Where to start when choosing a name for your little boy?
You want something that’s not too mainstream, something a little bit more interesting, something that makes your new little dude unique.
Finding the right name is all about finding some elusive sweet spot between interesting and meaningful versus ordinary and easy to use with your child as they grow, right?
If what you’re looking for is more, like, cutting edge or modern with a twist or maybe kinda old school but totally hiding under everybody’s radar (like mine!) then look no further, because you’re in the right place.
These are bad ass names to add to your list, names so cool boats slow down and turn around when they hear them!
Whether you’re looking for something modern with a twist, something cool and retro-classic, or even an old-school gem that’s been hiding in plain sight the entire time.
This list of the coolest unique boy names of all time has got you covered.
So, if you’re ready to break away from the same ol’ names and find something that’s totally him, let’s dive in!
Table of Contents
Popular Unique Boy Names
Popular unique boy names are great because they balance the familiar with the fresh. They’re names you hear every so often, but not here and there (familiar) … and also not everywhere.
- Tobias – (Greek, Hebrew) God is good
- Cassian – (Latin) Hollow
- Cillian – (Irish) War strife, Church
- Malachi – (Hebrew) My messenger
- Dante – (Latin) Enduring
- Reuben – (Hebrew) Behold, a son
- Ezekiel – (Hebrew) God strengthens
- Josiah – (Hebrew) God supports, Heals
- Lucien – (French) Light
- Oren – (Hebrew) Laurel or Pine tree
- Adriel – (Hebrew) God is my master
- Cain – (Hebrew) Spear, Possessed
- Leif – (Scandinavian) Heir, descendant
- Joel – (Hebrew) Jehovah is his God
- Maximus – (Latin) Greatest
- Enoch – (Hebrew) Dedicated
- Marcus – (Latin) Warlike
- Ephraim – (Hebrew) Fruitful, Fertile
- Simeon – (Hebrew) He [God] has heard
- Emmanuel – (Hebrew) God is with us
- Teddy – (French) Wealthy protector, God’s gift
- Jedidiah – (Hebrew) Beloved of the Lord
- Ravi – (Hindi) Conferring
- Zander – (Greek) Defending men
- Art – (Irish) Noble one, Bear man, Champion
- Uriel – (Hebrew) God is my light
- Denzel – (Cornish) From the high stronghold
- Nate – (Hebrew) God has given
Cute Unique Boy Names
Sometimes, the most catchy names are cute names, those you will remember forever!
If you are looking for a sweet and distinctive name, then here are some cute unique names that will make your heart melt.
- Benji – (Hebrew) Son of the right hand, Son of the south
- Ned – (English) Wealthy guardian
- Ike – (Hebrew) Laughter
- Buddy – (British) Friend
- Rollo – (Latin) Wolf
- Woody – (American) From the row of wooden houses, Noble woods
- Remo – (French) From Rheims, Oarsman
- Gil – (Hebrew) Happiness
- Ernie – (English, German) Serious, Resolute
- Cisco – (Spanish) Frenchman, Free man
- Sonny – (English) Son
- Tino – (Italian) Strength, Health
- Louie – (German, French) Renowned warrior
- Calcifer – (Japanese) To warm the house’s heart
- Monty – (English) Pointed hill
- Lucky – (American) Fortunate
- Alden – (English) Old, Wise friend
- Gus – (Latin) Majestic, Exalted, Of Augustus
- Roscoe – (Norse) Deer forest
- Dash – (American) To run quickly, Young lad, Bloke
- Poe – (English) Peacock
- Junior – (Latin) Young
- Wylie – (Scottish) Resolute protection
- Sully – (Irish) Dark eyed
Handsome Unique Boy Names
If you’re on the hunt for a handsome yet distinct old-fashioned baby name, this list of handsome unique names will excite your imagination.
- Casimir – (Polish, Slavic) Destroyer of peace
- Keir – (Irish) Dark, Black
- Bastian – (Latin, Greek) Man of Sebastia
- Marius – (Latin) Manly, Dedicated to Mars
- Anton – (Latin) Priceless, Praiseworthy
- Sylvan – (Latin) Wood, forest
- Fabian – (Latin) Bean grower
- Valerian – (Latin) Strength, Health
- Rasmus – (Finnish, Scandinavian) Beloved, Desired
- Anselm – (German) With divine protection
- Fitz – (Scottish) Son of
- Renzo – (Italian) Third link, Laurel
- Levon – (Armenian) Lion
- Truman – (English) Loyal one
- Emeric – (French, German) Power
- Aldo – (Italian, German) Old, Wise
- Raif – (Arabic, English) Compassionate, Wolf counsel
- Cosimo – (Italian) Order, Beauty, Universe
- Omar – (Arabic, Hebrew) Flourishing, Eloquent
- Lowen – (Cornish) Joy
- Emilian – (Romanian) Rival
- Marceau – (French) Little warrior
- Allan – (Irish, Scottish, English) Handsome, Peaceful, Little rock
- Faris – (Arabic) Rider, Knight
- Blaise – (Latin) One who stutters
- Tulio – (Italian) The one who leads, Valley of the hills
- Leonides – (Greek) Son of the lion, Lion strength
- Moore – (English place-name) The moors
- Fox – (Animal name) Fox
- Ames – (Latin) Friend
Badass Unique Boy Names
Names like these are strong, bold and bad – the perfect way to name a boy who’s destined to march to the beat of his own drum.
