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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

Konstantin The name Konstantin is derived from Russian ...
Origin:Russian
2609
Origin:French variation of Louis or Lucas
2711
Stavros

Meaning: cross

Origin:Greek
2720
Ismail

Meaning: God will hear

Origin:Arabic variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
2743
Pietro Pietro is a stylish and unique name that is ...
Origin:Italian variation of Peter
2752
Yahya The name Yahya is of Arabic origins and it i...
Origin:Arabic, Turkish, and Persian form of Yochanan
2759
Sixten

Meaning: stone of victory

Origin:Norse
2823
Khalid

Meaning: immortal, everlasting

Origin:Arabic
2888
Abdullah

Meaning: servant of Allah

Origin:Arabic
2915
Fabio

Meaning: bean grower

Origin:Italian and Spanish variation of Fabian
2978
Jan

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Polish, Slovene, German, and Catalan variation of John
2982
Johann The name Johann is of German origins and it ...
Origin:Variation of Johan
3237
Ludvig

Meaning: famous warrior

Origin:Scandinavian variation of Ludwig, German
3292
Mattis

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Scandinavian, German variation of Matthias, Matthew
3296
Pepijn

Meaning: awe-inspiring

Origin:Dutch form of Pepin
3304
Gonzalo

Meaning: saved from combat

Origin:Spanish from German
3333
Jens The name Jens is derived from Scandinavian o...
Origin:Scandinavian variation of Johannes or John
3399
Jacopo

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:Italian variation of Jacob, Hebrew
3512
Peetu

Meaning: rock

Origin:Finnish variation of Peter
8632
Jooa

Meaning: established by God

Origin:Finnish
10142