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  1. Kingston

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "king's town"

    • Description:

      Chosen for their first son by musical couple Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, this Jamaican place and elegant British surname also boasts the more regal yet user-friendly short form, King.
  2. Landon

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "long hill"

    • Description:

      Landon is a popular surname name; it's been dropping slightly in recent years but has surpassed its once more popular rhyming cousin Brandon. For some it may bring back nostalgic memories of Little House on the Prairie 's understanding Pa, played by Michael Landon.
  3. Leon

    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Leo

    • Meaning:

      "lion"

    • Description:

      Currently overshadowed by the bright and lively Leo, Leon feels a slightly more serious, more quietly confident than its short and trending counterpart.
  4. Mason

    • Origin:

      English occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "worker in stone"

    • Description:

      Mason is an occupational surname that ranked among the Top 10 name for boys throughout the 2010s, after its choice as one of the first Kardashian baby names.
  5. Nelson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Neil"

    • Description:

      Nelson is a rather stiff and dated surname name that is sometimes used to honor distinguished South African activist Nelson Mandela, as Celine Dion did for one of her twin boys. Other notable associations are with the British Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller, novelist Nelson Algren and movie operetta star Nelson Eddy. It was also the given name of "Rabbit" Angstrom, protagonist of John Updike's series of novels.
  6. Oberon

    • Origin:

      Variation of Auberon

    • Meaning:

      "elf king; noble bear"

    • Description:

      The Shakespearean character Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream is King of the Fairies, but the name, with its bold 'O' beginning has plenty of strength alongside its magical qualities.
  7. Ogdon

    • Description:

      Ogdon is a masculine name with Old English origins, likely derived from place names or surnames combining elements meaning 'oak' and 'hill' or 'settlement.' This uncommon name carries a strong, distinctive sound with historical English roots. Ogdon has never achieved widespread popularity, remaining a rare choice throughout naming records. The name evokes images of strength and stability through its connection to oak trees, which symbolize endurance in many cultures. Ogdon has an aristocratic quality that suggests heritage and tradition. The uncommon nature of this name makes it appealing to parents seeking something distinctive with authentic historical origins. While rare, Ogdon shares qualities with more familiar names like Ogden, providing a balance between uniqueness and recognizability.

  8. Orson

    • Origin:

      Latin and English

    • Meaning:

      "bear cub"

    • Description:

      In the past, Orson has felt like a one-person moniker, tied to film director Orson Welles, who dropped his given name of George in favor of his more distinctive middle. While the Citizen Kane creator seemed to own the name during his lifetime, it's now an interesting possibility for any parent seeking an unusual yet solid name. It's started to appear to the celeb set too -- both Paz Vega and Lauren Ambrose have little Orsons.
  9. Peyton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "fighting-man's estate"

    • Description:

      Peyton is the most-used spelling of this popular name, thanks to football star Peyton Manning. It rose to fame in the 90s and was solidly - or statistically - unisex in the early 2000s, however, the 2010s saw it shift to a more feminine leaning option. Nevertheless, with its surname-style and gentle sounds, Peyton could still fit in with the likes of Grayson, Everett, and Cameron.
  10. Preston

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "priest's estate"

    • Description:

      Britney Spears put this old-fashioned surname name back on the map when she chose it as her son Sean's middle name, which the family uses as his first.
  11. Remington

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "place on a riverbank"

    • Description:

      Remington Steele was the perfect name for an upper-crust action hero on 1980s television. Now, Remington is catching fire along with a new generation of predatory baby boy names such as Hunter, Gunner, and Colt. Or you might consider it a unisex namewith a buttoned-up British feel and the friendly short form Rem or Remy.
  12. Samson

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "sun"

    • Description:

      With the prevailing popularity of Samuel, some parents are considering this more (literally) powerful biblical name, which shares the desirable nickname of Sam.
  13. Sheldon

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "steep-sided valley"

    • Description:

      Like Marvin and Melvin, Sheldon has been perceived as about as far out as you can get, though there are very pretty towns in Devon and Derbyshire that inspired it. Sheldon Lee Cooper is the lead nerd character on the TV hit The Big Bang Theory, giving the name a brainy image. Nickname Shel (as in Shel Silverstein, author of Where the Sidewalk Ends) could, in the modern world of nature name love, be seen as beach evoking.
  14. Sutton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "from the southern homestead"

    • Description:

      Swanky sound via New York's ritzy Sutton Place. It fits with current popular boys’ names, due to its two syllables and -on ending. It debuted in the US Top 1000 for boys in 2015, though it is currently more popular for girls.
  15. Tennyson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Dennis"

    • Description:

      Few people would have considered the surname of this famous Victorian poet as a first name until Russell Crowe chose it for his son in 2006. But, as a rhythmic three-syllable patronymic, Tennyson has a lot going for it, not least of all the appealing nickname Tenny; it would make a novel choice for the son of a Dennis.
  16. Trenton

    • Origin:

      English, place-name

    • Meaning:

      "Trent's town"

    • Description:

      There's only one Trenton, New Jersey, but it's a widely used name, more for its fashionable -on ending than the reference to the city. Since 2007, however, Trenton has been on a steady decline. Trenten is another popular spelling.
  17. Tucson

    • Origin:

      American place-name

    • Description:

      A southwestern city name that could make a distinctive alternative to Dallas.
  18. Tyson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "firebrand"

    • Description:

      As parents were finding too many Tylers at the neighborhood playground, they began looking to Tyson as an alternative, no longer concerned with possible connections to Mike Tyson or Tyson chicken.
  19. Wilson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Will"

    • Description:

      Wilson is a substantive presidential choice far less prevalent than Taylor or Tyler, and with the advantage of being a new route to friendly nickname Will. We see Wilson growing in popularity as an alternative to William; and as a patronymic, it would make a conceivable (if possibly confusing) choice for a son of William.
  20. Winston

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "wine's town"

    • Description:

      Long associated with the Churchill family and common in the West Indies, the distinguished Winston has tended to be neglected here. The exception was during the World War II period, when Winston Churchill was a towering figure and his name reached Number 234. It's now enjoying something of a renaissance.