Boy's
- Cayden
Origin:
Modern invented name, EnglishMeaning:
"battle"Description:
Cayden is one of the many spellings of this popular name, made all the more popular when they're counted together. According to our annual playground analysis, sound-wise at least, Cayden is the 13th most popular name in the US, given to more than 10,600 baby boys.
- Cayne
Description:
Cayne is a modern masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Cain, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'acquired' or 'possession,' or it could be derived from Kane, a Celtic name meaning 'warrior.' Some consider it a contemporary adaptation of Cain with the stylistic 'y' added to create distinction. While relatively uncommon in mainstream usage, Cayne has been gradually gaining attention in English-speaking countries since the 1990s. Parents may choose this name for its strong sound and uniqueness, while still maintaining familiar pronunciation. The name projects strength and individuality without being too unusual.
- Dax
Origin:
French place-nameDescription:
The appealingly energetic Dax, with its trendy X-ending, re-entered the Top 1000 in 2007. Its somewhat sci-fi vibe emanates from his appearance as a fictional being in the Star Trek universe, seen on the TV show "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." The Power Rangers character Dax Lo was the Blue Ranger.
- Gaven
Description:
Gaven is a masculine name that represents a modern spelling variation of the more traditional Gavin. The original Gavin derives from medieval Scottish origins, possibly stemming from the Celtic name Gawain, which means 'white hawk' or 'falcon.' The Gaven spelling creates a slightly different visual appearance while maintaining the same pronunciation. This name gained moderate popularity in the United States during the 1990s and early 2000s, though it remains less common than the standard Gavin spelling. Gaven carries the same strong, masculine image associated with its traditional counterpart, conveying qualities of strength and nobility. Its clean, straightforward sound and spelling make it accessible while still feeling somewhat distinctive due to its less common variation.
- Kingsley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"king's meadow"Description:
Kingsley is a sophisticated Harry Potter name that entered the US Top 1000 in 2013.
- Luke
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"man from Lucania"Description:
Luke is a cool-yet-strong Biblical name with a relaxed cowboy feel, which has been on the rise since the advent of Luke Skywalker.
- Mikah
- Paeton
- Raedyn