Giving your son an uncommon boy name helps him stand out. Uncommon boy names send the message your son is a free-thinker and ready to lead movements that others are too afraid to start.
Why Choose an Uncommon Boy Name?
Giving your son an uncommon baby name helps him grow into an adult comfortable in his own skin. He isn’t likely to be the type of guy to follow trends or pop culture. He will probably be the one to start his own trends.
With an uncommon baby name, your son may never feel like he has to go along with the crowd. He could be perfectly capable of coming to his own conclusions. Having an uncommon name will encourage your son to march to the beat of his own drum. Uncommon names aren’t weird or irregular; they’re rare or undiscovered. For these reasons, uncommon boy names are becoming increasingly popular.
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Top 100 Uncommon Boy Names
Here is a list of boy names that are uncommon, yet still wearable. These names are exquisitely unique.
- Banks
- Onyx
- Mac
- Westin
- Bridger
- Ambrose
- Rome
- Saint
- Tru
- Creed
- Bowie
- Bellamy
- Houston
- Miller
- Briggs
- Baker
- Cayson
- Shepherd
- Magnus
- Blaze
- Koda
- Jericho
- Brixton
- Wells
- Castiel
- Mylo
- Ridge
- Zeke
- Benedict
- Caspian
- Stone
- Brodie
- Bear
- Byron
- Franco
- Remi
- Wesson
- Seven
- Ledger
- Tripp
- Orlando
- Toby
- Maxim
- Gray
- Trace
- Ignacio
- Maximo
- Ford
- Shiloh
- Mack
- Lennon
- Tommy
- Clay
- Fisher
- Zack
- Denver
- Dash
- Gatlin
- Talon
- Bode
- Gus
- Boden
- Otis
- Judson
- Madden
- Boone
- Bronson
- Hartley
- Achilles
- Fox
- Keanu
- Kody
- Decker
- Aries
- Harlem
- Marlon
- Raylan
- Jagger
- Skylar
- Blaise
- Taj
- Santana
- Stanley
- Cain
- Nelson
- Zavier
- Huxley
- Kye
- Cory
- Dayton
- Kace
- Titan
- Blaine
- Kingsley
- Kylo
- Brecken
- Harley
- London
- Marley
- Kellan
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Cute Uncommon Boy Names
These names are cute and rarely heard. Their uniqueness means won’t have to worry about anyone else having the same name as your son.
- Alfie
- Alvin
- Archie
- Arlo
- Ash
- Brayson
- Brooklyn
- Bryce
- Carver
- Case
- Cason
- Chet
- Crosby
- Curtis
- Dashiell
- Duke
- Eden
- Fletcher
- Flynn
- Forest
- Freddie
- Grey
- Harper
- Harris
- Huck
- Hugh
- Indigo
- Jett
- Jordy
- Kennedy
- Kieran
- Khai
- Maverick
- Memphis
- Nico
- Nova
- Payton
- Porter
- Quincy
- Ralph
- Reece
- Reed
- Rio
- Rudy
- Ryder
- Shepard
- Somersby
- Teo
- Theo
- Van
- Watson
- Wilson
- Wren
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Cool Uncommon Boy Names
When you’re looking for a cool uncommon name for your son, this is the list to start with. Every name is awesome.
- Archer
- Ariel
- Asher
- Beckett
- Blue
- Breck
- Cade
- Conrad
- Crew
- Delmar
- Denim
- Easton
- Ellis
- Everest
- Falco
- Felix
- Fletch
- German
- Greyson
- Harrison
- Harvey
- Holden
- Hudson
- Hutch
- Indie
- Jenson
- Jet
- Kip
- Levi
- Lock
- Logan
- Lux
- Mars
- Merritt
- Milan
- North
- Ocean
- Pace
- Princeton
- Proximo
- Ransom
- Riggs
- Salvator
- Samson
- Silas
- Sky
- Skyler
- Soloman
- Tobias
- Trip
- Truett
- Urbano
- Usher
- West
- Zach
- Zion
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Uncommon Gender-Neutral Names
As more parents begin to select unisex names for their child, it can be difficult to find one that isn’t overdone. Luckily, there are options out there. We’ve compiled a list of names that are gender-neutral and uncommon.
- Amari
- Andy
- Ari
- Asa
- Beau
- Blake
- Camden
- Carson
- Carter
- Chandler
- Channing
- Charlie
- Chase
- Dallas
- Dominique
- Eli
- Elliott
- Emory
- Ezra
- Genesis
- Hero
- Hunter
- Jaime
- Jude
- Kai
- Kamryn
- Karsyn
- Karter
- Kendall
- Kim
- Kit
- Lane
- Lennox
- Marlow
- Max
- Mika
- Misha
- Navy
- Noel
- Oakley
- Paris
- Phoenix
- Piper
- Raleigh
- Ramsey
- Reign
- Remington
- Remy
- River
- Robin
- Shea
- Sidney
- Sloan
- Sparrow
- Stevie
- Tanner
- Yael
- Zephyr
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Old Fashioned Uncommon Boy Names
Old-fashioned names are always a smart idea if you want to pass down your family legacy. These names are by no means ordinary, but still have a vintage feel to them.
