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… this name directly references celestial beings and carries strong spiritual associations across many cultures. The name's brevity gives it a distinctive quality compared to longer forms like Angela or …

Aadvik is a modern Indian name of Sanskrit origin that has been growing in popularity for baby boys. It combines the elements 'aadi' meaning 'beginning' or 'first' and 'vik' meaning …

Stellan is a strong, attractive, Scandinavian possible up-and-comer, known through actor Stellan Skarsgard, and his namesake, the son of Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany. Its trendy 'an' ending …

With its gentle sound but edgy vibe, Tru ticks the boxes for several modern trends: one syllable boy names (see Brooks), alternatively spelled word names (see Chozen), word names with …

… the US popularity list for half a century now, as parents become more interested in names that have not been Anglicized. More than 600 baby boys were named Moshe in …

Morleigh is an uncommon masculine name with possible English and Celtic origins. It likely derives from various place names combining elements meaning 'moor' or 'marshland' with 'lea' meaning 'clearing' or …

One of many Irish and Scottish surnames starting with Mac and Mc that also feel usable as given names, McCoy has a jaunty and energetic sound. The name entered the …

An architectural take on Noel. Knoll honors Florence Knoll, the Michigan-born modernist architect and furniture designer. Her namesake company still produces her designs today. Knoll first charted in 2015 …

Kennyth is a variant spelling of Kenneth, a masculine name with Scottish Gaelic origins. Derived from the Gaelic names Cináed or Coinneach meaning "handsome" or "born of fire," it carries …

Idalah is a town in Zebulon that makes a distinctive first name for a modern girl. Where the boys get most of the ancient yet unusual Biblical names, Idalah is …

Fredie is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Freda, Frederica, or Winifred. These parent names have Germanic origins, deriving from elements meaning 'peace' and 'power' or …

… used for boys. Duston has a practical, grounded feel that contrasts with more overtly feminine names, appealing to those who appreciate names with substance and character rather than delicate qualities.

The Spanish word for "devil" makes for a very daring baby name, but in the era of babies names Hades, Azrael, Loki and even Lucifer, it feels like a plausible …

… it a modern, minimalist appeal that fits with contemporary naming trends favoring short, strong-sounding names. Bec is uncommon as a given name for boys, making it a distinctive choice …

Arlie is a unisex name of Old English origin, with the Arley spelling used twice as often for boys in the US -- about 70 baby boys got the name last …

… baby boys named Amaziah in the US last year along with six baby girls. The name's similarity to the word "amazing" makes it a serious possibility for greater popularity.

A new entry into the US data for 2025, Xero, with its cool X- initial, was chosen for 5 boys in a recent count. It may be considered a respelling …

… names like Trey or Twain. Its rarity makes it an exceptionally distinctive choice for a boy's name. The name has a modern, concise sound that follows the trend of …

… 1885, when it was given to five baby boys. This may have been a clerical error from its use as a Chinese surname, which is traditionally written before given names.

Riler is another spelling on the trendy invented name Ryler, given in the US last year to 33 baby boys and six girls. A mashup of the trendy surname-names …

… given to five baby boys last year, while Layden was used for about 20. Both names are more commonly found as surnames and owe their lives as first names to …

… a slump right now because of overexposure. It's also one of the original gender neutral names, paving the way for a new way of thinking about names and gender.

… the Kardashian baby name Dream surprised many by being one of the fastest-rising girl names of 2022. Both Dream and Jream were still only given to under 100 boys …

Hugo, the Latin form of Hugh, has more heft and energy than the original -- and of course we love names that end (or begin, for that matter) with an o …

Gentle and poetic and most often heard in Wales, Emlyn joins Emrys as soft, interesting alternatives to popular Em- names like Emmett and Emery. Sometimes viewed as a Welsh variation …

Cristy is predominantly a male name, though it's also occasionally used for females. It is a diminutive form of names like Cristopher or Christian, ultimately derived from Latin 'Christophorus …

The name August is at its highest point since the 1890s, when it ranked among the Top 100 boy names in the US – and deservedly so. With its great meaning …

… feminine name with roots in Old English elements, though it can also be used for boys. It likely derives from 'eald' meaning 'old' or 'wise,' similar to names like Alden …

Philip, the name of one of the 12 apostles, is still favored by parents in search of a solid boys' classic that is less neutral than Robert or John and …

Lucifer and Lilith have seen increased use in recent years, and now, Stolas has joined the collection of darkly mystical names. First appearing in the Ars Goetia, a 17th century …

Siddeny appears to be a unique spelling variation of Sydney, which originated as an English surname derived from French place names (Saint-Denis) before becoming popular as a given name …

Notably borne by baseball star Shohei Ohtani, Shohei can also be transcribed as Shōhei or Shouhei. As with many Japanese names, the meaning varies depending on what kanji combinations are …

Roy, Royce, Royal, and Rory are all in the US Top 1000, where they join a plethora of surname-inspired names ending in -son. Royson is a new consideration, with …

A rugged and contemporary choice, Riggins fits in with the likes of Briggs, Bridger, Riggs, Ridge, and Collins: surname style names with an outdoorsy feel. Riggins, however, is currently more …

… of a religious name, used appropriately enough for several popes. Only a handful of baby boys receive this name every year. Despite the rise of similar ancient Roman names such …

… given to about 20 baby boys last year, while Leyden was used for five. Both names are more commonly found as surnames and owe their lives as first names to …

… girls than for boys. As Corey and Cory, the name still hangs on in the boys' Top 1000, but Kory dropped off the boys' list in 2003 and the C …

… s surprising popular in the US, where a recent year saw it given to 184 boys. And if Maverick, Legend, and Justice can be popular baby names, why not Knowledge …

… a contemporary feel with its simplified spelling, while the sound remains familiar and accessible. The name's simplicity allows it to pair well with more elaborate middle names or surnames.

A name with old-fashioned charm, akin to Elton, Elwin, and Elwood, Elden is a variation of two Old English names, Eldon or Alden. Meaning "Ella's hill" or "old …

… English-speaking countries for girls, it has gained some usage in parts of Europe. The name's simplicity makes it cross-cultural and easy to pronounce. For parents seeking a …

… the United States or other English-speaking countries, making it a relatively uncommon choice. The name's brevity gives it a modern feel, while its straightforward pronunciation and spelling make …

… This contemporary construction gives the name a distinctive appearance while maintaining familiar sounds. As a boys' name, Brauleigh represents the growing trend of using softer-ending names with creative spellings …

… wealth and multitudes, Billion first appeared in the US stats in 2014. Given to seven boys in a recent year, it joins Amillion, Cash, Golden and Prosper as names associated …

Aldous has long been associated with British writer Huxley, author of Brave New World. So many of these rare British names are starting to be reconsidered by the literary or …

Sawyer is a surname with a more relaxed and friendly feel than many others, and is one of the hottest occupational names right now, with the Nameberry seal of approval …

… and Landon, Lakeland is a surname-style name that could fit in with other contemporary names like Holland, Leland, Ryland, Camden, and Bristol. Given to just 12 boys in 2024 …

… option, in the Top 1000 for both sexes. Masculine leaning, it was given to 1250 boys and 400 girls, meaning roughly three quarters of all babies called Ellis were boys …

Dylan still feels poetic and romantic after years of popularity. It still ranks highly on the charts, among the top boy names starting with D, so if you choose it …

Alisan is a feminine name with Turkish origins, where it can be spelled Alişan and is actually more commonly used for boys. The name may derive from elements meaning "flame …