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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

Bilal

Meaning: moist

Origin:Arabic
5259
Melker

Meaning: city of the king; king of light

Origin:Modern Swedish variation of Melchior
5426
Noud

Meaning: ruler; strong as an eagle

Origin:Diminutive of Arnoud, Dutch variation of Arnold
5707
Villads

Meaning: desiring battle

Origin:Danish
5752
Nohr

Meaning: north

Origin:Danish
5865
Tuur

Meaning: bear

Origin:Dutch variation of Arthur
6081
Umar

Meaning: flourishing, thriving

Origin:Arabic
6082
Ebbe

Meaning: strength

Origin:German, Scandinavian
6153
Eetu Eetu is a contemporary name traditionally gi...
Origin:Finnish variation of Edward
6512
Eino For parents looking for a unique name for th...
Origin:Finnish
6515
Facundo

Meaning: eloquent

Origin:Spanish from Latin
6523
Olav Olav is a beautiful name that is generally u...
Origin:Scandinavian
6988
Eesa Eesa is of Hebrew and Arabic origin and is u...
Origin:Arabic
7637
Wilmer

Meaning: determined fame

Origin:German
8087
Tancredi Tancredi is an Italian name with Germanic ro...
Origin:Italian
8356
Kacper Kacper is a name that comes from Persian ori...
Origin:Persian
8551
Albin

Meaning: white

Origin:Latin
1995
Carmine

Meaning: vivid red

Origin:Latin
1890
Gustav

Meaning: staff of the Goths

Origin:Teutonic
1586
Ralphie

Meaning: wolf-counsel

Origin:Diminutive of Ralph
1764