Unique Boys Place Names

Norwegian city name heard much more often as a last name than a first.

Unseen in the USA since 1901, Boston rocketed back into the Top 1000 in 2004 and, like other place-names such as Brooklyn, London and Paris, is now a reliable presence on the list.

Brad in a Brooks Brothers suit.

One case where a spelling variation improves the name, Britton is used about four times as often as Britain for both genders. Currently, the count of baby Brittons is running at about 4 to 3 in favor of the boys.

Rockers Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz put a new baby name on the map when they chose this downscale New York borough name for their son. The Bronx, the place, was named for early Dutch settler Jonas Bronck. Might Bronx become the next Brooklyn? We'd be surprised if it did.

If Dayton, like Trenton and Camden, is finding favor with parents, it's more because of its popular two-syllable surname feel and -on ending than the industrial city in Ohio.

Lytton is a distinguished masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English place name meaning 'on the hill by the water.' This uncommon name carries literary and aristocratic associations, notably through British novelist and politician Edward Bulwer-Lytton. With its crisp sound and refined history, Lytton projects intellect and sophistication. While rare in everyday use, it appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with historical depth and cultural resonance. The name has maintained a consistent but exclusive presence in English-speaking countries, especially in families valuing names with literary connections or British heritage. Lytton's combination of strength and elegance makes it a thoughtful choice for parents desiring a name that stands apart from popular trends.

Prescott is one of several distinguished, upper-crusty surnames beginning with P.

Sounds as if it should have a Sir before it or a shire following it.

Though the usual U.S. spelling is Sterling, this is the authentic Scottish family name version.

Swanky sound via New York's ritzy Sutton Place. It fits with current popular boys’ names, due to its two syllables and -on ending. It debuted in the US Top 1000 for boys in 2015, though it is currently more popular for girls.

Wellington is a tony-sounding English surname turned baby name by pregnancy guru Rosie Pope, who calls her son Wells for short. It's also the middle name of one of the Sweet Home sextuplets, Blu Wellington.

Brisk, preppy York is an underused classic with the potential to really shine in the 21st century. It's most familiar as a place name — York is a city in England — and surname. New York City and State were named after the Duke of York.