Pronounced like Jay, this short name is popular in South Asia and makes for a great English-South Asian crossover choice, used regularly in the UK and Australia. It can also be an alternate spelling of the English name Jay, either short for a J name or deriving from the name of the bird.

The surname of influential French fashion designer Marc Bohan could make a modern-sounding two-syllable boy's name, though it might be confused with Bowen.

From the Irish surname Ó Buadhachanáin, which has at its core buadhach, "victorious". It has appeared in the US charts since 2014, probably in honor of the disco music pioneer Hamilton Bohannon, who was often known simply by his surname. This name therefore ticks several style boxes: an Irish surname, a music legend, and a cool "Bo" sound, with Bo as a possible nickname.

Wheezy short form of lovely name, featured in the movie "Steel Magnolias", spelled as Ouiser. Similar, literary Ouida is less breathy, while Lou, Lulu, Lula, Lissy or Whizz might appeal instead.

Vincenza makes romance of Vincent. Vincenza Gerosa was one of the founders of the Sisters of Charity of Lovere and was later made a saint.

Halen is a cool surname name that will be especially appealing to fans of Van Halen.

This Indian boy name has not only a lovely and ambitious meaning, but also comes with the cool nickname Jai.

Always the less common spelling of Irish classic Neil, Neal has been on a fifty-year slide, and now doesn't even make the Top 1000. It has a streamlined, surnamey appeal in this spelling.

With Win and Winner gracing birth certificates, why not Champion?

Siri is a charming and lively Scandinavian name that is no longer on the table given the ubiquity of Apple's digital Siri. Too bad, because Siri -- along with variations Syrie and Cyrie -- is unique, enchanting, and adorable. But now taken.

In Iceland, there is an official government list of baby names you must choose from. Demus was officially recognized as an Icelandic name in August of 2002.

The meaning and origin of this extremely rare name are unclear, but it may be related to the Germanic name Alvar "elf warrior", or to Allovera/Elvira "all true". Historically, it has been recorded predominantly in traveling Romani families in Britain and in the American South during the 19th century.

The campion is a pretty woodland plant with pink or red flowers, whose common name derives from Old French champion "champion". The plant is so called because in classical times, the rose campion was fitted in garlands used to crown victors.

The Sirens in Greek myth were nymphs of half-woman, half-bird appearance who lured sailors to their deaths with their song.

Ovie entered the British Top 1000 in 2020, following the appearance of contestant Ovie Soko on Love Island in 2019.

Adds French flair to Victoria, though many Americans would find pronunciation a challenge.

A strong name with a strong meaning, like its cousin Zafir.

Signa is a feminine name with Norse and Latin influences. From Norse origins, it may relate to 'signa' meaning 'to bless' or be connected to 'sigr' meaning 'victory.' In Latin contexts, Signa means 'signs' or 'signals,' suggesting a person who indicates important meanings or directions. The name has an air of ancient wisdom and quiet strength, with its crisp consonants creating a memorable sound. Signa remains quite rare in contemporary usage, making it a distinctive choice that carries historical depth without being commonly encountered. Its brevity and clear pronunciation work well across language boundaries. Those named Signa might appreciate the name's connection to both blessing and victory concepts, as well as its subtle strength and classical resonance.

A jauntier, more accessible form of Siegfried.

Tory (and more commonly, Tori) is most often seen as a feminine nickname for Victoria. However, in terms of putting Tory — just Tory — on the birth certificate, boys have the leg up.