- Atticus
- August
- Barnaby
- Basil
- Carlton
- Cecil
- Claude
- Clement
- Cyril
- Dudley
- Earl
- Edmund
- Elias
- Elmer
- Everett
- Ferdinand
- Garrett
- Gilbert
- Hamilton
- Hart
- Herbert
- Herman
- Homer
- Horace
- Hubert
- Humphrey
- Irving
- Jameson
- Jarvis
- Jasper
- Kent
- Kirk
- Linus
- Luther
- Marshall
- Mercer
- Miles
- Morris
- Morton
- Murray
- Ned
- Neville
- Orson
- Orville
- Oscar
- Percival
- Percy
- Phineas
- Piers
- Prescott
- Randolph
- Rudolph
- Rufus
- Rupert
- Seymour
- Sigmund
- Spencer
- Sterling
- Vernon
- Virgil
- Wilkes
- Willard
- Woodrow
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Rare Uncommon Boy Names
It’s understandable to want a name that nobody else has for your child. With a name from this list, there won’t be any preconceived notions by people who meet your son. We found some rare and uncommon boy names that are sure to make an impression.
- Abram
- Aldous
- Amedeo
- Ames
- Amos
- Aquilo
- Atlas
- Baird
- Casper
- Cassian
- Collins
- Corbin
- Cordell
- Cosimo
- D’Artagnan
- Dawson
- Deniz
- Django
- Eason
- Edison
- Elio
- Elliot
- Falconer
- Finnegan
- Gaige
- Gibson
- Godfrey
- Granville
- Guthrie
- Hamish
- Hawthorne
- Hayes
- Israel
- Ives
- Jaeger
- Jethro
- Joaquin
- Lachlan
- Laurent
- Leif
- Lowell
- Malachi
- Malik
- Mathias
- Mekhi
- Meyer
- Milo
- Milton
- Moshe
- Odin
- Orion
- Otto
- Pascal
- Price
- Quinn
- Rudyard
- Sol
- Thoreau
- Zeno
- Zenon
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Beautiful Uncommon Boy Names
Glaringly gorgeous and exquisitely uncommon, the boy names on this list are a balance of beauty and wonderment. Perfect for a little man with a gentle disposition, these names are shining stars.
- Armani
- Arturo
- Augustus
- Beck
- Bentley
- Bodhi
- Brantley
- Bryant
- Bryson
- Calvin
- Campbell
- Cash
- Chasen
- Christensen
- Cobain
- Cooper
- Dalton
- Dante
- Daxton
- Enzo
- Gage
- Grady
- Grayson
- Gunner
- Hawk
- Jayce
- Jensen
- Johnny
- Kairo
- Kaleb
- Kannon
- Karson
- Kashton
- Kayson
- Kelly
- Kendrick
- Kian
- Knox
- Luca
- Maddox
- Matias
- Matteo
- Maximiliano
- Niko
- Rhett
- Rider
- Rigby
- Roman
- Sailor
- Salinger
- Salvador
- Santino
- Sunny
- Valiant
- Virgo
- Wilder
- Wolf
- Xander
- Xavier
- Xerxes
- Zachary
- Zaiden
- Zane
- Zayne
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Short Uncommon Boy Names
If your son will have a long last name, a short name can be an excellent pairing. This list of short uncommon names will give you a great place to start. Short names are also often easy to pronounce and bold in written form, so you will be giving your son a name that will convey power for the rest of his life.
- Acer
- Art
- Axl
- Berg
- Bond
- Brad
- Briar
- Bud
- Cal
- Chaz
- Coby
- Cole
- Colt
- Cree
- Croix
- Cruz
- Deon
- Dex
- Dre
- Drew
- Duff
- Dunn
- Garth
- Guy
- Hal
- Holt
- Hugo
- Ike
- Jase
- Jens
- Jin
- Judd
- Kade
- Kage
- Kid
- Koa
- Kort
- Lars
- Lee
- Lyle
- Mal
- Mills
- Neo
- Rafe
- Rex
- Rolf
- Ryu
- Sage
- Sai
- Saul
- Seth
- Shep
- Tate
- Tor
- Troy
- True
- Vail
- Vann
- Wills
- Xion
- Zale
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Modern Uncommon Boy Names
A winning combination of contemporary and rare, these modern uncommon names are in a league of their own. This list features the best and most promising boy names of the present-day.
