Boys

Klaus
- Origin:
  German variation of Claus, diminutive of Nicolas, Greek
- Meaning:
  "people of victory"
- Description:
  Two drawbacks: some unpleasant World War II associations, and the Santa clause.
Jarvis
- Origin:
  English variation of Gervase, meaning unknown
- Description:
  Jarvis, one of the original two-syllable nouveau boys' choices, is a saint's name with a certain retro charm and a nice quirky feel. Though Jarvis peaked in the late 1880s, he is beginning to sound fresh again.

Markus
- Origin:
  German, Scandinavian, and Finnish form of Mark
- Description:
  The K may be trendy, but this spelling variation is much less popular than Marcus.
Eliot
- Origin:
  Variation of Elliot, English diminutive of Elias
- Meaning:
  "Yahweh is God"
- Description:
  Sleekened spelling.
Salinger
- Origin:
  French, Saint Léger
- Description:
  Fervent fans of The Catcher in the Rye might want to consider this as a literary tribute. More mainstream alternative: Holden.

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