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Fastest-Rising Names on Nameberry

The fastest-rising names on our website are ones that have seen a significant rise in views over the last year. They're not necessarily the most-viewed names on the site (although they can be), but they give a glimpse of what's growing on readers' minds. They're also a rich source of inspiration, if you're looking for fresh, underused options. Rapidly-climbing names include rarities from mythology, like Achilles and Nyx; unusual biblical names like Ephraim and Jerusha; and classy vintage names like Maude and Rupert.

Cy

Meaning: sun

Origin:Diminutive of Cyrus, Persian
663
Fitz

Meaning: son of

Origin:Scottish
671
Van

Meaning: of

Origin:Dutch
734
Knox

Meaning: round hill

Origin:Scottish
77
Theo

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Diminutive of Theodore
36
Leo

Meaning: lion

Origin:Latin
48
Ivo

Meaning: yew wood, archer

Origin:German
155
Rhys

Meaning: ardor

Origin:Welsh
80
Brooks

Meaning: of the brook

Origin:English
101
Ari

Meaning: lion of God

Origin:Diminutive of Ariel, Hebrew
117
Flynn

Meaning: descendant of the red-haired one

Origin:Irish
126
Cian

Meaning: ancient

Origin:Irish
187
Hugh

Meaning: mind, intellect

Origin:English from German
193
Liam

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:Irish short form of William
200
Origin:Diminutive of James or Jeremiah
1688
Grant

Meaning: large

Origin:Scottish from French
203
Tate

Meaning: cheerful

Origin:English from Norse
219
Laith

Meaning: lion or wet

Origin:Arabic, Scottish
243
Tadhg

Meaning: poet

Origin:Irish
287
Bram

Meaning: father of multitudes

Origin:Dutch variation of Abraham
482