kiari is the birth name of rapper Offset, who passed on this attractive name to his daughter as her middle. Indeed, it resembles several more established names associated with both genders, from Kiara to Kyrie to Kai.
  19. Kentrell

    • Description:

      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.
  20. Riggan

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Riggan found fame as the first name of the hero of the Oscar-winning film Birdman, played by Michael Keaton. Riggan has the two-syllable n-ending surname feel so trendy for boys' names today. It may be a variation of Reagan or Regan or it may be a play on the word rigging. Whatever its origin, we bet this is one fictional name that will find wider use in real life.