Names That Mean Son

McCarthy is one of a wave of new Irish surname-names, one of the most popular last names of Irish origin now translated to a first name. Mac is an attractive nickname.

The feminine form of Jernej, the Slovene variation of Bartholomew.

Traditional Japanese name for the fifth-born son makes for a unique baby name in the West.

While Carson and its spelling variations lean masculine, many parents still see the appeal of this surname name for girls each year.

A rare Mc surname used for both girls and boys in the US. It ultimately derives from Laurentius, as does Lawrence.

Kavanagh, which can also be spelled Cavanagh, Cavenagh, Kavanaugh, and Cavanaugh, is one of the few traditional Irish surnames not to start with Mc or O'. Kavanagh relates to the name first Kevin or Caomhan. Early kings of Leinster bore the name Kavanagh.

An interesting international possibility for a third son.

Nichol, a Medieval English form of Nicholas, has been pretty much lost to history but survives today in the surname form of Nichols.

Brennan alternative.

Shows some promise via its connection to the growing interest in Ewan.

A rare but perfectly usable surname name.

The connection between the two names isn't intuitive, but Jernej is the Slovene form of Bartholomew.

Sounds like an endearment of Quinn.

Ximen is not, as many think, the Spanish variation of Simon. It is derived from the medieval Basque name Semen (emphasis on the second syllable, but still completely unusable in the English-speaking world). It eventually gave way to many familiar Spanish names of today, including Jimeno and Ximena.

Sullivan has made itself into a first name and O'Sullivan may well follow suit.

You might think of Jeffers as Jefferson's much rarer younger brother, or maybe Jeffrey's. unconventional son. Surname-names ending in S -- Brooks, Ames -- are trending now, though Jeffers is reminiscent of Jeeves.

McCarthy is one of the most common Irish surnames, all fair game as first names for American babies, especially baby girls!

This highly recognizable surname means "son of Artan," an Irish derivative of the name Art. It's most closely tied to Beatle Paul McCartney — we'd be willing to bet that some of the parents who give this name to their children each year are fans.

Can be used as a middle name to honor Dad or Grandpa David.

A popular Slovene nickname-turned-independent-name that, believe it or not, is related to Bartholomew. Nejc sounds like Nate.