- Judd – (Hebrew) Flowing down
- Django – (Romani) I awake
- Errol – (British) Nobleman, Warrior
- Egan – (Irish) Little fire
- Torben – (Danish, German) Thunder bear
- Jarvis – (French) Servant spear
- Helix – (English) A curve in three-dimensional space
- Jetson – (British) Son of Jet
- Thorne – (English) Thorn thicket
- Beowulf – (Old English) Bee wolf
- Urso – (Italian, Latin) Bear
- Nikos – (Greek) Victory of the people
- Cloud – (English) Visible vapor, Man of great wisdom
- Aziz – (Arabic) Powerful, Beloved
- Judge – (French) Judge
- Brax – (English) Badger
- Alamo – (Spanish) Poplar tree
- Huxley – (English) Inhospitable place
- Radar – (English) An electronic device used to get the position and speed of an object
- Rad – (English) Advisor
- Sargent – (Latin) To serve
- Genghis – (Mongolian) Universal ruler
- Brody – (Irish, English, Scottish) Broad eye, Broad island
Old Fashioned Unique Boy Names
Old-fashioned names will take you back in time to when names meant something, but are also modern, ‘retro’ and cool.
Worthy of a Jake or a Noah, they are loving tributes to the old boys of times gone by.
- Morris – (English) Dark-skinned
- Seymour – (English) Marshy land near the sea
- Woodrow – (English) Row of houses by a wood
- Hubert – (German) Bright, Shining intellect
- Dewey – (Welsh) Beloved
- Esau – (Hebrew) Hairy
- Barney – (English, German, Slavic) Strong as bear, Defender
- Gerard – (English, Irish, German) Spear strength
- Sherman – (English) Shearer of woolen cloth
- Whitman – (English) White man
- Morton – (English) Town near the moor
- Osgood – (Teutonic) Divine creator
- Murray – (Scottish) From the land by the sea
- Basil – (Greek) Royal
- Wilford – (English) Willow ford
- Godfrey – (German) God’s peace
- Prescott – (English) Priest’s cottage
- Wallace – (English, French) A Welshman or a Celt
- Nelson – (English) Son of Neil
- Virgil – (Latin) Staff bearer
- Ozzie – (English, German) Divine
- Vernon – (English) Place of alders
- Clyde – (Scottish) Warm, Friendly
- Urban – (Latin) Of the city
Elegant Unique Boy Names
Whether you’re going for classic or something modern, your little one will be gushing with that unstoppable appeal that goes along with style and grace.
- Ludo – (German) Famous
- Eoin – (Irish) God is gracious
- Ciro – (Italian) Sun
- Xerxes – (Persian) Hero among heroes
- Horatio – (English, Latin) Hour, Time
- Aurelian – (Latin) Gold, Gilded
- Giles – (Greek) Young goat
- Montague – (French) Pointy hill
- Domenico – (Spanish, Italian, Latin) Belonging to the Lord
- Algernon – (French) Mustached man
- Digby – (Norse) Town by the ditch
- Ettore – (Italian) Holds fast
- Beaumont – (French) Beautiful mountain
- Whittaker – (English) White field
- Piers – (Greek) Rock
- Cassander – (Greek) Light of man
- Sandro – (Italian) Defending men
- Brando – (Italian) Firebrand, Sword
- Ruadhan – (Irish) Red-haired
- Enos – (Hebrew) Mankind
Short Unique Boy Names
If you prefer a streamlined style, but still crave some quirky and unusual character, then your baby name needs are going to be effortlessly met with one of the cool names in this list.
- Zvi – (Hebrew) Deer
- Dov – (Hebrew) Bear
- Tor – (Norse, Hebrew) Thunder, Turtledove
- Dan – (Hebrew) God is my judge
- Kiran – (Sanskrit) Sunbeam
- Koa – (Hawaiian) Warrior
- Elias – (Hebrew) Yahweh is my God
- Sim – (Scottish) The listener
- Loki – (Norse) Lock
- Tai – (Chinese) Great extreme
- Neo – (Latin, Tswana) New, Gift
- Per – (Greek) Rock
- Pim – (Dutch) Resolute protection
- Idris – (Welsh) Lord
- Ozzy – (British) God’s power, God’s protection, Bear god
- Rohan – (Irish, Hindi) Rowan tree, Red haired person, Sandalwood
- Theo – (Greek) Divine gift, Brave people
- Ayo – (Yoruba, Nigerian) Joy
- Cal – (Hebrew) Devotion, Faithful, Whole-hearted, Brave
- Oak – (British) Oak, Oak tree
- Zeke – (Hebrew) God strengthens
- Ares – (Greek) Ruin, Throng of battle, War
- Mack – (Scottish, Irish) Son of
- Fahad – (Arabic) Leopard, Cheetah
- Cleo – (Greek) Glory
Mythological Unique Boy Names
If you’re drawn to the grand narratives of the gods, heroes and legends into which so many of humanity’s traditions have been woven – then these mythology inspired boy names could be a good fit for you.
