Riahs Personal List of Boy Names

Milo

Latin and Old German

"soldier or merciful"

Milo is most commonly considered to be Germanic name derived from the Latin word miles , meaning "soldier." However, there is evidence to suggest it also may have independently spawned from the…

Evan

Welsh variation of John

"God is gracious"

Evan has a mellow nice-guy image that has kept it popular, while it has been widely used in Wales since the nineteenth century. And interestingly—and surprisingly—enough, Evan charts highly for boys…

Ayden

Variation of Aidan

"little and fiery"

Aidan in all its many splendored varieties, particularly Aiden, had a spectacular rise up the list, and the phonetic Ayden came along for the ride. It is also used in Turkey.

Cassian

Latin, variation of Cassius

"hollow"

Rugged but gentle at the same time, Cassian is a saintly and stylish choice that was derived from the name Cassius. Before 2017, it was an obscure choice, given to a tiny handful of boys each year.…

Jakari

Invented name

Created in the style of Jabari, a fashionable Swahili name. Jakari is mainly used among African American families in the US.

Ambrose

Latin

"immortal"

Gentle but grandiose and beloved by British novelists including Evelyn Waugh and P. G. Wodehouse, Ambrose was a fast rising name in 2022. Entering the UK Top 1000 for the first time and proving…

Remi

French, variation of Remy

"oarsman"

Makes the jaunty Remy a little more nicknamey and feminine. Remi is on the rise for both girls and boys, having entered the Top 1000 for boys in 2019.

Alessio

Italian variation of Alexis

"defender"

Alessio, simpler than the related Alessandro, would be a welcome settler here.

Legacy

English word name

"the long-lasting impact of particular events that took place in the past"

One of the boastful, ultra-modern word names soaring in popularity right now. Though it's a bit more popular for girls than boys -- the "cy" ending reads a little feminine -- it's solidly unisex,…

Namir

Hebrew, Arabic

"leopard"

A worldly choice that translates well, Namir is an animal-related choice in Hebrew and Arabic.

Zackariah

Zackariah is a masculine name, an alternative spelling of Zechariah or Zachariah, with Hebrew origins meaning 'God has remembered.' This biblical name appears in both the Old and New Testaments, most…

Ely

Russian variation of Eli

"ascended, uplifted, high"

Russian form of Eli mainly used today by families with Russian Jewish heritage.

Jae

Korean name element, spelling variation of Jay, or short form of names beginning with J.

Jae is a gender-neutral name with multiple cultural origins. In Korean contexts, it's often used as part of compound names, derived from elements meaning various positive qualities like 'respect,'…

Keir

Irish

"dark, black"

Keir is a single-syllable name that packs a lot of punch, might suggest -- thanks to its similarity to the word care -- a caring person. Sir Keir Rodney Starmer is a British politician and head of…

Rian

Irish

"little king"

More authentic and original form of Ryan, but far less common of the two spellings in the US. There were about 170 baby boys named Rian in the US last year, versus over 4000 named Ryan. In its native…

Crow

Bird name

From Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore , the story of a boy named Kafka -- crow in Czech.

Jair

Hebrew

"he shines"

In the Old Testament, Jair is a son of Manasseh as well as a judge of the Israelites. Jair is off its 2003 peak but is still hanging on in the Top 1000 and as a simple yet distinctive name with…

Tegan

Welsh

"fair"

Tegan is a Welsh saint's name. While some may conflate it with the Irish Teagan, they have different roots and meanings though both are used for girls as well as boys. Teagan is the more usual…

Nikko

Diminutive of Nicholas

"victory of the people"

Nico is a fun and lively nickname, full of charm, and suitable both as a full name and a short form. Nikko is a unique spelling that currently sits just outside of the US Top 1000. American rapper…

Conan

Irish

"little wolf"

The fierce image of the Barbarian made a complete turnaround thanks to amiable talk show host O'Brien, making Conan one of the newly desirable Irish choices, a perfect alternative to Conor/Connor. In…