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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Eliot

    • Origin:

      Variation of Elliot, English diminutive of Elias

    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is God"

    • Description:

      Sleekened spelling.
  5. Baron

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a lord of the realm"

    • Description:

      If you're going to choose a noble word name, why not aim higher and pick Duke, Prince...or King. The Donald Trumps picked the Barron spelling for their little princeling.