- Amon – (Hebrew, Greek, Egyptian) The hidden one, Invisible
- Ajax – (Greek) Eagle
- Conan – (Irish) Little wolf
- Ragnar – (Norse) Warrior, Judgment
- Endymion – (Greek) Dive into, Enter
- Hermes – (Greek) The messenger god
- Argo – (Greek) Shining, Glistening
- Ivar – (Norse) Yew wood, Archer
- Fintan – (Irish) White fire, White bull
- Faolan – (Irish Gaelic) Little wolf
- Artemas – (Greek) Gift of Artemis, Goddess of the hunt
- Cadmus – (Greek) One who excels
- Atreus – (Greek) Fearless
- Dionysius – (Greek) God of Nysa
- Janus – (Latin) Doorway
- Caelus – (Latin) Sky, Heavens
- Silvanus – (Latin) Wood, Forest
- Tyr – (Norse) God, Deity
- Espen – (Scandinavian) God bear
- Vulcan – (Latin) To flash
- Horus – (Egyptian) Sun god
- Connell – (Irish) Strong as a wolf
Fashionable Unique Boy Names
For parents who want a little more sizzle, these fashion-y one-of-a-kind boy names are the perfect addition of dash to a traditional moniker.
- Leopold – (German) Brave people
- Orion – (Greek) Heaven’s light
- Lincoln – (English) Town by the pool
- Ellington – (English) Ellis’ town
- Alfie – (British) Noble, Ready, Elf Counsel
- Moses – (Egyptian) Delivered from the water
- Asher – (Hebrew) Fortunate, Happy one
- Vivian – (Latin) Life
- Christian – (Greek, Latin) Follower of Christ
- Eliza – (Hebrew) Pledged to God
- James – (Hebrew) Supplanter
- Blythe – (English) Happy, Carefree
- Artemis – (Greek) Safe, Butcher
- London – (Latin) Place name
- Bellamy – (English, Irish, French) Fine friend
- Ellery – (English) Descendant of Hilary
- Greer – (Scottish, Latin) Alert, Watchful
- Sojourner – (French, English) To stay a while
- Wallis – (Welsh) A Welshman, From Wales
- Paz – (Hebrew, Spanish) Gold, Peace
Modern Unique Boy Names
Modern distinctive boy names are modern, new, distinctive but never too edgy.
If you want something that feels fresh and timely but also original, check out these names.
- Royal – (English) Royal
- Shepherd – (English) Sheep herder
- Crew – (English) A band, Group of people who work together
- Duncan – (Scottish) Dark warrior
- Boone – (English, French) Blessing, Lucky
- Truett – (English) Dry wood, River bend
- Kenzo – (Japanese) Strong and healthy
- Thatcher – (English) Roof thatcher
- Story – (English) An account of incidents or events
- Jireh – (Hebrew) To see, The Lord will provide
- Creed – (British) Guiding principle, Belief
- Booker – (English) Scribe
- Ransom – (English) Shield’s son
- Jones – (English) God is gracious
- King – (English) Monarch
- Lebron – (French) Brown-haired one
- Gatsby – (German) From Gaddesby
- Drake – (English) Dragon, Male duck
- Bronson – (English) Son of brown-haired one
- Mccoy – (Irish) Fire
- Larkin – (Irish) Rough, Fierce
- Cannon – (British) Rule, Discipline, Wolf cub
- Eames – (English) Son of the uncle
- Gannon – (Irish) Fair-skinned, Fair-haired
- Smith – (English) Blacksmith
- Daxton – (French) From Dax
- Mingus – (Scottish) Tenants of a manor
Hipster Unique Boy Names
Hipster names are names that are quirky, offbeat, and cool without even trying.
These are the kinda hipster names that we are into and you should totally check out this list of hipster names.
