Unique Boy Names

50 unique boy names with meanings

A shortlist to start from: the most-used unique boy names, each with what it means.

1. 1.Benitoblessed
2. 2.YeshuaGod is salvation
3. 3.Noamovement
4. 4.Watsonson of Walter
5. 5.Alfonsonoble and ready
6. 6.Greygray
7. 7.MauriceMoorish
8. 8.Stefancrown
9. 9.Bastianfrom Sebaste
10. 10.Yaakovsupplanter
11. 11.Kooperbarrel maker
12. 12.Devonfrom Devon, England
13. 13.Shaigift
14. 14.Kelvinfrom the River Kelvin
15. 15.Ernestserious, resolute
16. 16.Blaiselisping
17. 17.TrentonTrent's town
18. 18.Ralphwolf counsel
19. 19.Lylefrom the island
20. 20.Truetrue
21. 21.Bronsonson of the brown-haired one
22. 22.Marcellusdedicated to Mars
23. 23.Sladevalley, dell
24. 24.Ollieolive tree
25. 25.Leightonmeadow town
26. 26.Rishisage, seer
27. 27.Dashdash
28. 28.Nixonson of Nicholas
29. 29.Henrikhome ruler
30. 30.Neonew
31. 31.Billyresolute protector
32. 32.Vancefrom the marshland
33. 33.Sunnysunny
34. 34.IlyasYahweh is God
35. 35.Harleyhare meadow
36. 36.Edmundwealthy protector
37. 37.Larryfrom Laurentum
38. 38.Wrenwren bird
39. 39.Lyamresolute protector
40. 40.Simeonhe has heard
41. 41.Renereborn
42. 42.Kingsleyking's wood
43. 43.Turnerlathe worker
44. 44.Kitbearer of Christ
45. 45.Bobbybright fame
46. 46.Dimitrifollower of Demeter
47. 47.Maelprince, chief
48. 48.Thatcherroof thatcher
49. 49.Psalmsong of praise
50. 50.Justicejustice

