Suggestions for Boy Names

Updated on March 01, 2008
J.T. asks from Kansas City, KS
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I am expecting my 2nd baby in late summer. We picked girl names no problem, but are seriously struggling with boy names. We want something that's NOT COMMON, but also not strange. We want to use Rabon as the middle name, as it is my grandfather's name, so whatever we choose needs to flow with Rabon. Any suggestions for boy names? So far we've come up with Lane Rabon. My son is Kalven Jaxson. Also, the cousins are Gavin Allen, Lochlan Allen and Hudson Lee, so those names are all out. Thanks in advance for any ideas you have for me!

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So What Happened?

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. I lost the baby on Sunday. Our hearts are broken. It was my 2nd miscarriage in 4 months. We will eventually try again, and I will keep your suggestions in mind then. It will be a while though.

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S.R.

answers from Kansas City on

Wow! I read all the responses and didn't see my son's name, William. He is now nearly 12 and I am not permitted to call him that anymore - it's Will and suits him quite well. I think William Rabon sounds great! When I was growing up (I'm closing in on 50), all the William's went by "Bill". Not so anymore. I don't meet many Wiliams but it is a noble name and when Will was learning to read, he loved to see how many times his name was in a book!!!

Have fun and enjoy that little boy!

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A.V.

answers from Columbia on

I have a 7 year old boy that we named Asher. We love the name and get many compliments on it. Another boy name I considered was Kyler. Hope that helps!!! --A. V.

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H.D.

answers from St. Louis on

I have always loved the names Shayne and Patrick. Either on of those would sound nice with Rabon I think.

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L.K.

answers from Rockford on

Lance is nice but unusual. Most important is to check child's initials for future use as a grownup. I have four grown children, five step-children and twelve grandchildren (and taught lots of children, too!).

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G.N.

answers from St. Louis on

Kevin Rabon

Declon

Aidan, Alan, Alban, Alden, Alton, Alwyn, Arden, Ashton, Austin, Balin, Bannon, Baron, Bevan, Boston, Braden, Brandon, Brannon, Branson, Brendan, Brennan, Brenton, Britton, Brogan, Bronson, Bryson, Byron, Caden, Camden, Camron, Canton, Carson, Carsten, Cason, Chayton, Christian, Clayton, Clinton, Colin, Colman, Colton, Conan, Corbin, Corin, Crispin, Cullen, Dallin, Dalton, Damon, Darian, Davin, Dawson, Dayton, Deon, Devin, Devon, Dillion, Dillon, Dorian, Draven, Duncan, Dunstan, Dustin, Dylan, Eamon, Easton, Egan, Elden, Elkan, Elton, Emlyn, Ethan, Evan, Ewan, Faron, Galen, Gannon, Gavin, Glendon, Grayson, Griffin, Hayden, Holden, Jackson, Jaden, Jalen, Jaron, Javen, Jaxon, Jordan, Justin, Keaton, Keegan, Keenan, Kellen, Kelton, Kenton, Kenyon, Kian, Kieran, Kingston, Kylan, Landon, Larson, Lavin, Lawson, Layton, Logan, London, Lorcan, Mahlon, Marlon, Mason, Morgan, Nathan, Nolan, Owen, Paxton, Peyton, Quentin, Quinlan, Quinton, Riordan, Rohan, Ronan, Ryan, Rylan, Soren, Stetson, Talon, Tarian, Tevin, Tiernan, Timon, Tobin, Trenton, Trevin, Tristan, Tyson, Weston

Sorry so many at once, just went and researched boys names ending in N and its the names that came up with.

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M.S.

answers from Kansas City on

My son's name is Walker. Not many of those around - we love it.

Walker Rabon...

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I.K.

answers from Peoria on

Well, my husband and I are trying and if we have a boy we want to name him Atticus, like Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mocking Bird. Other cool, but odd names; Spencer, Potter, and Reid. I hope this helps.

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A.S.

answers from Peoria on

Congrats on your (almost) new little one! I am a teacher and have seen a bunch of names that were really unique. Here are a few of my favorites.

Wade, Braden, Quinton (they call him "Q"), Tanner, Haden, Colton, Jackson, and my own son's name - Ian.

Good luck!
A.

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L.E.

answers from Kansas City on

I, personally, like the name Reed. Reed Rabon?
Good luck!

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T.C.

answers from Springfield on

My 2 boys are Spencer & Lynden. You have heard of them but they are not so common that your child will have 5 other boys in his class with the same name. Good luck.

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C.R.

answers from Oklahoma City on

Hawken Rabon (I like this one because if he becomes a sport star they can call him Hawk!)

Karl Rabon (There was a guy in high school named Karl that I had the biggest crush on...means "strong.")

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C.G.

answers from Kansas City on

I have three boys. Kent, Colin, and Cavin

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D.A.

answers from Lawton on

I love the names ROWAN and PAXTON, they are both from books. I have 2 girls and named them Katy & Kelsey.. if I had it to do over again I would not use the same first letter in their names... Good Luck...

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A.K.

answers from Tulsa on

love the name hayden!

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R.L.

answers from Oklahoma City on

hi..i have four girls and if we had ever had any boys our picks for names would have been..talon,roman,or jaron! good luck!!

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D.W.

answers from St. Louis on

Here are some to think over:

Briley, Seth, Chase, Cooper, Heath, Garrett, Gage, Travis, and Tye................................

Good luck..........

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D.M.

answers from Kansas City on

I just love the name Tristan, and the actor, from the movie "Legends of the Fall"!!