- Elio – (Italian, Spanish) Sun
- Alistair – (English, Scottish) Defending men
- Lorcan – (Irish) Little, Fierce
- Alaric – (German) All-powerful ruler
- Lev – (Hebrew, Russian) Heart, Lion
- Hamish – (Scottish) Supplanter
- Rafferty – (Irish) Floodtide, Abundance
- Viggo – (Scandinavian) War
- Leonidas – (Greek) Lion
- Hector – (Greek) Holding fast
- Forrest – (English) Dweller near the woods
- Inigo – (Basque, Spanish) Fiery
- Cornelius – (Latin) Horn
- Jethro – (Hebrew) Excellence
- Ulysses – (Latin) Of Odysseus, Voyage, Wrathful
- Orin – (Native American) Fair, Pale, Pine tree
- Oz – (Hebrew) Strength, Courageous
- Bram – (Dutch) Father of multitudes
- Bruno – (German) Brown
- Archibald – (Scottish, German) Truly brave
- Laszlo – (Hungarian) Glorious ruler
- Moss – (English) Descendant of Moses
- Irving – (Scottish) Green river, Sea friend
Celebrity Unique Boy Names
If you’re looking to name your little guy something that’s stylish as well as unusual, look no further than this list of unique celebrity boy names styled by stars
- Kamakanaalohamaikalani – (Hawaiian) Beloved gift from the heavens
- Akiro – (Japanese) Bright boy
- Bishop – (British) Bishop, Overseer
- Griffith – (Welsh) Strong lord
- Vigo – (Italian) Settlement
- Macklin – (Scottish) Son of the servant of Saint John
- Octavian – (Latin) Eighth
- Turner – (English) Works with a lathe
- Mario – (Italian) Warlike
- Aleph – (Hebrew) Chief, First letter of the Hebrew alphabet
- Achille – (French) Thin-lipped
- Thijs – (Dutch) Gift of God
- Makai – (Hebrew) Who is like God
- Imre – (Hungarian, German) Strength
- Rush – (English) Basket weaver
- Jeter – (French) To throw, Stone, Rock
- Burton – (English) Fortified enclosure
- Jovan – (Slavic, Latin) Jove-like, Majestic
- Joon – (Korean) Ruler, Talented, Handsome
- Lambert – (French, German) Land brilliant
- Macallister – (Scottish) Son of Alasdair
- Haskell – (English, Norse, Hebrew) God’s helmet, God strengthens
- Kipling – (English) From Cuppel’s People, Curer of salmon or herring
- Lazaro – (Italian) God is my helper
- Mowgli – (Literary) Frog, Main character in The Jungle Book
- Reeves – (English) Bailiff
Classic Unique Boy Names
I’ve always loved Classic names. They’re reliable and are never really destined for any kind of trend.
But how about a Classic name modifying an unique name?
This list is destined to make you feel like you have the best of everything.
- Atticus – (Latin) From Attica
- Otis – (German) Wealthy
- Otto – (German) Wealthy
- Ambrose – (Latin) Immortal
- Lucian – (Latin) Light
- Aurelius – (Latin) The golden one
- Raphael – (Hebrew) God has healed
- Caius – (Latin) Rejoice
- Calix – (Latin) Chalice
- Casper – (Dutch, Persian) Bringer of treasure
- Lysander – (Greek) Liberator
- Lucius – (Latin) Light
- Abel – (Hebrew) Breath
- Stellan – (Swedish) Calm
- Orson – (Latin, English) Bear cub
- Linus – (Greek) Flax
- Ignatius – (Latin) Fiery
- Nash – (English) By the ash tree
- Ansel – (German) With divine protection
- Rufus – (Latin) Red-head
- Angus – (Gaelic) One strength
- Cormac – (Irish) Charioteer
- Dashiell – (French) From D’Assche, Normandy
- Romilly – (English) Citizen of Rome
Exotic Unique Boy Names
And with exotic names from many different cultures and languages, you can find inspiration from all over the world.
- Uri – (Hebrew) My flame, My light
- Omri – (Hebrew) My sheaf
- Aras – (Lithuanian) Eagle
- Arno – (German) Eagle
- Timo – (Finnish, Greek) Honoring God
- Gino – (Italian, Greek) Ever-living, Noble, Earth-worker
- Ilan – (Hebrew) Tree
- Eder – (Basque) Handsome
- Olaf – (Norse) Ancestor’s relic
- Filip – (Slavic, Scandinavian, Greek) Horse Lover
- Giulio – (Italian) Youthful, Downy
- Tibor – (Hungarian, Slavic, Latin) Of Tibur, Sacred place
- Amzi – (Hebrew) Strong
- Mauro – (Spanish, Italian) Moorish
- Duarte – (Portuguese, English) Wealthy guardian
- Makaio – (Hawaiian) Of Matthew, Gift of God
- Rome – (Latin) Citizen of Rome, From Italy
- Cruz – (Spanish) Cross
- Rocco – (Italian, German) Rest
- Taj – (Arabic) Crown
- Tobin – (English) God is good
- Rafe – (Scandinavian) Counsel of the wolf
- Aviv – (Hebrew) Springtime, Freshness
- Mahir – (Arabic) Skilled
Royal Unique Boy Names
Royal unique boy names are royally regal and yet brand new and original. Great names for great men.
Not simply saccharine sweet, not Disney and not fairy dust, these royal names will fill your heart with royal joy.
