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One of the many, many, many variations of this name very popular with parents, including actor Kevin Sorbo.

Darron is a masculine name that likely developed as a variation of Darren or Darin, which themselves may have originated from the Irish surname Ó Dairin. The name has also been associated with the Greek name Doros, meaning 'gift.' Darron gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, though it has always remained less common than its variant Darren. The name has a strong, modern sound while maintaining a traditional feel. The double 'r' gives it a distinctive look in writing, while phonetically it carries a certain strength. Today, Darron offers parents a somewhat uncommon choice that still sounds familiar and accessible within English-speaking countries.

Jack may have fallen from its Number 1 place in England, but in the US it's as popular as it was at its height in the 1920s and 1930s. A durable, cheery, everyman form of John, Jack ranks as one of the most popular boy names starting with J.

Lewis is the best spelling to choose if you want this pronounced with the S. It was a Top 100 name in the US from 1880 to 1930, reaching Number 30 in 1880 and while it has declined in use, it has remained in the Top 1000 since stats began.

Niall is pronounced nye-al--something like Neil, but this Irish spelling of the name makes it much more current and cool.

There's Rhys and there's Reese (now more popular for girls) and there's Reece, and we particularly like the traditional Welsh spelling, which entered the list in 2004, possibly influenced by Jonathan Rhys Meyers, of The Tudors, and Welsh-born actor Rhys Ifans.

A common surname that was popular as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th century, Willis dropped off the US Top 1000 back in the early 90s, just as alternative William diminutive, Liam, began to skyrocket.