Other Baby Boy Names
- Briggs
Origin:
English variation of BridgesDescription:
Having only entered the US Top 1000 in 2012, Briggs is yet another ends-in-s surname name for boys currently on the rise, along the lines of Brooks and Hayes.
- Colm
Origin:
Irish variation of Latin ColumbaMeaning:
"dove"Description:
Colm is a popular Irish name for boys that could immigrate, especially with its peaceful meaning. Colm Toibin is a contemporary Irish novelist and critic, author of The Master and Brooklyn; Colm Meaney is an Irish actor. Pronunciation is two syllables instead of one, like Colin with an 'm' at the end. Colm is related to Columba, Colom, Colum, Callum, and Malcolm.
- Ellis
Origin:
English surname derived from Elijah or Elias or WelshMeaning:
"benevolent"Description:
Ellis is a former Old Man Name turned gender-neutral choice for the 21st century. It's one of the less used names in the currently popular El-family.
- Kane
Origin:
CelticMeaning:
"warrior"Description:
A name of multiple identities: a somewhat soap-operatic single-syllable surname, a homonym for the biblical bad boy Cain, and, when found in Japan and Hawaii, it transforms into the two syllable KA-neh. Kane also has multiple meanings: in Welsh, it's "beautiful"; in Japanese, "golden"; and in Hawaiian, "man of the Eastern sky."
- Kyd
Origin:
English surnameDescription:
Téa Leoni and David Duchovny named their kid Kyd in 2002, but he usually goes by his middle name, Miller. Probably a wise choice, given the homonym.
- Matheson
Description:
Matheson is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from 'Mac Mhathain,' meaning 'son of the bear' or 'son of Matthew.' Originally a surname common in the Scottish Highlands, particularly among clan members descended from the ancient Gaelic royalty of Scotland. As a first name, Matheson carries a distinguished, scholarly quality while maintaining rugged undertones through its animal-related meaning. The name has gained modest popularity as a first name in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries, as part of the trend toward using traditional surnames as given names. Matheson offers the familiar 'Math-' beginning with a distinctive ending, making it recognizable yet uncommon. The name projects strength, intelligence, and Scottish heritage.
- Penn
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"enclosure"Description:
This simple, elegant name offers something for many kinds of parents, from writers and history buffs to photographers to Pennsylvania dwellers. Most famous bearers are comedian Penn Jillette and Gossip Girl hottie Penn Badgley, both of whom were given this distinctive name at birth. Long obscure, Penn seems destined for greater usage.
- Tiernan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"little lord"Description:
Tiernan is the slightly edgier and sharper cousin of Kiernan. This is one Irish surname that is attractive but distinctive; Tierney is another, related, option.