- Valentin – (Latin, Spanish, Russian) Strength, Valiant
- Lloyd – (Welsh) Gray
- Ferdinand – (German) Bold voyager
- Ronald – (Norse) Ruler’s counselor
- Othniel – (Hebrew) Lion of god, Strength of god
- Vladimir – (Slavic) Great ruler, Peaceful ruler
- Roderick – (German) Famous ruler
- Scipio – (Latin) Staff, Walking stick
- Balthasar – (Greek) God protects the king
- Brendan – (Irish) Prince
- Rico – (Spanish) Dominant ruler
- Seraiah – (Hebrew) Yahweh is ruler
- Willis – (German) Resolute protection
- Dietrich – (German) Ruler of the people
- Sire – (English) Royalty, Father
- Ryne – (Irish) Little king
- Edric – (English) Wealthy ruler
- Howell – (Welsh) Eminent, Remarkable
- Sargon – (Hebrew) True king
- Fitzroy – (English) Son of the king
- Landry – (French, English) Ruler
- Reyes – (Spanish) Kings, Royalty
- Darian – (Latin, Greek, Persian) Oak tree, Huckleberry, Possessing goodness
- Basel – (Swiss) King
Southern Unique Boy Names
These boy names embody a down-home, country-fried feel but are still able to be memorable and distinctive.
- Ishmael – (Hebrew) God will hear
- Oswin – (Old English) God’s friend
- Lucan – (Latin) From Lucania
- Quade – (Latin) Son of Uaid
- Jarah – (Hebrew) Honeycomb
- Laird – (Scottish) Lord of the land
- Coltrane – (Irish) Descendant of Coltarán
- Dutch – (Dutch) From The Netherlands, Of the people
- Shep – (British) Shepherd
- Obed – (Hebrew) Servant of God
- Garth – (Norse) Groundskeeper, Enclosure
- Kenyon – (English) White haired or blond
- Hutch – (English) Son of Hugh
- Faulkner – (English) Falconer
- Hewitt – (English, Scottish, Irish) Descendant of Hugh, One who lives near the wood clearing
- Bronco – (Spanish) Unbroken horse
- Roan – (Irish, Scottish) Little redhead
- Oakes – (English) Near the oaks
- Brighton – (British) Bright town
- Cort – (German) Brave
- Dodge – (British) Of Roger, Spear frame
- Garfield – (English) Triangular field
- Ralston – (English) Ralph’s settlement
- Destry – (French) Warhorse
- Bingham – (British) Homestead at a hollow
- Tuck – (English) Fabric pleater
- Bale – (Greek, French) Kingly, Someone who lived by the outer wall
- Court – (German) Courtier, Brave, Land of the court
- Laredo – (Spanish) Occupational title for granary worker
Celestial Unique Boy Names
These celestial boy names that we’ve carefully selected are sure to lead you straight to a dreamy, unique boy name.
If you want his name to literally be written in the stars, look no further!
- Tycho – (Greek) Hitting the mark
- Delano – (French) From the forest of nut trees
- Astraeus – (Greek) Star
- Celestino – (Latin) Belonging to heaven
- Kyron – (Celtic) Little dark-haired one
- Johnson – (English) Son of John
- Finlay – (Irish, Scottish) Fair-haired hero
- Oberon – (German) Noble, Bearlike
- Rakesh – (Hindi) Lord of the full moon
- Neptune – (Latin) Roman god of the sea
- Saturn – (Latin) The planet Saturn, Roman god
- Kepler – (German) Hooded cloak
- Marsean – (American) Dedicated to Mars, God is gracious
- Mars – (Latin) God of war
- Ara – (Armenian) King
- North – (British) North
- Lumi – (Finnish) Snow
- Comet – (Greek) Head with long hair
- Jericho – (Arabic, Hebrew) City of the moon, Fragrant
- Aster – (English, Amharic) Star
- Navi – (Hebrew) To name
- Atlas – (Greek) Bearer of the heavens
- Lynx – (Greek) Wild cat, Light, Brightness
- Jupiter – (Latin) Godfather
- Mercury – (Roman) Messenger of the gods, Quicksilver
- West – (British) Western stream
Long Unique Boy Names
These long unique boy names absolutely deliver uniqueness, yet wrapped in a name that feels big and impactful.
- Valentino – (Latin) Strength, Health
- Marcellus – (Latin) Young warrior
- Theophilus – (Greek) Friend of God
- Archimedes – (Greek) Master planner
- Aristotle – (Greek) Superior
- Peregrine – (Latin) Traveler, Pilgrim
- Guillaume – (German) Resolute protector
- Maximillian – (Latin) Greatest
- Zacchaeus – (Hebrew) Pure, Innocent
- Montgomery – (Norman) Man power
- Charleston – (British) Free peasant’s settlement
- Zephaniah – (Hebrew) Hidden by God
- Valentine – (French) Strength, Health
- Celestine – (Latin) Heavenly
- Tennessee – (Native American) Gathering place
- September – (English) Month name
- Constantine – (Latin) Constant, Steadfast
Vintage Unique Boy Names
It’s hard to shake that feeling of ‘vintage’ that certain names impart, isn’t it?
If you like names that sound appealingly old-fashioned but yet aren’t names you encounter every day, this is the list for you.