200 unique boy names, most used first

• Boy name: Howard226 born☆
• Boy name: Benitoblessed226 born☆
• Boy name: Brennan226 born☆
• Boy name: Arden225 born☆
• Boy name: YeshuaGod is salvation225 born☆
• Boy name: Noamovement225 born☆
• Boy name: Watsonson of Walter224 born☆
• Boy name: Castiel224 born☆
• Boy name: Allan223 born☆
• Boy name: Alfonsonoble and ready223 born☆
• Boy name: Greygray222 born☆
• Boy name: Kace221 born☆
• Boy name: Joziah221 born☆
• Boy name: Zayan221 born☆
• Boy name: MauriceMoorish220 born☆
• Boy name: Stefancrown219 born☆
• Boy name: Bastianfrom Sebaste219 born☆
• Boy name: Yaakovsupplanter218 born☆
• Boy name: Kooperbarrel maker218 born☆
• Boy name: Semaj217 born☆
• Boy name: Devonfrom Devon, England216 born☆
• Boy name: Kaius216 born☆
• Boy name: Kellan215 born☆
• Boy name: Shaigift215 born☆
• Boy name: Carmine214 born☆
• Boy name: Kelvinfrom the River Kelvin214 born☆
• Boy name: Ernestserious, resolute213 born☆
• Boy name: Brodie213 born☆
• Boy name: Blaiselisping213 born☆
• Boy name: TrentonTrent's town213 born☆
• Boy name: Ren213 born☆
• Boy name: Ulises213 born☆
• Boy name: Landen212 born☆
• Boy name: Canaan212 born☆
• Boy name: Ralphwolf counsel211 born☆
• Boy name: Lylefrom the island211 born☆
• Boy name: Truetrue211 born☆
• Boy name: Bronsonson of the brown-haired one211 born☆
• Boy name: Gordon209 born☆
• Boy name: Cedric209 born☆
• Boy name: Marcellusdedicated to Mars208 born☆
• Boy name: Sladevalley, dell208 born☆
• Boy name: Ollieolive tree207 born☆
• Boy name: Leightonmeadow town207 born☆
• Boy name: Rishisage, seer207 born☆
• Boy name: Dashdash207 born☆
• Boy name: Nixonson of Nicholas206 born☆
• Boy name: Henrikhome ruler206 born☆
• Boy name: Zakari206 born☆
• Boy name: Ronnie204 born☆
• Boy name: Neonew204 born☆
• Boy name: Eider204 born☆
• Boy name: Billyresolute protector203 born☆
• Boy name: Kellen202 born☆
• Boy name: Kody202 born☆
• Boy name: Gary201 born☆
• Boy name: Ramiro201 born☆
• Boy name: Vancefrom the marshland200 born☆
• Boy name: Sunnysunny200 born☆
• Boy name: Osiris200 born☆
• Boy name: IlyasYahweh is God200 born☆
• Boy name: Kiyan200 born☆
• Boy name: Harleyhare meadow199 born☆
• Boy name: Edmundwealthy protector199 born☆
• Boy name: Larryfrom Laurentum198 born☆
• Boy name: Mariano198 born☆
• Boy name: Randy198 born☆
• Boy name: Wrenwren bird198 born☆
• Boy name: Lyamresolute protector198 born☆
• Boy name: Simeonhe has heard197 born☆
• Boy name: Rodney197 born☆
• Boy name: Renereborn197 born☆
• Boy name: Gio197 born☆
• Boy name: Kingsleyking's wood196 born☆
• Boy name: Turnerlathe worker195 born☆
• Boy name: Dayton195 born☆
• Boy name: Kitbearer of Christ195 born☆
• Boy name: Bobbybright fame195 born☆
• Boy name: Brendan195 born☆
• Boy name: Marlon195 born☆
• Boy name: Dimitrifollower of Demeter195 born☆
• Boy name: Rami195 born☆
• Boy name: Maelprince, chief195 born☆
• Boy name: Cullen194 born☆
• Boy name: Thatcherroof thatcher194 born☆
• Boy name: Psalmsong of praise194 born☆
• Boy name: Justicejustice193 born☆
• Boy name: Sami193 born☆
• Boy name: Terry192 born☆
• Boy name: Kase192 born☆
• Boy name: Sevenseven191 born☆
• Boy name: Jovanni191 born☆
• Boy name: Duncandark warrior190 born☆
• Boy name: Landynlong hill190 born☆
• Boy name: Axlfather of peace190 born☆
• Boy name: Luciuslight189 born☆
• Boy name: ZakariyaGod remembers189 born☆
• Boy name: Carlfree man187 born☆
• Boy name: Darren187 born☆
• Boy name: Bronxfrom the Bronx, New York187 born☆
• Boy name: Anseldivine protection186 born☆
• Boy name: Isai186 born☆
• Boy name: Stellan186 born☆
• Boy name: LazarusGod has helped185 born☆
• Boy name: Cainacquired185 born☆
• Boy name: Zenmeditation185 born☆
• Boy name: Adielornament of God185 born☆
• Boy name: Archibaldtruly bold184 born☆
• Boy name: Solsun184 born☆
• Boy name: Kristianfollower of Christ184 born☆
• Boy name: Kenan184 born☆
• Boy name: Vaughnlittle183 born☆
• Boy name: Braden183 born☆
• Boy name: Dangeloof the angel182 born☆
• Boy name: Kacey182 born☆
• Boy name: Osman181 born☆
• Boy name: Gianluca181 born☆
• Boy name: Adrienfrom Hadria180 born☆
• Boy name: Bookerbook maker, scribe180 born☆
• Boy name: Rogeliofamous spear180 born☆
• Boy name: Kasey180 born☆
• Boy name: Denzel177 born☆
• Boy name: Kilian177 born☆
• Boy name: Luxlight177 born☆
• Boy name: JeanGod is gracious176 born☆
• Boy name: Amadobeloved176 born☆
• Boy name: Mikaelwho is like God176 born☆
• Boy name: Korbin176 born☆
• Boy name: Mekhi176 born☆
• Boy name: Wylie175 born☆
• Boy name: Maxton175 born☆
• Boy name: Deandre175 born☆
• Boy name: Talonclaw175 born☆
• Boy name: Ashash tree175 born☆
• Boy name: Orenpine tree174 born☆
• Boy name: Merrick174 born☆
• Boy name: Steelesteel worker174 born☆
• Boy name: Bishopbishop172 born☆
• Boy name: Kristopherbearer of Christ172 born☆
• Boy name: Willresolute protector170 born☆
• Boy name: Jairhe enlightens170 born☆
• Boy name: Normanman from the north169 born☆
• Boy name: Ulysses169 born☆
• Boy name: Everever, always169 born☆
• Boy name: Jamalbeauty169 born☆
• Boy name: Javon169 born☆
• Boy name: Zephyrwest wind169 born☆
• Boy name: Geraldspear rule168 born☆
• Boy name: ImmanuelGod is with us168 born☆
• Boy name: Jovani168 born☆
• Boy name: Perseus168 born☆
• Boy name: Karsyn168 born☆
• Boy name: Harlowarmy hill167 born☆
• Boy name: Dovidbeloved167 born☆
• Boy name: Gino166 born☆
• Boy name: Luan166 born☆
• Boy name: Draven166 born☆
• Boy name: Elmernoble and famous165 born☆
• Boy name: Wiley165 born☆
• Boy name: Bransonson of Brand165 born☆
• Boy name: Kolbyfrom the coal farm165 born☆
• Boy name: Demetriusfollower of Demeter164 born☆
• Boy name: Bowieyellow-haired164 born☆
• Boy name: Mikewho is like God163 born☆
• Boy name: KendallKent River valley163 born☆
• Boy name: Mattiasgift of God163 born☆
• Boy name: Marcdedicated to Mars162 born☆
• Boy name: Westen162 born☆
• Boy name: Cory160 born☆
• Boy name: Rian160 born☆
• Boy name: Jetblack gemstone160 born☆
• Boy name: Ravi160 born☆
• Boy name: Kole160 born☆
• Boy name: Cedarcedar tree160 born☆
• Boy name: Wisdomwisdom160 born☆
• Boy name: Pierre159 born☆
• Boy name: Westwest159 born☆
• Boy name: Valorvalor159 born☆
• Boy name: Brecken159 born☆
• Boy name: Jeromesacred name158 born☆
• Boy name: Aven158 born☆
• Boy name: Monroefrom the mouth of the Roe157 born☆
• Boy name: Jordy157 born☆
• Boy name: Emrysimmortal157 born☆
• Boy name: Ripleystrip of cleared land156 born☆
• Boy name: Elyas156 born☆
• Boy name: Kenny155 born☆
• Boy name: Slaterroof slater155 born☆
• Boy name: Dionof Dionysus155 born☆
• Boy name: Kiranray of light155 born☆
• Boy name: Percyfrom Percy, Normandy154 born☆
• Boy name: Octavio154 born☆
• Boy name: Andreasmanly154 born☆
• Boy name: Seamussupplanter154 born☆
• Boy name: Krishdark, black154 born☆
• Boy name: Reginaldmighty counsel153 born☆
• Boy name: Ronensong, joy153 born☆
• Boy name: Jadon153 born☆
• Boy name: Kolten153 born☆
• Boy name: Conway152 born☆

