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Unusual Boy Names

The unusual baby names for boys on this list are the ones we believe have the most potential. These rare boy names have genuine roots, are attractive, and work in the modern world. It might surprise you that parents aren’t using names such as Stellan and Cashel in droves, yet they rank well outside of the Top 1000.

Along with Stellan and Cashel, other unusual boy names worth considering include Barnaby, Cassian, Fielding, Grover, Hart, Lorcan, Orson, and Ward. Many names that are popular internationally are unusual in the US, such as Hamish, Laszlo, Linus, and Stanislav.

These names may be unusual in popularity, but they don’t skimp on style. If you're looking for boy names that are so unique that your son is sure to be the only one with his name in his classroom — or maybe even his state! — check out the selections here.

Caspar

Meaning: keeper of the treasure

Origin:Persian, variation of Gaspar
731
Virgil

Meaning: staff bearer

Origin:Latin
780
Hart

Meaning: stag

Origin:English
651
Vaughn

Meaning: small

Origin:Welsh
723
Birch The meaning of Birch is 'bright' or 'shining...
Origin:Tree name
3081
Bay

Meaning: berry

Origin:Latin
3213
Pike

Meaning: pike, a fish

Origin:American animal name
1826
Prescott

Meaning: priest's cottage

Origin:English
2549
Griffith

Meaning: strong lord

Origin:Welsh
1293
Primo

Meaning: first

Origin:Italian
2345
Morrison

Meaning: son of Morris

Origin:English
2131
Redmond

Meaning: wise protector

Origin:Irish variation of Raymond
1530
Jotham

Meaning: the Lord is perfect

Origin:Hebrew
2811
Origin:English topographical surname
2849
Coltrane

Meaning: descendant of Coltarán

Origin:Irish surname
2966
Zebulon

Meaning: exaltation or little dwelling

Origin:Hebrew
894
North

Meaning: cardinal direction of north

Origin:English word name
1762
Park The name Park originates from China. The mea...
Origin:Word name
7738
Enoli

Meaning: black fox

Origin:Cherokee
3278
Abit

Meaning: hunter

Origin:Choctaw, Native American
3915