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kphillipschaplin
By kphillipschaplin
Updated Sat Jun 19 2021
  1. Elias

    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Elijah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is God"

    • Description:

      Strong, charismatic, and sleek, Elias has followed in the footsteps of Elijah and Eli to become a popular choice among parents today.
  2. Hood
    • Josiah

      • Origin:

        Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "God supports, heals"

      • Description:

        Josiah—a biblical name with lots of quaint, old-fashioned charm—makes a much fresher sounding alternative to either Joseph or Joshua, combining the best of both. Josiah is among the several Biblical boys' names that have been on the rise this decade.
    • Oxford

      • Origin:

        English place-name

      • Meaning:

        "from the oxen crossing"

      • Description:

        High-collared and straightlaced, with the deadly "Ox" nickname.
    • Silas

      • Origin:

        Aramaic, Latin, Greek

      • Meaning:

        "of the forest; or prayed for"

      • Description:

        Sleek and smart, with a hint of mystique about it, Silas is a recent addition to the US Top 100. Both mythological and Biblical in origin, Silas joins the ranks of Isaiah, Atlas, Elias, and Sebastian: polished and contemporary feeling names with plenty of history.