Names Ending in -ian for Boys
- Rhydian
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"unknown"Description:
Variation on Rhidian, a Welsh saint's name.
- Carnelian
Origin:
Gemstone nameDescription:
Carnelian is an ochre-colored semi-precious gemstone, named after a type of cherry.
- Varian
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
A variant form of the Latin clan name Varius. It has been used for a major character in the online role-playing game World of Warcraft.
- Tian
Origin:
Slovene variation of Sebastian, LatinMeaning:
"person from Sebastia"Description:
Sebastian has many international nicknames, and Tian is the short form of choice in Slovenia. It is also spelled Tijan.
- Marian
Origin:
Polish, Czech and Romanian form of Marianus/MariusMeaning:
"related to Mars, Roman god of war"Description:
An attractive and little-known member of the group of romantic, Euro-chic boys' names ending in -ian: think Julian, Fabian, Florian, Adrian.
- Lilian
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"lily"Description:
In France, Lilian is the masculine form of Liliane or Lilianne, and has been surprisingly popular there in recent years. In the Top 500 since the 1930s, Lilian reached a peak of #60 for boys in France in 2006.
- Cristian
Origin:
Spanish and Italian form of Christian, LatinMeaning:
"follower of Christ"Description:
The Cristian spelling of this long-popular name is well-used in the US, especially in the Hispanic community. Cristian's sleekness feels modern.
- Flavian
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"yellow hair"Description:
A Latin clan name that may rise again along with other things Roman.
- Finian
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"fair"Description:
This lilting Irish saint's name shone in neon lights on Broadway for the classical 1947 musical "Finian's Rainbow," later made into a film starring Fred Astaire as Finian McLonergan, and there was also a character on "General Hospital" named Finian O'Toole. With the growing popularity of Finn and Finlay/Finley--and boys' names ending in 'an'--Finian, which can also be spelled Finnian, seems like a sure-fire winner.
- Arian
Origin:
Spelling variation of AryanDescription:
This variation of Aryan has a slightly less racist connotation, making it a bit more acceptable. Arian debuted on the Top 1000 in 2011, but didn't have a sustained rise on the charts. This is likely due to the Aryan connection and the popularity of all things Aria among girls.
- Meridian
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"midday / pinnacle"Description:
In geography, a meridian is a line drawn around the curve of the Earth between the North and South Poles. The term comes from Latin meridianus, meaning "pertaining to midday", and the association with midday has led to the word gaining an added figurative meaning of "pinnacle; culmination".
- Ninian
Origin:
Scottish and Irish, meaning unknownDescription:
Ancient Irish saint's name that's unlikely, because of its similarity to "ninny," to join cousin Finian in popularity.
- Kassian
Origin:
Variation of Cassian or KassianiMeaning:
"hollow or cinnamon"Description:
Kassian may be seen as a Kardashianed spelling of the rising saint's name Cassian, which is a variation of Cassius, but it could also be considered the authentic Greek male form of Kassiani, the name of a female saint revered as a hymnographer. However you spell it, this is an attractive and unusual name virtually unused in the US -- though we predict that will soon change. If you're hunting for unusual yet stylish Greek baby names, variations of this name should be on your short list.
- Aurian
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"gold"Description:
A handsome alternative to Adrian or Dorian, derived from the Latin word aurum "gold".
- Aeolian
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"of or arising from the wind"
- Yulian
Origin:
Russian and Bulgarian variation of Julian, English from LatinMeaning:
"youthful, downy-bearded, sky father"Description:
A Julian translation that would be easy to wear — Yulian strikes the proper balance between unusual and familiar. Yuli is a common nickname in Russia.
- Evian
Origin:
English variation of EvanDescription:
A pleasant-sounding name that might be more popular were it not a brand of bottled water - something that is noted in the 1999 movie Superstar, which features a female Evian. The brand is named after the French spa town of Évian-les-Bains, which ultimately derives from aqua, the Latin word for water.
- Olivian
Origin:
Romanian variation of OliverDescription:
As both Oliver and Olivia grow in popularity throughout the English-speaking world, parents may seek variations that are the same-but-different and Olivian is one such choice. Attractive and easy to understand, yet some confuse it with Olivia.
- Kordian
Origin:
Polish from Latin, literary nameMeaning:
"of the heart"Description:
Created by the Polish playwright Juliusz Słowacki in 1833 for his eponymous romantic hero, Kordian has been in rare use in Poland since. Słowacki based the name on the Latin cor or cordis, meaning "heart", making this an excellent rare choice for a baby born around Valentine's Day.
- Dacian
Origin:
Ancient place nameDescription:
Dacia was an ancient region comprised of what is modern Romania and Moldova and smaller parts of other Eastern European countries. Its inhabitants were called the Dacians, and the Dacian Kingdom flourished around the time of Christ until it was toppled by the Romans. Daciana is the female version sometimes used in Romania.