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A.B.

answers from St. Louis on

Hunter Rabon
Parker Rabon

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T.L.

answers from Peoria on

Hi J.! When I was looking for boy names for my oldest son, I also wanted a different name. The names on my list were: Garrison, Triston, Galvin, Gage, and Garrett. I obviously was heading toward the G name. I chose Garrett after watching Message In A Bottle with Kevin Costner. Kevin's name was Garret in the movie and I just added the extra t at the end. I've also heard some different boy names over the years that I thought would be good names: Trey, Keign, Dax, Mason, Donovan, Brock, Logan, Bailey, Nate, Nathaniel, Nathan, Zane, and Max (Maxamillion). Good Luck with your name search! ~T.

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S.C.

answers from St. Louis on

Hi J.,

I love picking out names! I have had 7 children and belabor over this decision every time. I also like uncommon names, but hopefully not strange. My two boys are Simon and Sullivan (the last one id Irish, which we are, and means dark eyed and quiet - he is our ony brown-eyed baby out of 7!) We call him Sully for short. I am very happy with both of these names. I have never met another Sully and only 2 Simon's. Other names which I have considered, but never got a chance to use are:

Leo(Latin, lion-like, fierce)
Oliver(Latin, loving nature)
Otto
Murphy (Irish - fighter)
Salvador (Italion - savior)
Zeke (love this one! Hebrew - friendly)
Max (Latin - best)

Anyway, I hope you like these ideas. Have fun picking one out. I always had to have a few picked out and try them out on the baby once I saw him/her. You have 1-2 days after the baby is born to pick it out. Don't stress over it, just have fun. Stephanie

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S.K.

answers from Rockford on

Here are a few name suggestions that may help...
Liam Rabon
Reid Rabon
Preston Rabon
Brody Rabon
Isaac Rabon
Brayden Rabon
Noah Rabon
Quin Rabon
Oliver Rabon
Elijah Rabon
Grant Rabon
Chase Rabon

Good luck and cheers to you and your family

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J.M.

answers from St. Joseph on

I love my son's name Gavin which ends with an 'n' but don't know how great it goes with Rabon. Good luck!

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S.G.

answers from St. Louis on

I like Miles Rabon. I really like the name Jaden, I see someone suggested it, but it doesn't flow with Rabon.

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C.H.

answers from Tulsa on

Grab some books about history before 1700's. I named my son Van Bastian I love that Van is old and not as coomon.

C. H

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J.D.

answers from Tulsa on

Ashton Rabon
Jaden Rabon

Good Luck!

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A.K.

answers from St. Louis on

Luckily the N ending names a sooo popular right now. I have Brandon, Logan & Aiden. If I had more I would be torn. But here are some idea's of names I've seen or heard. Mason, Caiden, Calvin, Peyton, Clayton, Dustin, Galvin, Grayson, Jaydon, Kaydin, Layton, Austin, Morgan, Quintin, Quinlin, Weston, and Wilson. We had a lot of luck in the baby names books with Irish/Gaelic names and Old English names.

Enjoy your new baby!

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R.M.

answers from Tulsa on

Here are a few suggestions that I like: Marshall Rabon, Clayton Rabon, James Rabon, Thomas Rabon. I know that they are some older names, but older names are not that common anymore and don't sound strange. Let us know what you decide and Congrats!!

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S.M.

answers from Kansas City on

We named our son Nolan. We also like the name Dalton, Collin, and Nathan. Hope this helps. Good luck!

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M.B.

answers from Tulsa on

hi! picking out names was always the hardest part for me. me and my husband can't agree on any!! i have a ten month old named Lane. I just love that name. Here are some of the other names that I thought about... Cason, Ian, Dakota, Aden, and Jase.
I'm sure you will find one that fits perfect for your baby. I know alot of people who have waited until the baby is born and then name them by what they look like. NOOO way could I ever do that.

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J.S.

answers from Bloomington on

Ezra
Kamden
Cameron
Hunter
Julius

All of these names seem to flow nicely with Rabon.
Good Luck!
J.

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J.S.

answers from Memphis on

What about Parker, Camden, Caden, Austin, Dillon, Leland, Hudson, Miles or Ryker. I'm a former teacher and those were some of my favorite, unusual names. Good luck!

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J.C.

answers from Oklahoma City on

One of my twins name is Cohen, prounounced Coe-in. He is the twin brother of sister Teegin and big brother Carsten.

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C.S.

answers from St. Louis on

Hi my name is C. me and my husband have 3 sweet girls, i wanted a boy everytime, but was blessed with ALL girls.
the name i wanted and picked out everytime i had a baby, was
Gabriel, or Triston. my husband is fixed or else i would keep trying for that boy. i love my girls but i would love to have a baby boy... god bless your family. hope you find the perfect name.
my last daughter did not get her name till she was two days old. so dont worrie it will come to you!

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K.D.

answers from Tulsa on

Well lets see............
Steven Rabon
Garrick Rabon (my sons first name) lol
Aaron Rabon
Ace Rabon
Aden Rabon
Adrien Rabon

Here is a site you can check out.

http://www.babynamesworld.com/boys-names-2-a.html

Good luck,
KayD

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J.J.

answers from Rockford on

I've always liked Declan (pronounced Dek-lin)...Micah is a good one too.

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A.B.

answers from St. Louis on

How about Kai? I LOVE that name! That's what we are going to name our next boy that comes along!

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M.J.

answers from Kansas City on

This website http://www.babyhold.com/ has TONS of baby names-- but you can sort through names in different categories (for example-- baby names celebrities love, 10 ideas on how to name your baby, conventional or unique baby names, etc...). It's a good website to use!! Good luck!!

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