Dad Names

Nico is a fun and lively nickname, full of charm, and suitable both as a full name and a short form. Nikko is a unique spelling that currently sits just outside of the US Top 1000.

We see no reason to add an extra "L" to Maximilian -- it's long enough as is.

Though it may have a slightly different pronunciation than Devin, this name is struggling to gain momentum.

Adds some spunk and Latin rhythm to mundane Martin.

This contemporary combo name burst onto the scene in tandem with the megasuccess of then-child singer Tevin Campbell in 1989, but has been losing its footing since the start of the millennium.

An invented name that has its roots in DeAndre or D'Andre, which springs from "the son of Andrew." Feels like half Don or Dion, half Andre or Andrew, but not enough of something unto itself.

This variation of one of the 99 attributes of Allah was used for the hero of Coming to America.

An invented name with several spelling variations. Ranking in the Top 1000 from 1989 to 2005, Daquan is now becoming a Dad Name.

An attractive twist on an Arabic classic, with further twists being Zamari, Jamari, and Jamarion. It was a popular choice from the 70s onwards in the US but has fallen out of favor in recent years, replaced by Jamir.