Boy Names Lists · Unusual, Rare, and Unique Baby Names
Best Unique Boy Names: Under 50 Births
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The rarest of the unique boy names are those given to fewer than 50 baby boys in 2024 – the latest year on record.
With just a handful of births per year, these highly original boy names are virtually guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind. Perfect if you want a rare name for your baby boy that stands out for the right reasons.
Our favorite unique boy names with under 50 births range from cool ancient names like Laszlo and Hadrian, to smart surnames like Keats and Willoughby, to fresh nature names like Huckleberry and Lark.
Explore our most up-to-date selection of the best super-rare boy names here.
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The names
Albee
Scottish surname
"son of the blond one"
For theater-loving parents — an homage to one of our premiere playwrights.
Albin
Latin
"white"
Albin is a modern form of the ancient Roman Albinus or Albus, meaning white or bright. There was a Saint Albinus who was also known as Aubin. In the contemporary world, Albin is popular in Sweden and…
Albion
Latin
"white, bright"
Albion is an ancient, poetic, and literary name for Great Britain. As a name, Albion is a variation of Albus -- and Dumbledore fans might find it a congenial update. Attractive short forms include Al…
Anselm
German
"with divine protection"
A somewhat solemn appellation, Anselm is a saint's name, connected to the twelfth century archbishop of Canterbury, and in modern times tied to the German neo-expressionist painter Anselm Kiefer.
Aster
English from Greek
"star"
The name of the Aster flower, named by the English, was derived from the Greek word for star. Like many floral names, Aster is much more popular among baby girls.
Aramis
French literary name
One of Dumas' swashbuckling Three Musketeers, now better known as a men's cologne.
Arbor
Latin
"tree"
Arbor is a quirky nature name with holiday vibes.
Arnav
Hindi
"ocean"
This popular Indian name is heard in the US. Bollywood actor Akshay Khanna has a son named Arnav.
Aurelian
Romanian and English form of Aurelius, Latin
"golden"
While Aurelio, Aurelia, and Aurelius are all on the rise, this historical and Romanian form of the golden name is yet to share in its relatives' success. Given to just 25 boys in a recent year, it…
Abbott
English, Hebrew, Aramaic
"priest; father"
Abbott is a neglected masculine surname with religious overtones, used to describe the head of a monastery or a prominent church figure, such as a priest. Though the feminine nickname Abby could be…