Randolph is a timeworn classic that had its last hurrah in the 1940s, when Randolph (born George) Scott was starring in westerns, but then was probably done in by its tricky nickname Randy (which, strangely enough, was itself a Top 50 name in the fifties and sixties).

Canyon is a unique baby name evocative of natural splendor and the old Steve Canyon comic-strip heroism, making it an intriguing new word-name possibility.

Santana was most recently heard on a female character on hit television show Glee. Nonetheless, this name ranks higher for boys, which can be credited to Grammy Award-winning musician Carlos Santana.

Lief is a masculine name with Norse and Germanic origins, typically considered a variant spelling of Leif, which means 'heir' or 'descendant.' The most famous bearer was Leif Erikson, the Norse explorer believed to be the first European to reach North America. This spelling variation maintains the same pronunciation but gives the name a slightly different visual presentation. The name has a strong, concise quality with its single syllable and straightforward pronunciation. Despite its brevity, Lief carries significant historical weight and conveys a sense of adventure and discovery through its association with exploration. The name has remained relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive character while still being recognizable and easy to pronounce.