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Which is the best out of these names for a boy.

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WipesWitAndWine · 29/07/2025 14:53

Hey,

So we stuck on a short list of names. Which does everyone reckon is the best out of the below. Did/do you know someone with the name; what are they like? Etc.etc.

Thanks 😊

Blake
Callum
Cian
Griffin
Keanan
Quade
Rafe
Sylas
Zeke

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Cocktailsandcheese · 31/07/2025 17:24

I only really like Callum

LoudPlumDog · 31/07/2025 13:02

Blake or Callum

ItalianChineseIndianMexican · 31/07/2025 12:49

Blake - ok
Callum - like
Cian - ok
Griffin - not keen
Keanan - no
Quade - no
Rafe - ok
Sylas - Silas - YES!
Zeke - no

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WipesWitAndWine · 31/07/2025 12:43

Thanks everyone for all the advice and answers. 😄

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Sunshineandgrapefruit · 30/07/2025 13:19

Where are you based op? If the UK then Rafe.

GofE · 30/07/2025 12:05

Think of them as adult men and how each name works is my thought.

(I like Blake out of these, but, only my personal choice.)

Berlinlover · 30/07/2025 12:00

Blake and Griffin are my favourites.

OneAmberFinch · 30/07/2025 11:56

"A dwarf called Zeke - a carnival freak / who can fold paper hats with his mind..."

AuntMarch · 30/07/2025 11:42

Callum, Rafe and Zeke are nice enough, although I've only ever known the spelling Raif (granted only two of them anyway though).
I work with children though and am heavily influenced by ones I've known when it comes to names!

Blake - blah. Don't like it.
Callum - I agree it'll make a comeback. I wouldn't choose it but wouldn't discouraging anyone else from doing so
Cian - my childs most concerning friendship, hes not am influence I'm encouraging 😳 so just can't see past that!
Griffin - I don't like last names as first names
Keanan - Don't like that either.
Quade - doesn't even sound like a name. It's as if you liked Kaden but wanted to be a bit quirky with it.
Rafe - Cute name but as said above just not the spelling I know so it looks odd to me. But thats just me.
Sylas - Silo 👎🏼
Zeke - Fine.

GreenMarigold · 30/07/2025 11:40

Love Blake, Griffin and Callum.

pamshortsbrokenbothherlegs · 30/07/2025 11:29

Love Rafe (I have one so am biased), Silas (spelled like this) and Callum (nn Cal ❤️).

MiddleAgedDread · 30/07/2025 11:25

I only like Callum.
Cian and Keanan are ok but give me "naughty boy" vibes.
The others are just a bit too out there for me and I knew a dog called Zeke so that's giving strong staffy vibes I'm afraid!

Y2ker · 30/07/2025 11:25

Does everyone not hear Griffin and immediately think of half lion/half eagle?.this is a weird association for me.

Gemstonebeach · 30/07/2025 11:21

Callum is my fave. Prefer Blair to Blake but like Blake too, prefer Ciaran to Cian. Not a fan of the rest, the Zekes I know are both Ezekiels.

Failingatadulting · 30/07/2025 11:18

Blake - sorry i dont like it, it just seems like it would be the name of a horribly entitled momma's boy who is awful but can do no wrong on her eyes

Callum - lovely. I think it will male a come back soon. I imagine a really sweet born who is talented in music

Cian - its ok but you have better names on your list

Griffin - not a fan. Makes me think of Petee Griffin the horrible character from Family Guy

Keanan And Kel

Quade - no

Rafe - lovely classic name

Sylas - Sylas is awful but Silas is wonderful. Why the random y?

Zeke - nice though I prefer as a nn for Ezekiel but I really like it

Silas is my favourite but only if spelt correctly, followed by Callum and Rafe

StarlightBlues · 30/07/2025 11:00

I like most of your names! Not fussed on Sylas/Silas or Griffin.

I would pick Rafe or Zeke.

Limonades · 30/07/2025 09:23

I like Callum, Griffin and Quade.

How about Quentin?

user2848502016 · 29/07/2025 23:22

They’re not really my taste but Cian, Silas, Zeke and Griffin are ok

CarpetKnees · 29/07/2025 22:32

I quite like Callum, but none of the others.

rromy · 29/07/2025 17:31

Griffin, Rafe, Silas or Zeke.

Cyrus?

Moreteaandchocolate · 29/07/2025 17:19

Like - Cian, Callum, Silas - all are a good balance between being familiar but not overused and don’t sound overly dated or trendy

Ok - Griffin, Zeke, Blake, Rafe - all useable but have disadvantages (Griffin feels a bit “hippy-ish” to me, Zeke is a bit unfamiliar as a standalone name, Blake is a bit dated / unisex, Rafe is more common as a nn and can look / sound like ra*e)

Dislike - Keanan, Quade - too “out there” for me

HugoYorway · 29/07/2025 16:48

Blake - ok
Callum - ok
Cian - not keen
Griffin - ok
Keanan - Keenan
Quade - don't like
Rafe - don't like
Sylas - Silas
Zeke - ok

Mumofgirls2017 · 29/07/2025 16:42

Love Griffin. Second choice would be Rafe. Not a big fan of the rest.

KayEmAy · 29/07/2025 16:40

Love Callum and Griffin

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WipesWitAndWine · 29/07/2025 15:45

Thanks everyone suggesting it, will definitely change Sylas to Silas if we go with that one. ☺️

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