Gabriel is a Biblical favorite, an angelic choice that's lighter and less patriarchal than some of his Old Testament brethren. Derived from the Hebrew name Gavri'el, Gabriel combines the elements elements gever, meaning "strong," and 'el, in reference to God.

Cool and charming, with plenty of flair and sophistication, Julian manages to strike the balance between being a sensible classic and contemporary choice. Appealingly international, it is no wonder Julian is a rising star.

Robert was the Number 1 boys' name in the US in both 1925 and 1950, and in fact was in the Top 25 for more than a century, giving it true classic status. Strong if not quite stylish, Robert remains in the Top 100 for baby boys as a family favorite.

Damian has sidestepped its demonic horror movie overtones, leaving a basically friendly and charming Irish image. A well-used upper-class name in England, it is growing in popularity here.

Adam -- a primal Old Testament name -- was revived as a 1960s cowboy name. Adam is not as popular as it once was and feels ready for a respite, replaced by newer A names like Aidan/Aiden, Avery and Axel. Its most prominent current bearers include Adams Sandler, Levine, Brody and Driver -- who plays a character named Adam on Girls.

Streamlined spelling found all across Europe. The Spanish Filipo has extra zip.

Oskar is to Oscar as Jakob is to Jacob: more distinctive and continental.

An Eastern European variation of the cheerful Felix, Feliks is a popular choice in Poland, and ranked in the Top 100 in a recent year. Associated with good fortune and good luck, this form would be pronounced as FEH-liks in Russian and FEH-leeks in Polish.

The pronunciation barrier looms large, but Maciej has such a pleasant sound, we think it deserves a second look.

Eryk is a masculine name representing the Polish, Lithuanian, and generally Eastern European variant of Erik or Eric. Derived from the Old Norse name 'Eiríkr,' combining the elements 'ei' (ever, eternal) and 'ríkr' (ruler, king), it carries the powerful meaning of 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful.' The distinctive spelling with a 'y' instead of an 'i' reflects the Slavic orthographic tradition. While maintaining moderate popularity in Poland and Baltic countries, Eryk remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking nations, offering a unique cultural connection for families with Eastern European heritage. The name balances strength and approachability, with its crisp consonant sounds and straightforward pronunciation. Historical bearers include numerous nobles and kings from Northern European regions.

Kacper is the traditional Polish form of Caspar, pronounced with a snappy "ts" sound in the middle.

The Arthur variation preferred in Portugal and across much of Eastern Europe. It’s a truly international name, and one that would be easy to wear in the US as well.