Names That Mean Man

Form of Lucas found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Kendall is on the decline, but Kendry is a fresh and rare alternative. It is a traditionally masculine name in Madagascar.

Following a custom among scholars in Renaissance Germany, Neander is the classical form of the surname Newman. But the bullies at school are sure to call him Neanderthal.

Definitely a far stretch for any child.

Seen in Nordic countries as a nickname for Karolina or Karl.

A modern spin on a handsome classic.

This surname is the name of a Scottish clan and means "man from Flanders". It was used for zero babies in 2021, but has appeal.

A viable choice that may be growing on your family tree. Hartman Turnbow was a part of Mississippi's "First Fourteen", the first group of African Americans who attempted to register to vote in the state.

The Czech and Slovak version of Carolina.

A jaunty surname, best known from British actress Helena Bonham Carter, that parents have started to use in small numbers in the last two decades.

Variant of Forsythe

Frank is cool again. Frankie is cute. But frankly, Frankito is a couple of diminutives too many.

A rare name that would be fitting for a youngest child.

Nicandra is the name of a plant known as apple-of-peru and also shoo-fly plant. It's also the feminine form of Nicander, an ancient Greek poet, physician, and grammarian.

French form of Andromeda.

A retro diminutive of Andrée, the French feminine form of Andrew. Used in South Africa and Namibia where Afrikaans is spoken. Andriëtte Norman is a South African singer.