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- Caleb
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"dog; whole heart"Description:
Caleb is an attractive Old Testament name that has been in the US Top 100 for nearly three decades now. Consistently popular but never too popular, Caleb feels more like a classic than a momentary trend.
- Edgar
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"wealthy spearman"Description:
Edgar is an Old English name historically associated with the tenth century English king known as Edgar the Peaceful. There was also a King Edgar of Scotland.
- Emmett
Origin:
English masculine variation of Emma, GermanMeaning:
"universal"Description:
Emmett, honest and sincere, laid-back and creative, is on the rise as a male cognate of the megapopular Emma and Emily, not to mention being a character in the popular Twilight series.
- Malcolm
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"devotee of St. Colomba"Description:
Malcolm is a warm and welcoming Scottish appellation (originally Mael-Colium) that fits into that golden circle of names that are distinctive but not at all odd. A royal name in Scotland, Malcolm is also a hero name for many via radical civil rights activist Malcolm X.
- Myer
Description:
Myer is a concise masculine name with multiple origins and meanings. Primarily derived from the German surname Meyer, meaning 'farmer,' 'landholder,' or 'estate manager,' it reflects historical occupational roots. In some cases, it may also be a variant of the Hebrew name Meir, meaning 'one who illuminates' or 'giving light.' Myer has historical significance in Jewish communities and carries a sophisticated, understated quality. The name has connections to several notable business figures, including Sidney Myer, founder of Australia's Myer department store chain. Its brevity and strong sound make it both distinctive and accessible. While never extremely common, Myer offers a refined alternative to more popular short names, appealing to parents seeking a name with both historical depth and modern simplicity.
- Newton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"new town"Description:
Named after Isaac. Or Wayne.
- Oscar
Origin:
English or IrishMeaning:
"God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior"Description:
Oscar is one of the most stylish Old Man Names of our era. While it's softened slightly in popularity over the past 20 years, that may be considered a very good thing.
- Russell
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"redhead, fox-colored"Description:
One of many R- boys’ names that started as a nickname for a redhead, Russell had a measure of popularity from the early twentieth century through the 1950s. But it's now lost much of its color -- except for a few dynamic bearers, actors Russell Crowe and Russell Brand and sports stars Russell Westbrook and Russell Wilson.
- Wilder
Origin:
Surname or word nameMeaning:
"wild, untamed, uncontrolled"Description:
Rugged, outdoorsy, and full of energy, Wilder entered the US Top 1000 back in 2015. Part bad boy, part Western, part preppy, and part nature-loving, Wilder is given to nearly 800 babies each year.