- Caspian – (Greek, Latin) White, From Qazvin
- Cassius – (Latin) Hollow
- Magnus – (Scandinavian, Latin) Greatest
- Apollo – (Greek) Destroyer
- Ivo – (German) Yew wood, Archer
- Amias – (Latin) Loved
- Fletcher – (English) Arrow-maker
- Phineas – (English, Egyptian) The Nubian
- Edmund – (English) Fortunate protector
- Rupert – (German) Bright fame
- Lazarus – (Latin, Greek, Hebrew) God is my helper
- Wilbur – (German) Resolute, Brilliant
- Percival – (French) One who pierces the valley
- Clement – (Latin) Mild, Merciful
- Ernest – (English, German) Serious, Resolute
- Chester – (Latin) Fortress, Walled town
- Guy – (French) Guide, Leader
- Conrad – (German) Brave counsel
- Titus – (Latin) Title of honor
- Barnaby – (English, Aramaic) Son of consolation
- Fergus – (Scottish, Irish) Man of force
- Huck – (British) River bend, Corner, Heart, Spirit
- Benedict – (Latin) Blessed
- Zebedee – (English, Hebrew) Gift of God
- Winston – (English) Wine’s town
- Boaz – (Hebrew) Swiftness
Bohemian Unique Boy Names
These bohemian unique boy names are way too relaxed and earthy, with the perfect dose of whimsy and wanderlust.
Whether you’re looking for something a little offbeat and a lot cute, you’re in the right place.
- Malachy – (Irish, Hebrew) Second
- Romulus – (Latin) Citizen of Rome
- Zebulon – (Hebrew) Exaltation, Little dwelling
- Cicero – (Latin) Chickpea
- Kermit – (Irish) Free man
- Humphrey – (German) Peaceful warrior
- Grover – (English) Lives near a grove of trees
- Justus – (Latin) Just
- Cashel – (Irish) Castle, Stone fort
- Zeb – (Hebrew) Gift of Jehovah, Dwelling of honor
- Raoul – (French) Wolf-counsel
- Hawk – (British) Hawk, a bird, Bird of prey
- Corentin – (French, Breton) Tempest, Hurricane
- Ludovic – (English, Scottish) Famous warrior
- Rafi – (Arabic) Exalted, Noble, God heals
- Gulliver – (Irish) Glutton
- Albus – (Latin) White, Bright
- Pike – (American) Pike, a fish
- Benno – (German) Bear
- Spike – (English) A very large nail
- Bard – (Irish, Scottish) Minstrel, Poet
- Rudyard – (English) Red enclosure
- Clancy – (Irish) Red-haired warrior
- Waldo – (German) To rule
- Roald – (Norwegian) Famous ruler
- Puck – (Irish) Goblin, Sprite
- Bas – (Dutch) Person from the city of Sebastia
Unique Boy Names inspired by Words
These names are derived from ordinary words, brightened and brushed so that they become something very special indeed.
- Ward – (English) Guard, Watchman
- Bandit – (English) Outlaw, Thief
- Blade – (British) Knife, Sword
- Fiero – (Italian) Proud
- Obsidian – (Latin) Of Obsidius, A type of volcanic glass
- Brick – (English) Good person, Building stone
- Sonder – (English) The awareness that each stranger has a life as complex as yours
- Baron – (English) A lord of the realm
- Crash – (American) To collide violently
- Ax – (Hebrew) Father is peace
- Aeolian – (Greek) Of or arising from the wind
- Striker – (English) Aggressive man
- Quay – (French) Wharf
- Breaker – (English) One who breaks something
- Primo – (Italian) First
- Elysian – (Latin, Greek) Of Elysium, Blissful
- Domingo – (Spanish) Born on a Sunday
- Sir – (British) Honorable masculine title
- Cormorant – (English, Latin) Sea raven
- Zio – (Italian) Uncle
- Keen – (English, Irish) Brave, Battle
Cool Unique Boy Names
These are the monikers for boys who are bound to be confident, edgy and spirited.
If you’re looking to go cool and unusual with your baby boy’s name, we’ve rounded up some of the best here.
- Darius – (Latin, Greek, Persian) Possessing goodness
- Seamus – (Irish) Supplanter
- Kenan – (Hebrew) Possession
- Thelonious – (Latin, German) Lord, People
- Flint – (English) Born near outcrop of flint
- Zeno – (Greek) Gift of Zeus
- Aeneas – (Greek) The praised one
- Nicodemus – (Greek) Victory of the people
- Octavius – (Latin) Eighth
- Ezio – (Italian, Greek) Eagle
- Castor – (Greek) Pious one
- Fraser – (Scottish, French) Strawberry
- Stone – (British) Stone, Dweller by the rocks
- Crispin – (Latin) Curly-haired
- Joachim – (Hebrew) Established by God
- Xavi – (Catalan, Basque, Arabic) New house, Bright
- Job – (Hebrew) Persecuted
- Ferris – (Irish, English) Strong man, Ironworker
- Aslan – (Turkish) Lion
- Caspar – (Persian) Keeper of the treasure
- Alexei – (Russian, Greek) Defending men
- Zimri – (Hebrew) My music, My praise
- Quinton – (English, Latin) Queen’s manor, Fifth
- Gaius – (Latin) To rejoice
- Cyprian – (Greek) Man of Cyprus
- Calixto – (Greek) Beautiful
- Helio – (Spanish) The sun
- Tarquin – (Latin) Ancient Roman ruler, From Tarquinia, Italy
- Luther – (German) Army people
Nature Unique Boy Names
If you love the idea of a name that ties your child to the land, these nature names – both conventional and ‘recombinant’ – will bring a fresh burst of inspiration to your name search.
