Unique Boy Names A to Z
You’re looking for unique boy names… but where to start?
Each year, the names parents choose for their children become more varied, reflecting the importance of values such as diversity, creativity and individualism. Fifty years ago, nearly 40% of baby boys in the US were given a Top 20 name. Thirty years ago it was under 30%, and last year it was less than 12%. So even if you pick one of the most popular names, it won’t be one in a crowd in the way it was for past generations.
But what if you want a name that stands out even more, ensuring your son is one of only a few in the country, let alone in his class?
There are many ways to make a name unique, from changing the spelling to inventing a brand new name. Here at Nameberry, we often find inspiration in names with deep roots and a long history, but which are overlooked and underused.
Here are 52 such names, two for every letter of the alphabet, that are all below the Top 1000 most popular baby names 2023. They come from a wide range of backgrounds — biblical, mythological, international — and are all uniquely wonderful.
Unique boy names A to E
Rare boy names F to L
Unique male names M to R
Unique boy names S to Z
Find all our search by letter tools on the Baby Names A-Z page, and read our favorite Unique Girl Names A-Z.