DS 2 weeks old and still no name - HELP!

[16lily]

I had my ds2 about 2 weeks ago and still can’t decide on a name. I thought we had a good strong list but nothing seems to work. Our surname starts with a B, his middle name will be Samuel (family tradition) and DS1 is called Clark.

Our main choices are;
Bruce Samuel B(surname)
Or
Ezekiel (Zeke) Samuel B(surname)

Bruce is a marmite name for me. Lots of famous successful Bruces’ and I like the alliteration, it sounds strong. However I’m on the fence about the Bruce/Clark combo; I’m a nerd but that might be too much even for me! Also it’s rather old and all I picture is Bruce Forsyth!

Zeke is a cool name and lots of other nn options from Ezekiel. However, I don’t know anyone called Zeke and worry it’s pushing strongly into try hard/hipster territory.

So wise mumsnetters- which way should we go or is there a fabulous name we haven’t considered?

Zeke makes me think of the AZ Covid jab sorry!

I know a little Zeke (well he's 10 now) whose full name is Ezekiel.
They are not a hipster family and I don't see it as particularly "out there" really. I don't want to name their other children as it might be a bit outing but certainly a couple of them are very standard (think Emily or James).
I prefer it to Bruce because I would think of the comic books if I met Clark and Bruce brothers.

Is your surname Banner?

Congratulations!
I’d go Zeke. Or how about Lenny if you’re looking for inspiration?

Congratulations!

Bruce and Clark is very comic book.
Bruce B makes me think of Bruce Buffer, the famous UFC announcer, though I admit that's probably a bit niche, or Bruce Bogtrotter.
Zeke makes me think of bible belt America for some reason.

Samuel is a gorgeous middle name. How about Josiah Samuel nn Joss? Clark and Joss sound good together.

None of them are right, that’s why you can’t choose.

Get the name book back out, don’t consider your second name, your other child’s name, your relatives name, anything else, just pick a name that’s right for him and go with that.

Of course a photo would really help, who wouldn’t love to see a photo of a 2 week newborn baby

I love the name Bruce 💙💙

Levi

Curious to know what you decided to name your son in the end OP? Assuming he is named now!!

Ezekiel nn. Zeke is lovley. I'd go by Zeke every day. Hate Bruce sorry. As PP. Said do you like Bryce?

Here are some more ideas:

Ethan
Joseph
Mason
Albert

Oh no Zombie! Hope I haven't offended wee little Bruce!

Bruce I'm not keen on personally.

I think Zeke is a bit hipster.

Maybe best to go back to the drawing board on this one.

Maybe a similar B name as suggested by pp.