Number Names for Babies

Variation of Irune.

Achol is an African name that usually means more specifically, "second born after the first child dies," making it a name often used for rainbow babies. Achol Ayor is a South Sudanese model.

More familiar in its K forms, where it's associated with football legend Knute Rockne, Canute has a tough, macho image.

A Zulu name given to a child who is planned be the last born, literally meaning "enough, sufficient".

The most common of the -illion numerical names, which are rising up the ranks.

An interesting international possibility for a third son.

Number names are cooler than ever and Thirteen is the newest addition, introduced by Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker. They named their son Rocky Thirteen, inspired by Travis' favorite number and Rocky's position as the 13th Kardashian grandchild.

A very accessible Japanese choice, with an evocative meaning.

An almost unknown member of the cool two-syllable, n-ending group of boy names.

Typically spelled Hachirō, with a macron over the O. It was historically given to the eighth son in a family, although these days eight sons is a rare occurrence.

The second most common numerical -illion name, after Million. Probably because of the outdated nickname Bill.

Roman statesman and Caesar rival whose name, like other classical choices, was occasionally used for enslaved people. The Pompeo version could rise again.

A great name for travel-lovers, with a fun alternative sound to Naomi.

Abam is a Twi girl name traditionally given to the second born child following twins.

This ancient Roman name was sometimes used to show a woman's birth order in her family. It has been used very rarely in modern times, but if you love clunky, ponderous, so-out-they're-in names it could be one to consider.

An ancient Roman number name that is rarely if ever used in modern times.

A Zulu name given to a child who is planned be the last born, literally meaning "enough, sufficient".

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

West African names often convey circumstances of birth. In this case, Afafa marks the first child born to a mother's second husband.