Animal Names for Boys

An alternative form of Hazael, a King in the Old Testament, or a diminutive of Jahaziel, a Levite prophet, this quietly used Biblical name shares sounds with rising choices such as Azrael, Aziel, and Jaziel. There's also a hint of the vintage and nature-inspired Hazel, which may appeal to those who enjoy softer feeling names for boys.

The gallant Basque name will age well and has a bright and soulful meaning. Earl or Ant are obvious nicknames.

Jakai is a cool modern invention, inspired by other -kai names such as Makai and Zakai. The popular prefix "ja" combined with the multicultural Kai makes this name feel familiar, while remaining comfortably uncommon, as it entered the US Top 1000 in 2021.

Problematic, even if not for Dilbert.

While Barthelemy does not garner much attention these days, it has a storied history in French-speaking countries. Notable bearers include geologist and explorer Barthélemy Faujas de Saint-Fond, philosopher Jules Barthélemy-Saint-Hilaire, and historian and writer Jean-Barthélemy Hauréau, to name a few.

Twin brother of Cassandra in Greek mythology who also was a celebrated seer. A Trojan prince, he was the son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba.

People are likely to want to put that second - Cornell University inspired - L on the end of this name, when in fact it has a completely different etymology. This name is very popular in Romania though American public intellectural Cornel West and South African athlete Cornel Fredericks broadens its use beyond Eastern Europe.

Drop the C and arrive at an established biblical name.

A popular unisex Mongolian name with a precious meaning.

This once-popular surname name (rhymes with Roy) has since faded away, but we think it has a simple, stylish charm.

You might want to honor premier U.S. architect Frank Gehry--even though he was born Ephraim Goldberg. Gehry, pronounced like the more common surname Geary, may be a spin on the name Gary, which means spear, or derive from the Middle English word geary, which means fickle.