- Brock – (English) Badger
- Izan – (Basque, Japanese) Strong, Firm, Reliable mountain
- Harris – (English) Son of Harry
- Erasmus – (Greek) Beloved, Desired
- Hadrian – (Latin) Dark-haired
- Hiram – (Hebrew) Brother of the exalted one
- Lonan – (Irish) Blackbird
- Abner – (Hebrew) Father of light
- Abaddon – (Hebrew) Ruin, Destruction
- Hawthorne – (English) Lives where hawthorn hedges grow
- Iverson – (Old Norse) Ivar’s son
- Eben – (Hebrew) Stone of help
- Fenrir – (Norse) Fen-dweller
- Benson – (English) Son of Ben
- Ives – (English) Yew wood
- Anatole – (Greek) From the east, Rising sun
- Colm – (Irish, Latin) Dove
- Elwood – (English) Elder tree forest
- Emre – (Turkish) Friend
- Chito – (Choctaw, Native American) Handsome
- Ebenezer – (Hebrew) Stone of help
- Ichabod – (Hebrew) The glory is gone
- Manu – (Finnish, Māori, Hawaiian, Sanskrit) Greatest, Bird, Man
Literary Unique Boy Names
If you like names with a special sense of meaning and depth, then you might want to take a look at the inspiration below straight from the world of books.
- Septimus – (Latin) The seventh son
- Lemuel – (Hebrew) Devoted to God
- Rainier – (German) Wise army
- Sherlock – (English) Fair-haired
- Hannibal – (Punic, Assyrian) God of fertility and fortune
- Crane – (English) Crane
- Stuart – (Scottish) Steward
- Prosper – (Latin) Favorable, Prosperous
- Franz – (German, Latin) Frenchman, Free man
- Rodion – (Russian, Greek) Song of the hero
- Carver – (English) Wood carver
- Morrison – (English) Son of Morris
- Dunstan – (English) Dark stone
- Cleon – (Greek) Glorious, Renowned
- Walt – (German) Commander of the army
- Jolyon – (English) Youthful
- Doyle – (Irish) Black stranger
- Aureliano – (Italian) Gold
- Barley – (English) Grower or seller of barley
- Pom – (French) Apple
- Austen – (Latin) Great, Magnificent
- Rowley – (English) Rough clearing
- Lyle – (Scottish, English, French) Someone who lives on an island
- Digory – (English) Lost one
Strong Unique Boy Names
Strength is an important consideration for me when choosing a name.
If you want a name that makes you feel like a tough cookie, strong unique names should provide what you need.
- Garrett – (Irish) Spear strength
- Azaiah – (Hebrew) My strength is Yahweh
- Barnabas – (Aramaic) Son of consolation
- Conall – (Irish) Strong as a wolf
- Maxim – (French) Greatest
- Zale – (Greek) Sea-strength
- Slater – (English) Maker of slates
- Baxter – (English) Baker
- Thor – (Norse, Scandinavian) Thunder
- Edmond – (English) Wealthy protector
- Warrick – (English) Strong leader who defends
- Rogan – (Irish) Redhead
- Major – (Latin) Greater, A military rank
- Rock – (English) Rock, Rest
- Gibson – (English) Gilbert’s son
- Clint – (British) Fenced settlement, Settlement on the River Glyme
- Lazer – (Yiddish) God helps
- Garrison – (English) Son of Garret
- Saber – (French) Sword, Patient
- Everest – (British) Dweller on the Eure River
- Kwan – (Korean) Strong
- Wiley – (Scottish, German, English) Resolute protection, From Wylye
- Armstrong – (English, Scottish) Strong arms
- Wolf – (German) Wolf
- Rocky – (English, Italian) Rock, Rest
Trending Unique Boy Names
If you want to ride the wave of what’s next, trending unique boy names is the way to go: names that are getting more popular but are still a little different.
- Lucifer – (Latin) Light-bearer
- Acacius – (Greek) Thorny, Not evil
- Oisin – (Irish) Little deer
- Amadeus – (Latin) Lover of God
- Torin – (Irish) Chief
- Remus – (Latin) Twin, Double, Oar
- Mordecai – (Hebrew) Follower of Marduk
- Abraxas – (Egyptian) Great Archon
- Orpheus – (Greek) The darkness of the night
- Eros – (Greek) Desire
- Icarus – (Greek) Follower, The one who reaches the sky
- Eero – (Finnish) Eternal ruler
- Zev – (Hebrew) Wolf
- Finnian – (Irish) Fair
- Balthazar – (Phoenician) Baal protects the King
- Eamon – (Irish) Wealthy protector
- Perseus – (Greek) To destroy
- Tadhg – (Irish) Poet
- Llewellyn – (Welsh) Leader’s image
- Yves – (French) Yew wood
- Osiris – (Egyptian) With strong eyesight
- Wilfred – (English) Desires peace
- Tiberius – (Latin) Of the Tiber
- Cyril – (Greek) Lordly
- Nero – (Latin) Stern
- Helios – (Greek) Sun
- Isidore – (Greek) Gift of Isis
- Ilya – (Russian) The Lord is my God
Unisex Unique Baby Names
If you’re drawn to modern names, and names that are open to interpretation, then this list of unique unisex boy names has it all.
