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Lias
Swedish diminutive of Elias, Greek
"Yahweh is God"
This short form of Elias is gaining traction in Sweden, it’s culture of origin. The trendy S-ending and similarity to Liam make Lias a gem of an international boy name.
Liron
Hebrew
"song for me"
Stylish Hebrew name with potential to catch on more in the wake of Logan, Liam, Lochlan, Lincoln et al.
Lorcan
Irish
"little, fierce"
Lorcan is a name rich in Irish history as belonging to several kings, including the grandfather of the most famous high king of Ireland, Brian Boru. Lorcan O'Toole, known in English as Laurence…
Lucan
Irish variation of Luke
Lucan is a rarely heard Irish name, a Luke form with the trendy an ending.
Lumen
Latin
"light"
Lumen is a Latin word meaning "light", and the term used for the measurement of light output (making it an attractive choice for science-buffs). The name was used for a female character in the TV…
Lumis
English surname
"from the place by the pool"
Also spelt Loomis, this locational English surname comes from Lomax (Lumhalghs), near Bury in Lancashire. Beyoncé's maternal grandfather, Lumis Albert Beyincé, is a notable bearer of the name.
Niam
Hindi or Arabic
"law; given by God; blessing"
With Liam at the top of the boys' popularity list, parents might discover the still-rare Niam. A name with various origins, Niam can be a Hindi name, deriving from the word niyam meaning "rule" or…
Ollin
Ollin is a masculine name with Nahuatl (Aztec) origins meaning 'movement' or 'motion.' In Aztec culture, Ollin was a day sign in the calendar representing earthquakes, symbolizing transformative…
Olsen
Scandinavian
"Olaf's son"
An alternative to Oliver, Orson, or Colson, this Scandinavian surname is no longer tied exclusively to the well-publicized twins, Ashley and Mary-Kate. Instead, it fits in with other surname-style…
Pim
Dutch diminutive of Willem or William
"resolute protection"
Short but spirited, Pim is in the Top 200 in The Netherlands, though it is little-known elsewhere. A diminutive of Willem (or William), it possibly emerged via its rhyme with alternative, more direct…
Quilliam
Irish
"son of William"
A really unusual choice that could be used to honor Grandpa Will.
Tilian
Tilian is a modern masculine name with possible roots in various origins. It may be a variation of Tillian or derived from elements like 'til' meaning 'to strive or fight' in Germanic languages. The…
Tylen
Variation of Tyler, English
"maker of tiles"
A contemporary reconfiguration of Tyler, although perhaps too close to Tylenol to warrant greater popularity. It nevertheless grew in popularity in 2023 and has been borne by actor Tylen James…
Uilliam
Irish variation of William
A spelling that would definitely attract a lot of attention -- and a certain amount of confusion as well.
Villem
Villem is a masculine name of Estonian and Finnish origin, functioning as the local variation of William. The original Germanic name Willahelm combines 'wil' (will, determination) and 'helm' (helmet,…
Will
Diminutive of William
"resolute protector"
Will has definitely replaced Bill, not only as a nickname for William but as a stand-alone name as well, partly thanks to England's Prince William, also known as Wills. Currently outside the Top 1000…
Xylon
Greek
"the forest"
Sounds like the name of a new synthetic fabric.
Liam emiliano
Liam Emiliano combines two names with different cultural origins. Liam, an Irish short form of William, means 'resolute protection' and has been consistently popular in English-speaking countries in…