Boys Names

Theon

Greek

"godly"

Theon, an ancient name attached to a noted Greek teacher of mathematics and astronomy, also father to the first woman mathematician, might appeal to parents in this field. You can think of Theon as…

Traven

Traven is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the surname Traven, which has roots in Old English meaning "strong as iron," or could be connected to the Irish…

Talon

French word name

"large claw of a bird of prey"

Rough and rugged, Talon is often associated with birds of prey, though more generally, it refers to any large claw, whether that's physical, metaphorical, or fantastical. The name has appeared in the…

Linus

Greek

"flax"

Can Linus lose its metaphorical security blanket and move from the Peanuts page onto the birth certificate? We think it has enough charm and other positive elements going for it for the answer to be…

Peighton

Peighton is a masculine variation of the name Payton, which originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning "Pæga's town" or "Pæga's settlement." The distinctive spelling with…

Payton

Variation of Patton or Peyton, English

"fighting man's estate"

Once an obscure, surname-inspired option, Payton (and Peyton) hiked up the charts back in the 90s, likely inspired by the football star Peyton Manning. While both spellings were more (statistically)…

Reeve

English occupational name

"bailiff, sheriff, local official"

Cool and dignified, sophisticated and modern, Reeve might be seen as alternative to long-familiar Reese. A medieval occupational name, a reeve was an English manor officer responsible for overseeing…

Nevan

Irish

"little saint"

An Anglicized form of the Irish name, Naomhán, Nevan might feel like an updated Neville or Evan. With a charming meaning, it feels familiar but underused.

Nevon

Nevon is a modern masculine name with unclear etymological origins. It may be a variation of Devon or Nevin, or possibly a newly created name combining elements of popular names. If related to Devon,…

Alaric

German

"all-powerful ruler"

Alaric is an ancient regal name that sounds modern enough to be considered. Alaric was a traditional name for the kings of the Ostrogoths, the most famous of whom was Alaric I, the King of the West…

Fox

Animal name

Fox is one animal name backed by a longish tradition, and then popularized via the lead character Fox Mulder on X Files . Fox is simple, sleek, and a little bit wild, and could make an interesting…

Grover

English

"one who lives near a grove of trees"

Forget the furry blue Muppet, forget corpulent President Cleveland (not too difficult), and consider this name anew. We think it's spunky, a little funky, and well worth a second look, similar in…

Savon

Savon is a distinctive masculine name with multiple cultural connections. In French, "savon" means "soap," though as a name it likely has different origins. It may be a variation of Savion or Savien,…