Invented Boy Names
- Braylen
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Brayden meets Jalen to make Braylen, another entry in this trendy group of names.
- Cilan
Origin:
Invented nameMeaning:
"cilantro"Description:
Though it appears as if it could be Irish, Cilan is an invented name from the Pokemon universe, derived directly from the word "cilantro."
- Kyson
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of Kyle"Description:
An update of Tyson for parents who prefer the Ky nickname to Ty. It was the middle name of a character on Heroes.
- Spyro
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
The name of the lead character -- a purple dragon -- in a long-running series of video games. Technically also a variant of the classic Greek name Spiro/Spyros.
- Cordian
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Makhi
Origin:
Spelling variation of MekhiDescription:
Lagging about 400 slots behind the original.
- Kamarion
Description:
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.
- Oaklee
Origin:
Variation of Oakley, EnglishMeaning:
"oak clearing"Description:
While Oakley is remarkable even in terms of girl-boy distribution, the Oaklee spelling variation is used much more often on girls.
- Kyaire
Origin:
Modern Invented; "unknown meaning"Meaning:
"unknown meaning"Description:
Kyaire was among the fastest-rising boy names of 2024, and a newcomer to the US Top 1000 in 2023. Rising amongst African American parents, it is speculated that Kyaire was inspired by modern spiritual choice Kyrie, or West African place name Zaire and more directly, by its even higher ranking spelling, Zyaire.
- Jayvion
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
It's a little bit Jay, and a little bit J.V., and a little bit any name ending with -ion. A few hundred parents choose this name each year for their baby boys, placing it in the Top 1000, but we think there are better choices out there.
- Juelz
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
This attempt to masculinize Jules has made its way into the Top 1000. We recommend using the more traditional spelling, as this one will likely appear dated in a few years' time.
- Shamar
Origin:
Modern invented name, possible variation of ShamirDescription:
In the Top 1,000 since 1996, a less expected alternative to Omar.
- Kal-el
Origin:
Invented nameDescription:
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".
- Davian
Origin:
Modern invented nameMeaning:
"beloved + God is gracious; beloved + to tame"Description:
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.
- Casher
Origin:
American invented name or Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"kosher, correct"Description:
In its modern form, Casher is a hybrid of Cash and Asher that debuted in 2019. Historically, Casher — pronounced kah-SHARE — was used among Italian Jews.
- Jaxyn
Description:
Jaxyn is a modern masculine name that represents the trend of creative spellings for traditional names. It appears to be a variant of Jackson or Jaxon, which themselves derive from the surname meaning 'son of Jack' (a diminutive of John). The distinctive 'y' spelling gives Jaxyn a contemporary edge while maintaining the strong, masculine sound of the original. This name emerged primarily in the early 21st century as parents increasingly sought unique spellings of familiar names. Jaxyn fits within the popular trend of names with the letter 'x' and the sound pattern of two syllables ending in '-n' that has dominated modern boys' naming. While still relatively uncommon, it appeals to parents wanting something recognizable yet distinctive.
- Tyrus
Origin:
Latin, PhonecianMeaning:
"city of Tyre; rock"Description:
The full name of baseball great Ty Cobb and now the name of a popular board game, this name gained popularity due to its fashionable sounds – a combination of Tyrone and Cyrus. But it is also found in the King James Bible as a place name, the city of Tyre in modern-day Lebanon, whose name derives from the Phonecian word for "rock".
- Nal
Origin:
Slovene invented name, meaning unknownDescription:
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.
- 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.
- Sideræl
Origin:
Invented nameMeaning:
"with respect to the distant stars"Description:
Sideræl was created by Grimes and Elon Musk, who used it as a middle name for their daughter Y, whose full name is Exa Dark Sideræl. They were inspired by the word sidereal, which Grimes explains as, "the true time of the universe, star time, deep space time, not our relative earth time."
Introducing the Nameberry App

- Swipe through thousands of names with your partner
- Names you match on are saved to your shared list
- Get personalized recommendations that learn based on your and your partner's preferences
- Partner with friends and family to find names you all love
- Backed by Nameberry's 20 years of data around name preferences.