- Miro – (Slavic) Peace, World
- Holland – (Dutch) Wooded land
- August – (Latin) Majestic, Venerable
- Ziggy – (German) Victory
- Jove – (Latin) Father of the sky
- Frey – (Scandinavian) Lord, Exalted one
- Percy – (French) One who pierces the valley
- Link – (British) A link
- Aquila – (Latin) Eagle
- Neri – (Hebrew, Greek) My candle, Ocean spirit
- Auden – (English) Old friend
- Endeavour – (English) Challenge, Endeavor
- Indra – (Sanskrit) Possessing drops of rain
- Sinclair – (Scottish) From the town of St. Clair
- Kester – (Scottish) One who carries Christ
- Gray – (British) Gray-haired
- Wilder – (German) Untamed, Wild
- Tide – (Dutch, English) People, Rhythmic rise and fall of the sea
- Rowe – (English, Irish, Greek, German) Rowan tree, Little redhead, Renowned land / wolf, Rose
- Acre – (English) A unit of land area
- Bodhi – (Sanskrit) Awakening, Enlightenment
- Ashwin – (Sanskrit) Ash friend
- Bix – (Invented) Nickname of Bix (Bismark) Beiderbecke
- Azariah – (Hebrew) Helped by God
- Pax – (Latin) Peace
- Cairo – (Arabic) The strong
- Embry – (English) Flat-topped hill
- Knight – (English) A mounted man-at-arms serving a feudal superior
Whimsical Unique Boy Names
Is your vision of a name something straight out of a beloved storybook? Then whimsical unique boy names may be just the thing you’re looking for.
- Sirius – (Latin, Greek) Burning
- Cassiel – (Latin) Angel of Saturday
- Achilles – (Greek) Thin-lipped
- Brutus – (Latin) Heavy, Dull
- Zeus – (Greek) Sky, Shine
- Hawthorn – (British) Where hawthorn trees grow
- Bramble – (Old English) Blackberry shrub
- Thorn – (English) Prickle
- Granite – (English) Name of a igneous rock
- Baird – (Scottish) Minstrel, Poet
- Rune – (English) Secret
- Scorpio – (Latin) Scorpion
- Dharma – (Sanskrit) Truth
- Thurston – (Scandinavian) Thor’s stone
- Quartz – (English, American) A silicon dioxide crystal
- Drago – (Croatian, Serbian) Precious, Dear
- Channing – (English, Irish) People of Cana, Wolf cub
- Alwyn – (English) Elf friend, Wise friend
- Rishi – (Sanskrit) Sage
- Taurus – (Latin) Bull
- Askell – (Manx) Helmet of god
- Ron – (Scottish) Mountain of strength, Ruler’s counselor
- Champ – (British) Warrior, Free man
- Thyme – (English) A herb of the mint family
- Florian – (Slavic) Flower, Flourishing
- Zohar – (Hebrew) Light, Brilliance
- Elm – (British, German) Elm tree, Helmet, Noble and famous
- Azriel – (Hebrew) God is my help
- Eskel – (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish) God’s cauldron
Beautiful Unique Boy Names
Don’t tell anybody, but I think beauty should be for boys, too.
I love boy names that are soft and musical and pretty sounding, while still being strong.
If you want a beautiful name that sounds breathtaking every time it’s said aloud, then this list is for you.
- Jago – (Spanish, Cornish) Supplanter
- Wes – (British) Western meadow
- Aramis – (French) From Aramits
- Emrys – (Welsh) Immortal
- Nino – (Georgian) Of Nineveh
- Kingston – (English) King’s town
- Omari – (Arabic, Hebrew) Populous, Highest, Follower of the Prophet, Speak
- Makari – (Greek) Blessed, Happy
- Lalit – (Indian) Handsome, Simple
- Noam – (Hebrew) Pleasantness, Tenderness
- Yuki – (Japanese) Snow
- Keeley – (Irish) Slender
- Khari – (African) Kingly
- Stevie – (Greek) Crown
Wrap up
Hopefully this unusual boy names list has inspired you and perhaps even provided you with your winner.
There is so much anxiety around the naming of a little boy — this is the name he will carry with him forever.
But don’t fret! Follow your heart and go with what feels right.
Whatever you have choose, be it adventurous, odd, or cute, know that it is the right choice as it is coming from your heart.
Congratulations and happy naming!
