Boy Names Lists · Unusual, Rare, and Unique Baby Names
Unique, Rare, and Uncommon Boy Names (with Meanings and Origins)
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Abit
Choctaw, Native American
"hunter"
Name bestowed on Choctaw men after a hunting achievement.
Able
Word name or spelling variation of Abel
Able takes this name in the direction of the word denoting someone capable and handle, and that is not a bad way to go.
Abrams
English surname
"Abram's son"
The surname of filmmaker J.J. Abrams, used as a first name. It first appeared on the US charts in 2020. The M1 Abrams is a model of army tank.
Abraxas
Persian mythology name
Abraxas is a sci-fi-sounding name with earthly possibilities, but some playground challenges. Abraxas has a long and convoluted history, dating back to ancient Egyptian mythology and the Gnostics who…
Absalom
Hebrew
"father of peace"
Absalom, because of its biblical and literary associations, just might appeal to the daring namegiver. In the Old Testament, Absalom was the handsome, favored but rebellious son of King David. In…
Acacius
Greek
"thorny; or, innocent, not evil"
Acacius is a Latinized form of the Ancient Greek Akakios and can be interpreted to relate to the same root as the name Acacia, for the thorn bush, or Akakios which means "not evil." With the modern…
Adaiah
Hebrew
"God's witness"
Adaiah is a rare Old Testament name with a pleasing sound.
Adair
Scottish and Irish, Brazilian, "oak tree ford; wealthy spearman; wealth and fame"
"oak tree ford; wealthy spearman; wealth and fame"
Adair has flair, the grace of a Fred Astaire, and a daring, spirited vibe. It's usually considered a Scottish surname, derived from the name Edgar, though other possibilities are that it derives from…
Addax
Animal name
The addax is a white antelope that resides in the Sahara Desert. A cool and usable addition to the pool of animal baby names .
Addis
Ethiopian, Amharic
"new"
This Ethiopian boy name looks like a shortening of popular Addison, but has separate roots. Nonetheless, with Addison's popularity, Addis would fit in while standing out as a boy's name in…
Adri
Diminutive of Adrian or Hindi
"stone, mountain"
While Adri is an Indian male name, it is more often heard throughout Europe as a diminutive of Adrian in its many forms. Pronunciation might be ay-dree or ah-dree, depending on the pronunciation of…
Adria
Adria as a masculine name derives from the Latin 'Hadrianus,' meaning 'from Hadria,' an ancient city that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. While more commonly used as a feminine name in many…
Aero
Aero is a distinctive masculine name with modern appeal, derived from the Greek word 'aer' meaning 'air' or 'atmosphere.' This contemporary name evokes associations with flight, freedom, and the…
Ahuli
Cherokee
"drum"
Ahuli's pleasant beat makes it a striking option for a son.
Ajaja
Yoruba
"one who fights and breaks free"
This Yoruba praise name is used throughout West Africa, and has an empowering meaning.
Ajamu
Nigerian, Yoruban
"he fights for his desires"
Rhythmic name sometimes associated with calypso singer King Ajamu.
Ajani
Nigerian, Yoruban
"the victor"
An easily assimilated African name, a novel twist on Johnny.
Ajax
Greek mythology name
"mourner, earth land"
Ajax is the name of two Greek heroes, both who fought in the Trojan war and feature in Homer's "Iliad". Distinctive yet familiar in sound, thanks to similar choices like Jack, Asa, and Ajay, Ajax is…
Akachi
Igbo
"the hand of God"
A name of Igbo origin with a spiritual meaning, Akachi is unisex though it is used slightly more often on boys in Nigeria.
Akam
Tamil
"love"
Despite its attractive meaning, this name is very rare in the States: it has only appeared twice in the US charts, in 2006 and 2020. Akam is a genre of Classical Tamil poetry, and the ring name of…