100 top unique baby boy names
Hunting for a properly unusual name for your baby boy? We've got some great ideas right here
We know: you want a boy name for your baby that stands out from the crowd – a name that's cool, interesting and incredibly unlikely to be shared by any other baby boys around town. But how do you find a boy name that's truly unusual – even unique?
Luckily, we've done some super-special baby-name homework for you! We've pulled together a list of our top unique or unusual baby names for boys – with their meanings – for you to scroll through and pick out your favourite.
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We've included rare vintage baby names, really unusual new variants of well-known baby names and names we're simply never heard before (but really rate). If you're looking for baby boy name inspiration, check out The Top 200 Korean boy names for some unique options. You can also explore names from other cultures, including French baby boy names and their meanings and the Top 200 Greek baby boy names.
And remember, if you're hesitating over the one you like best in case it's just a little bit too out there, you can always go for it as a middle name...
Here's our list of the 100 best unique and unusual names for boys – together with their meanings...
1. Abia
- Meaning: great
2. Alger
- Meaning: elf spear
3. Ammar
- Meaning: forever
4. Arda
- Meaning: bronze
5. Arly
- Meaning: hare meadow
6. Balius
- Meaning: dappled
7. Baxley
- Meaning: baker's meadow
8. Baylen
- Meaning: auburn-haired
9. Bracken
- Meaning: after the fern
10. Cade
- Meaning: barrel-maker
11. Callen
- Meaning: rock
12. Chay
- Meaning: fairy tale
13. Corin
- Meaning: spear
14. Dabney
- Meaning: from Aubigny
15. Dariyan
- Meaning: gifted, wealthy
16. Dawood
- Meaning: beloved
17. Dayton
- Meaning: day's settlement
18. Edlin
- Meaning: small and noble
19. Enes
- Meaning: friendly
20. Evyn
- Meaning: God is gracious
21. Ezana
- Meaning: just, noble
22. Faelan
- Meaning: little wolf
23. Faiz
- Meaning: succesful, winner
24. Feichin
- Meaning: little raven
25. Felton
- Meaning: settlement on the field
26. Fyndlay
- Meaning: fair-haired courageous one
27. Gabie
- Meaning: man of God
28. Garson
- Meaning: to protect
29. Gilson
- Meaning: son of Gill
30. Gwion
- Meaning: fair, blessed
31. Hadley
- Meaning: heather meadow
32. Haidar
- Meaning: lion
33. Hao
- Meaning: good, perfect
34. Haytham
- Meaning: young eagle
35. Ilias
- Meaning: the Lord is my God
36. Innis
- Meaning: island
37. Iver
- Meaning: archer
38. Iwan
- Meaning: God is gracious
39. Jeno
- Meaning: well-born, noble
40. Jibril
- Meaning: angel
41. Jorey
- Meaning: down-flowing
42. Jovian
- Meaning: like Jupiter
43. Jura
- Meaning: oath, vow
44. Keane
- Meaning: ancient
45. Keegan
- Meaning: small flame
46. Koji
- Meaning: cultivate
47. Kyrone
- Meaning: from the land of Owen
48. Laith
- Meaning: lion; strong or brave
49. Loel
- Meaning: just
50. Lorcan
- Meaning: little fierce one
51. Lorik
- Meaning: freedom
52. Ludo
- Meaning: famous fighter
53. Mael
- Meaning: chief, prince
54. Manley
- Meaning: hero's meadow
55. Mika
- Meaning: beautiful fragrance
56. Morrow
- Meaning: sea warrior
57. Myloe
- Meaning: mild and merciful
58. Neas
- Meaning: man of force
59. Nestor
- Meaning: traveller
60. Nickson
- Meaning: victory of the people
61. Nojus
- Meaning: comforter
62. Nur
- Meaning: light
63. Orestes
- Meaning: he who stands like a mountain
64. Orlan
- Meaning: renowned in the land
65. Oshin
- Meaning: little fawn or little deer
66. Otto
- Meaning: wealthy
67. Payce
- Meaning: peace
68. Pepper
- Meaning: after the spice
69. Pernell
- Meaning: stone, little rock
70. Pierse
- Meaning: rock
71. Quasay
- Meaning: distant
72. Quetzal
- Meaning: precious flower or long feather
73. Quinton
- Meaning: queen's manor; fifth
74. Rae
- Meaning: decision protector
75. Ransford
- Meaning: raven ford, peaceful
76. Reuel
- Meaning: friend of God
77. Ronnell
- Meaning: rules with counsel
78. Ryden
- Meaning: woodland clearing
79. Sarvin
- Meaning: best archer
80. Shanley
- Meaning: fine hero
81. Skie
- Meaning: sky, cloud
82. Sorren
- Meaning: apart
83. Tace
- Meaning: silent, hidden
84. Tai
- Meaning: great
85. Torrin
- Meaning: chief
86. Tymon
- Meaning: God's honour
87. Upton
- Meaning: higher village, upper town
88. Uriel
- Meaning: God is my light
89. Vato
- Meaning: saviour
90. Vero
- Meaning: great hero, bringing victory
91. Vila
- Meaning: village, farm
92. Willard
- Meaning: resolute and brave
93. Winter
- Meaning: after the season
94. Wisdom
- Meaning: wise
95. Wynton
- Meaning: friend's farm or pasture
96. Yardley
- Meaning: woodland
97. Yaro
- Meaning: son
98. Zenas
- Meaning: hospitable, gift
99. Zephyr
- Meaning: west wind
100. Zian
- Meaning: highest point
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Emily is the Digital Content Producer at MadeForMums and creates editorial and video content across the brand. She also edits the weekly editorial newsletter, oversees our reviews process and loves creating our craft articles and videos. She specialises predominantly in car seats and pushchairs, and has yet to meet a buggy she couldn’t fold! With a 1st class degree in History, she always researches topics thoroughly to find the best recommendations for parents.