Plus 996 more between #1,000 and #3,000. Search them on the Boy names page with the “Unique” filter.

Very rare boy names

Ranked below #3,000 in the US: only a handful of boys get each of these a year, so your child would almost certainly be the only one at school.

• Boy name: Amadoumost praiseworthy
• Boy name: Colliercharcoal maker
• Boy name: Gaspartreasurer
• Boy name: Heribertobright army
• Boy name: Niccolovictory of the people
• Boy name: Pietrorock
• Boy name: Rickpowerful ruler
• Boy name: Roperrope maker
• Boy name: Sheppardshepherd
• Boy name: Bartholomewson of Talmai
• Boy name: Cutlerknife maker
• Boy name: Finanfair
• Boy name: Loukasfrom Lucania
• Boy name: Vidallife
• Boy name: Wynstonjoy stone
• Boy name: Anibalgrace of Baal
• Boy name: ArmenArmenian
• Boy name: Baxterbaker
• Boy name: Connellstrong as a wolf
• Boy name: Cyrillordly
• Boy name: Dixonson of Dick
• Boy name: Enosman
• Boy name: Gershonexile
• Boy name: Halhome ruler
• Boy name: Ilyathe Lord is my God
• Boy name: Jaxsenson of Jack
• Boy name: Jimsupplanter
• Boy name: Clarkeclerk
• Boy name: Lionlion
• Boy name: MannyGod is with us
• Boy name: Marcianoof Mars
• Boy name: Tedgift of God
• Boy name: Timhonoring God
• Boy name: Waldenvalley of the Britons
• Boy name: ZacGod remembers
• Boy name: Alexeidefender
• Boy name: Arsenvirile
• Boy name: Blayzelisping
• Boy name: Eamonnwealthy protector
• Boy name: Edricwealthy ruler
• Boy name: Eugeniowell-born
• Boy name: Jakubsupplanter
• Boy name: Kenhandsome
• Boy name: Lawtonfrom the hill settlement
• Boy name: Lowelllittle wolf
• Boy name: Stoneyrocky, stony
• Boy name: Townsendfrom the town's end
• Boy name: Tyrusfrom Tyre
• Boy name: Vardaanblessing, boon
• Boy name: Caiorejoice
• Boy name: Corbanoffering to God
• Boy name: Druemanly
• Boy name: Emmitwhole, universal
• Boy name: Huxleefrom Hucc's meadow
• Boy name: Jeffpeace
• Boy name: Lochlannland of lakes
• Boy name: Mathisgift of God
• Boy name: Rainierwise warrior
• Boy name: Reuelfriend of God
• Boy name: TorbenThor's bear

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