Unique boy names
Distinctive without being difficult. These boy names are rare in English-speaking countries but still land cleanly on the ear, each with its meaning and origin so it carries real weight, not just novelty.
Strong and uncommon
- Caspianof the Caspian SeaLiterary
- Eliansun; my God has answeredHebrew
- SorensternDanish
- Idrisardent lordWelsh
- Cassiushollow; emptyLatin
- Bodhiawakening, enlightenmentSanskrit
- Thanewarrior; landholderScottish
- LucianlightLatin
- Ronanlittle sealIrish
- EmrysimmortalWelsh
- Dashiellpage boy; from DeschielFrench
- Alaricruler of allGermanic
Gentle and modern
- Eliothe sunItalian
- Adaythe daySpanish
- AmesfriendFrench
- Runesecret, mysteryNorse
- Cyrussun; lordPersian
- Milosoldier; mercifulGermanic
- Nicovictory of the peopleGreek
- Ezrahelp, helperHebrew
- Orinpale; pine treeIrish
- Sagewise; herbLatin
- TobiasGod is goodHebrew
- Ivoyew wood; archerGermanic