Search Results

Barrett is one of many surname names that are up and coming for boys in recent years. Barrett joints Bennett, Beckett, and others in the trend of "-tt" ending boy …

Ultimately a feminization of the very fashionable boys' name Zayn, Zoyna and its ilk, such as Zaina and Zoya, are fairly popular Arabic names for girls in Pakistan and among …

Wilder is one of the hottest boy names of this decade, and now Wylder has entered the Top 1000 for boys as of 2021. More parents are beginning to consider …

An English surname derived from multiple place names, which ranked in the Top 500 for boys in the US until the turn of the 20th century.

… a striking V initial. Sleek and simple, Veer has joined the US Top 1000 boy names for the first time in 2023, given to over 200 baby boys. It has …

Saby is a versatile name used for boys, though it occasionally appears as a feminine name as well. It likely originated as a diminutive of names like Sebastian, Sabine, or …

Ryatt — which may be a combination of names like Ryan and Wyatt — gives you the sound of Riot without the violent connotations. The name cracked the Top 1000 for boys …

Riyan is a variation of three popular names: Irish Ryan, Arabic Rayan or Rayyan, and Persian Rayan. While the more traditional spellings are more popular in the US and across …

One of the first generation of surname names, along with Porter and Morgan, Parker's still one of the most appealing and remains firmly in the Top 100 for boys …

Nico is one of the great nickname names, full of charm, energy and effortless cool -- a neo Nick. Nico is commonly heard in Italy -- as a short form of Niccolo …

Lonya is a diminutive form of Russian names like Leonid or Apollon, carrying a distinctive Slavic heritage. This melodic boy's name has roots in ancient Greek, where it connects …

Lennox is one of the hottest unisex names of recent years, and this spelling retains the appealing surname vibe and cool -x ending. This form does distance the name slightly …

Kyaire was among the fastest-rising boy names of 2025, and a newcomer to the US Top 1000 in 2023. Popular amongst African American parents, it is speculated that Kyaire …

An addition to the trend for royal names, Kingdom could also have religious significance for those who want it. The name was given to 32 boys in the US in …

Kasai was one of the fastest rising names in the US in 2025, given to four times as many boys as the year prior. The same year, spelling alternative Kasye …

Joao Miguel combines two classic Portuguese names. Joao is the Portuguese form of John, derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' Miguel is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Michael …

Javier Alejandro combines two popular Spanish names with rich histories. Javier originates from the Basque name 'Etxeberria,' meaning 'new house,' and gained prominence through St. Francis Xavier. Alejandro is the …

Now that Jacob has been the top boys' name for several years, this may come to the fore, the way Michaela did after Michael's long reign at Number One …

… she wrote and appeared in a one-woman play on Broadway. Holland, like most place names, is theoretically gender-neutral, but it's one of those names that has reversed …

Like a large proportion of traditional Hawaiian names, Hoku can be used for both girls and boys.

Fortunate is an uncommon virtue name for boys derived from the Latin 'fortunatus,' meaning 'blessed,' 'lucky,' or 'prosperous.' As an English word name, it directly expresses the parents' hopes for …

Eziah was one of the fastest rising names of 2025, while this spelling variation was one of the top debuts. Given to 36 boys, it is most likely inspired by …

A WASPy surname that fits in with names like Clayton, Layton, and Payton. Drayton peaked in 2012, when it was given to 78 baby boys in the US.

The jazzy, ultra-cool Dexter, like most names with an "x," has a lot of energy and dynamism. Over the years, it's been attached to a number of diverse …

Americans love an X in their baby names, so we're not surprised that 15 sets of parents came up with Brennex for their sons and daughters in 2018. It …

Blythe is Nameberry gem — one of those names that visitors to the site are often searching for, despite the fact it's never ranked in the US charts as a …

Traditionally used by the ultrareligious, the French boys' name Baptiste comes from the Greek word meaning "to dip". Baptiste is one of the Top 100 Boy Names in France.

So many occupations have been adopted as names that nothing seems strange any more. Author is a truly unique choice, appearing on neither side of the extended popularity list since …

Dhani is a haunting Hindi name for boys that's a million miles away from the similar-sounding Danny or Donny. One notable namesake is musician Dhani Harrison, look-alike …

Wilbert is one of the new old grandpa names marching -- shuffling? -- back into style, taking the place of names like Gus and Max which now sound totally baby-friendly. Wilbert …

Webster is one of several W-starting surname names back on the drawing board, now that it has recovered from its childlike eighties sitcom identity. Webster was used in respectable …

Shoni is a versatile name used for both boys and girls, though appearing more frequently as a feminine name in modern usage. It has multiple potential origins: it may derive …

A quietly though not insubstantially used option for boys, Shine ticks a number of boxes. It's an unexpected word name with the familiar sounds of Shiloh or Shane; it …

Semaj is part of a special club of names created by spelling other names backward (meet the president, Nevaeh). Semaj is a reversal of James and is used primarily for …

Cool unisex Rocky meets the trend for -lynn names, joining ranks with Emberlynn, Raelynn, Gracelynn and Jazlynn. It may be interpreted as meaning "rocky lake" or "rocky valley" in English …

One of the earliest of the relaxed, unisex names, now relegated to oldies rock stations. Ricki is a spirited, retro nickname traditionally short for Frederica but now stands strong on …

Mills was given to about 2 dozen baby boys and 2 dozen baby girls in 2022, following trendy Miller as well as other names ending in -s, such as Brooks …

… and friendly sound. It works well cross-culturally, with recognizable pronunciations in multiple languages. The name's simplicity and positive meanings make it attractive to parents seeking something short and …

Legacy is in the Top 1000 for both boys and girls, reflecting parents' love for grandiose word names. As Legacy picks up speed, other spelling variations such as Legaci do …

… most common names, Karstin has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents seek distinctive names with traditional foundations. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon, giving boys with …

Fiete is an extremely popular German name for boys that has not migrated to the English-speaking world. But it ranks among Germany's Top 100 boy names.

Elie is a versatile name used for both boys and girls, though this entry focuses on its feminine usage. As a female name, it's often a short form of …

… politician, engineer and subject of a famous custody battle, Elián González, whose parents blended their names — Elizabeth and Juan — to make his. Given to around 1500 American boys in 2024 …

Caliber belongs to the class of tough boy names — along with Shooter, Wesson, and Trigger — that are given to a small but notable number of boys each year. We generally …

… and meaning. Arin works well cross-culturally and offers a more distinctive alternative to popular names like Aaron or Erin. The name's brevity and straightforward pronunciation make it practical …

Zyheir could be an variation of the African American names, Zaire and Zyaire, which derived from the previous name for a country in Central African, now known as The Republic …

Sunday is among the most usable of the day names with its sunny first syllable, its sweet sound, and its potential to be both a sassy or a spiritual choice …

Sam has long been used on its own for boys, as accepted standing by itself as it is as a short form of Samuel. Straightforward and down-to-earth, Sam …

Royalty represents the convergence of two important trends: word names and superlative names such as Legend and King. Blending status and power with a fashion, flair, and confidence, it this …

A new addition to the menagerie of animal baby names — Rooster was given to five baby boys in 2019, but did not return to the charts in the following year …