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Ethnic Boys Names

danapurp01
By danapurp01
Updated Thu May 25 2023
Boy names I have liked for years.
  1. Arlen

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "hare land"

    • Description:

      Arlen is a surname long used as a first name: It ranked on the US Top 1000 from the late 1920s until the late 1960s. Originally, Arlen was a variation of Harlan which came from Harland, a place-name which means "hare land" – a place with lots of rabbits.
  2. Adaye
    • Arwen
      • Blaine

        • Origin:

          Irish and Scottish

        • Meaning:

          "yellow"

        • Description:

          Attractive Scottish and Irish surname name of a seventh-century saint, associated with the illusionist and escape artist David Blaine.
      • Caylan

        • Description:

          Caylan is a modern masculine name that likely developed as a variation of names like Callan, Caelan, or Kaylan. It has Irish and Gaelic roots, with possible meanings including "powerful in battle," "slender," or "warrior." The name features a contemporary spelling with the 'y' replacing the traditional 'i' or 'e' in similar names. Caylan has a pleasant rhythm and masculine sound without being overly harsh. It emerged in usage during the late 20th century alongside the trend for Celtic and Irish-inspired names in English-speaking countries. While not among the most common boys' names, Caylan offers a distinctive option that feels familiar yet uncommon. The name works well within the category of modern names with traditional roots that parents often seek for a balanced approach to naming.

      • Corwin

        • Origin:

          English

        • Meaning:

          "heart's friend"

        • Description:

          Corwin is an upstanding surname name that has been seen occasionally as a first in literature, but rarely in real life. But maybe with the recent acceptance of Darwin, that might change.
      • Cardarrius
        • Darius

          • Origin:

            Latin, Greek, Persian

          • Meaning:

            "possessing goodness"

          • Description:

            Darius is a historic name via Emperor Darius the Great, a key figure in ancient Persian history, and several other Persian kings. His name today has an appealingly artistic image, which might well be found on a concert program or gallery announcement.
        • Darren

          • Origin:

            Irish

          • Meaning:

            "little great one"

          • Description:

            Darren and wife Sharon shop for fifties memorabilia on eBay. The Connecticut place-name Darien might offer an update.
        • Darron

          • Description:

            Darron is a masculine name that likely developed as a variation of Darren or Darin, which themselves may have originated from the Irish surname Ó Dairin. The name has also been associated with the Greek name Doros, meaning 'gift.' Darron gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, though it has always remained less common than its variant Darren. The name has a strong, modern sound while maintaining a traditional feel. The double 'r' gives it a distinctive look in writing, while phonetically it carries a certain strength. Today, Darron offers parents a somewhat uncommon choice that still sounds familiar and accessible within English-speaking countries.
        • Desean

          • Description:

            Desean appears to be a modern variant spelling of DeSean or De'Sean, which combines the French prefix 'De' (meaning 'of' or 'from') with 'Sean,' the Irish form of John (meaning 'God is gracious'). This name emerged in popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. The prefix 'De' is common in various naming traditions, including French and Spanish, while the combination with Sean creates a distinctive contemporary name. The name gained some visibility through figures like professional football player DeSean Jackson. While specific data on its earliest usage is limited, Desean has been consistently used since the 1980s and 1990s, with a modest but steady presence in American naming trends.
        • Destin

          • Origin:

            Latin

          • Meaning:

            "destiny"

          • Description:

            Synthesized name in the Justin/Dustin mold, but has an unpleasant similarity to the diaper rash ointment called Desitin.
        • Dade
          • Deitrich
            • Elijah

              • Origin:

                Hebrew

              • Meaning:

                "Yahweh is God"

              • Description:

                The Top 10 boys' name Elijah is derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, composed of the elements ’el and yah, both of which refer to God. In the Old Testament, Elijah was the prophet who went to heaven in a chariot of fire, a story sure to inspire any young Elijah.
            • Ephraim

              • Origin:

                Hebrew

              • Meaning:

                "fruitful, fertile, productive"

              • Description:

                Ephraim is an Old Testament name we would place high on the list of neglected Biblical possibilities, solid but not solemn.
            • Evan

              • Origin:

                Welsh variation of John

              • Meaning:

                "God is gracious"

              • Description:

                Evan has a mellow nice-guy image that has kept it popular, while it has been widely used in Wales since the nineteenth century. And interestingly—and surprisingly—enough, Evan charts highly for boys in France.
            • Fason
              • Finagin
                • Glenn

                  • Origin:

                    Scottish

                  • Meaning:

                    "valley"

                  • Description:

                    Glenn appealed to a lot of post-World War II parents for its cool, leafy image, also calling up the Big Band sounds of Glenn Miller and the calm, composed image of actor Glenn Ford, whose name at birth was the Welsh Gwyllyn. It could possible be in line for a comeback in the more nature-evoking spelling of Glen, as used by Glen Campbell, or possibly even the Welsh Glyn.