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Boy Names Uncommon in the US

There are many thousand boy names uncommon in the US that are nevertheless widely used in their native lands. Does that mean they're ripe for import? Perhaps.

All of the names on this list rank below the US Top 500. Those rising up the American charts include Idris, Alessio, Monty, and Archie. All of these names could be considered hidden gems, but those that feel especially ripe for American discovery include Viggo, Maxence, Florian, and Cormac.

A rare name will set your son apart from the crowd. The international boy names uncommon in the US but popular in their cultures of origin include the following.

Boy Names Uncommon in the US

Oisin

Meaning: little deer

Origin:Irish
300
Lowie

Meaning: famous warrior

Origin:Dutch
302
Arjun

Meaning: bright, shining, white

Origin:Hindi
311
Kian The meaning of Kian is 'King'. It is an angl...
Origin:Irish, variation of Cian
327
Lars

Meaning: crowned with laurel

Origin:Scandinavian from Latin Laurentius
357
Ewan

Meaning: born of the yew tree

Origin:Scottish form of Gaelic Eoghan
375
Hamza

Meaning: lion or strong

Origin:Arabic
376
Albie Albie is a unique name suitable for both a b...
Origin:Diminutive of Albert, Alban or Albus
416
Wilfred

Meaning: desires peace

Origin:English
437
Sven

Meaning: youth

Origin:Scandinavian
667
Olivier

Meaning: olive tree

Origin:French
930
Anton The name Anton is of Latin origin. Anton com...
Origin:German, Russian, and Scandinavian variation of Anthony
658
Rasmus

Meaning: beloved, desired

Origin:Finnish and Scandinavian variation of Erasmus
1103
Onni

Meaning: happiness, luck

Origin:Finnish
1825
Mika

Meaning: who is like God

Origin:Finnish short form of Mikael
2130
Alessio

Meaning: defender

Origin:Italian variation of Alexis
550
Idris

Meaning: lord; studious

Origin:Welsh; Arabic
710
Mustafa

Meaning: the chosen one

Origin:Arabic
944
Hassan

Meaning: handsome

Origin:Arabic
2120
Ciro The name Ciro hails from Italy. The meaning ...
Origin:Italian variation of Cyrus
1462