Names That Mean Lord

Probably derived from the Breton name Judoc, meaning "lord". As a first name, it's predominantly found in French-speaking African countries. As a surname, it famously belonged to former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin (in office 1997-2002).

Baalzebub, also spelled Beelzebub, is a demon in Abrahamic religions. In Christian sources, Baalzebub is another name for Satan.

Jianna was one of the fastest-rising names of 2020 after the deaths of Kobe and Gianna Bryant. It continued to rise in 2021.

A short and sweet Hindi name which has been relatively popular in the UK – peaking at #280 there in 2003.

Kitsa could be used as a cute elaboration of Kit or a nickname for Katherine, although the names are unrelated. It's traditionally a nickname for the rare Greek name Kyriaki.

This name of a saint from Galway whose monastery became a center of learning, is an undiscovered Gaelic gem.

Yeshua is often considered the "real" name of Jesus, via the Hebrew to Greek to Latin to English evolution of Yeshua to Iesous to Iesus to Jesus. It is also used as a common alternative of Yehoshua in the later parts of the Hebrew Bible, making it a variation of Joshuah.

Zakhar would make a fresh way to honor a Zachary, particularly if you have Russian heritage.

Commonly shortened to Sakari, which may have broader appeal.

Eliot is the sleekest spelling of the original, very occasionally used for girls, perhaps to honor novelist George Eliot.

Currently falling in popularity in its native Slovenia, where Domen peaked at Number 15 in 2002, this form of Dominic sounds fresh and interesting.

A multi-cultural choice overflowing with charm.

This rare Russian name ultimately derives from the masculine Greek name Kyriakos.

A modern spelling of Jedidiah.

French variant of Isaiah

Greek form of Cyrus

May rise along with other spiritually inclined names, but Americans might find it too close to Osama.

Technically speaking, Sakari is the Finnish version of Zachary, with the emphasis on the first syllable. In practice, it's a modern American unisex name, pronounced sah-KAR-ee.

Gila and its variants have joyous meanings in Hebrew, but other kids might connect them to the monster.