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Rami
Finnish, Arabic, Sanskrit "wise protector; father of multitudes; archer; pleasing"
"wise protector; father of multitudes; archer; pleasing"
Rami has gained notoriety in the English-speaking world as the first name of the Oscar-nominated actor Rami Malek, whose parents immigrated to the US from Egypt. Rami also feels more approachable…
Renzo
Diminutive of Lorenzo
Rakish nickname able to stand on its own.
Roko
Croatian variation of Rocco, Italian
"rest"
One of the coolest undiscovered international names, we love Roko for its simplicity, modern style, and freshness. It ranks among the top boy names in its native Croatia.
Ruan
Cornish
"Roman"
Variant of Rewan. This spelling of the medieval saint's name is found in the place name Ruan Lanihorne in Cornwall. The name is of uncertain etymology but most likely comes from "Roman".
Rui
Portuguese diminutive of Rodrigo
"famous ruler"
This charming mini name began life as a nickname for Rodrigo but has since taken on a life of its own, ranking as an independent name in Portugal, it’s country of origin. If you’re looking to honor a…
Samu
Finnish, Spanish, and Hungarian diminutive of Samuel, Hebrew
"told by God"
A multicultural nickname for Samuel. The Spanish and Finnish variation is pronounced SAH-moo, while the Hungarian version is SHAW-moo.
Sholto
Scottish from the Gaelic
"sower"
Rugged but gentle, Sholto is a traditional Scottish first name, especially within the Douglas clan, with Sholto Douglas being its mythical ancestor. It is an Anglicized form of Sìoltach, meaning…
Sirius
Latin from Greek
"burning"
Yes, it's the name of the brightest star in the sky, but can't you just hear people saying, "Are you serious?" Singer Erykah Badu used it as a middle name for son Seven.
Solon
Greek
"the wise one"
Despite the reputation of the sagacious ancient Greek lawmaker, this name hasn't moved to the modern world.
Stellan
Swedish, meaning unknown, possibly "calm"
"calm"
Stellan is a strong, attractive, Scandinavian possible up-and-comer, known through actor Stellan Skarsgard, and his namesake, the son of Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany. Its trendy 'an' ending and…
Septemius
Tahvo
Finnish variation of Stephen, Greek
"garland, crown"
A lively take on Stephen.
Tai
Chinese
"great extreme"
Tai, which rhymes with Kai, is a unisex name with a range of international references. It means the equivalent of "too much" in Chinese but is also used as a Maori name meaning "the tide" and in…
Tearlach
Tearlach is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, traditionally pronounced 'CHAR-lach.' It's the Scottish Gaelic form of Charles, ultimately derived from Germanic roots meaning 'free man' or…
Teodoro
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
"gift of God"
With brother name Theodore ranking in the US top 10, this alternative might appeal to parents looking to honor Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish heritage.
Tero
Diminutive of Antero, Finnish
"strong, manly"
A common nickname for Antero, the Finnish variation of Andrew.
Thijs
Dutch short form of Matthijs
"gift of God"
Usually pronounced to rhyme with nice — though others may rhyme it with Jace — Thijs is a popular Dutch name short for that country's form of Matthew. Matt Lauer's half-Dutch son is called Thijs.
Tian
Slovene variation of Sebastian, Latin
"person from Sebastia"
Sebastian has many international nicknames, and Tian is the short form of choice in Slovenia. It is also spelled Tijan.
Tiberius
Latin
"of the Tiber"
The name of an important ancient Roman emperor, Tiberius might sound a bit heavy for a modern boy to carry, but with the rise of Atticus, Tiberius and brothers begin to feel more baby-friendly, much…
Tibor
Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Slovene
"of Tibur (Tivoli)"
Commonly heard in Hungary and some Slavic countries, Tibor has a large measure of continental dash. The name derives from the Roman town of Tibur, now called Tivoli. It is a Top 100 pick for baby…