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  1. Adriel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my master"
    • Description:

      This biblical name is getting wider notice. While Adrian has had its time in the limelight since the late 70s, parents are beginning to look for fresher alternatives. In the Bible, Adriel was the husband of Merab, a daughter of King Saul. Adriel, like other names ending in -el like Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel, is also the name of an angel. The angel Adriel is known as the Angel of Death. Adriel entered the charts in 2002, and has risen now into the Top 200.
  2. Aidan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "little and fiery"
    • Description:

      Aidan was originally a pet form of the Irish name Aodh (pronounced 'ee'), the name of the old Celtic god of the sun and fire. The name was borne by numerous early Irish saints, one of whom was noted for his kindness and generosity.
  3. Amedeo
    • Origin:

      Italian form of Amadeus
    • Meaning:

      "lover of God"
    • Description:

      This euphonious Italian Italian name for boys, often associated with the painter Modigliani, makes a recommended creative choice. The Spanish tend to spell it Amadeo.
  4. Anibal
    • Ansel
      • Origin:

        German
      • Meaning:

        "with divine protection"
      • Description:

        Ansel, primarily associated with the great western photographer Ansel Adams, famed for his magnificent photographs of the Yosemite Valley, could make a creative artist-hero choice. For Adams it was a family name – he was named after his uncle, Ansel Easton. And, in turn, Adams was the namesake of young heartthrob Ansel Elgort, son of a photographer.
    • Arnau
      • Origin:

        Catalan variation of Arnold
      • Description:

        A name sometimes used by Latino parents, perhaps relating to the popular Spanish TV mini-series of that name.
    • Ashley
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "dweller near the ash tree meadow"
      • Description:

        It may have peaked at #1 for girls in 1991 and 1992 in the US, but Ashley actually has a long history as a male given name, as evidenced by the sensitive Ashley Wilkes in Gone With the Wind. It's always been more popular for boys in England and Wales, where it currently ranks at #414.
    • Augusto
      • Origin:

        Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation of Augustus, Latin
      • Meaning:

        "majestic, venerable"
      • Description:

        With the current craze for ancient Roman names, variations of the Latin Augustus with its majestic meaning are becoming more popular in many cultures. Month name August, also drawn from the original Augustus, is the most popular form in the US, but Augusto may start showing up on international popularity lists.
    • Alig
      • Atalo
        • Baltazar
          • Origin:

            Spanish (from Phoenecian)
          • Meaning:

            "Baal protects the King"
          • Description:

            This variation spelling of Balthasar is most often used in South America. Argentinian football star Joan Figallo recently called his son Baltazar.
        • Barrett
          • Origin:

            German
          • Meaning:

            "bear strength"
          • Description:

            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 names taking over the charts.
        • Breasal
          • Caesar
            • Origin:

              Latin
            • Meaning:

              "cut"
            • Description:

              Caesar, the name of the greatest Roman of them all, is rarely used outside Latino families, where the Cesar spelling is preferred —as in activist Chavez and Dog Whisperer Millan. Its original meaning is debated — either "long-haired", "blue-gray" (as in eyes), or "cut" (because Julius Caesar was supposedly born by cesarian section) — it came to be the title to denote all Roman emperors and it is from the name Caesar that many other European royal titles are derived, including Kaiser and Tsar.
          • Caetano
            • Origin:

              Portuguese
            • Meaning:

              "from Gaeta"
            • Description:

              The attractive Portuguese form of Gaëtan/Gaetano, meaning "from Gaeta" (a town in ancient Italy).
          • Cain
            • Origin:

              Hebrew
            • Meaning:

              "spear; possessed"
            • Description:

              Biblical name Cain was, until recently, seldom heard outside of the Old Testament and soap operas. Although Cain's murderous actions will always make this name difficult for some, Cain, Eve and Adam's firstborn, was a farmer - making this a good choice for those with farming connections. Long outshone by Abel, Cain is starting to find a broader audience, helped along by homophones Kane or Caine.
          • Cairo
            • Origin:

              Egyptian place-name, Arabic
            • Meaning:

              "the conqueror, the victorious"
            • Description:

              Cairo is an exciting place name possibility with upbeat o ending and an on-trend first syllable. Debuting in the US Top 1000 in 2015, it has been climbing ever since, and, as of 2023, it is given to more than 1000 babies each year.
          • Callum
            • Origin:

              Scottish form of Columba, Latin
            • Meaning:

              "dove"
            • Description:

              Callum, a charming Scottish name high on the list in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, is rising through the ranks in the US now too. And it comes complete with the easy nickname Cal.
          • Camden
            • Origin:

              American and British place-name, Scottish
            • Meaning:

              "winding valley"
            • Description:

              Camden is a surprise hit, probably as a result of some star baby cred: it has been chosen by no less than four celebrity parents since 2012. Gentle but not flimsy, Camden could be an updated spin on Cameron, Callum, or Caden.
          • Carsten
            • Origin:

              Low German and Nordic variation of Christian
            • Description:

              This Nordic-sounding name is ripe for wider usage, especially as a fresh alternative to Christian or similar-sounding Carl.