- Axton
- Bailey
- Barrett
- Bennett
- Booker
- Brady
- Bronx
- Caiden
- Cairo
- Clayton
- Colton
- Conor
- Cordero
- Cortez
- Deacon
- Diesel
- Ezequiel
- Geo
- Hurley
- Jaxx
- Justice
- Karl
- Kasen
- Kayden
- Kobe
- Lance
- Landry
- Legend
- Marlowe
- Mercury
- Mitchell
- Nixon
- Oak
- Paxton
- Rebel
- Riley
- Ripley
- Rogue
- Rooney
- Royce
- Santiago
- Sinclair
- Slade
- Steele
- Tatum
- Thaddeus
- Truman
- Urban
- Vance
- Vasco
- Wylie
- Zaid
- Zain
- Zayden
- Zeppelin
- Zeus
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Uncommon Nature Names for Boys
Brilliant botanicals, blue skies, and the serene shine of the sun are just a few inspirational elements of the names on this list. Sampled from nature’s simple pleasures, these unique boy names will brighten your day.
- Alpine
- Anchor
- Arrow
- Badger
- Beech
- Blade
- Borealis
- Bronco
- Brooks
- Bull
- Carmine
- Cloud
- Cobalt
- Dakota
- Dingo
- Drake
- Dune
- Echo
- Field
- Frost
- Hawthorn
- Heath
- Herb
- Hill
- Hollis
- Hunt
- Ion
- Jade
- Jay
- Land
- Mace
- Marsh
- Meridian
- Monarch
- Montana
- Moss
- Neptune
- Oakes
- Polaris
- Ram
- Reef
- Reid
- Rice
- Rowan
- Saturn
- Scout
- Seal
- Sequoia
- Sherwood
- Solaris
- Solstice
- Spider
- Steel
- Storm
- Taurus
- Thorne
- Thyme
- Timber
- Trent
- Winter
- Wolverine
- Woody
- Yarrow
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Badass Uncommon Boy Names
These names are rebellious and reserved for a renegade in the making. Cool and meticulously masterful, these names are bad to the bone, and it shows. If you want a boy name that commands respect and attention, look no further.
- Axe
- Bandit
- Bolt
- Boston
- Breaker
- Brix
- Bruno
- Bruto
- Bullet
- Buzz
- Canon
- Canute
- Cardinal
- Cavalier
- Churchill
- Dozer
- Drummer
- Eagle
- Edge
- Garrison
- Gauge
- Gunn
- Hammer
- Hatcher
- Indiana
- King
- Knute
- Lorcan
- Morpheus
- Nash
- Power
- Racer
- Raider
- Rip
- Rocco
- Rodeo
- Roque
- Sabre
- Sarge
- Sergeant
- Sixtus
- Slate
- Sparky
- Spear
- Spike
- Tsar
- Turbo
- Tycho
- Ulysses
- Valkyrie
- Vito
- Vitus
- Vulcan
- Wild
- Xeno
- Yukon
- Zander
- Zoltan
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Masculine Uncommon Boy Names
These boy names may be uncommon, but they are strong, sensible, and superlative suggestions for your little guy. If you’re seeking a staunch name that conveys ruggedness and masculinity, this list is for you.
- Apollo
- Axel
- Baylor
- Benson
- Brandon
- Brock
- Brody
- Cameron
- Cannon
- Carl
- Chester
- Connor
- Cullen
- Damian
- Damon
- Dax
- Dean
- Derrick
- Diego
- Donovan
- Elon
- Emerson
- Eric
- Evander
- Gunnar
- Hank
- Isaiah
- Jad
- Jared
- Jed
- Joel
- Jonah
- Jonas
- Josiah
- Kaiden
- Kano
- Killian
- Kurt
- Kyson
- Lawson
- Lawton
- Leon
- Lex
- Lloyd
- Massimo
- Maximilian
- Moses
- Pierce
- Raiden
- Rylan
- Scott
- Shane
- Smith
- Stetson
- Thor
- Trey
- Tucker
- Ty
- Tyson
- Valor
- Wade
- Walker
- Willis
- Winston
- Zachariah
- Zade
- Zaire
- Zed
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Uncommon City Names for Boys
If you want a buzzworthy name for your little boy, these city related stunners are excellent options. Inspired from lesser-known geographic locations, the names on the list ooze originality and whimsy.
- Americus
- Aston
- Beaumont
- Bowman
- Buckley
- Buxton
- Cale
- Chicago
- Chico
- Clancy
- Coy
- Crewe
- Cypress
- Davie
- Dodge
- Eastman
- Elmo
- Frisco
- Hagan
- Hastings
- Hollister
- Hooper
- Kimball
- Largo
- Moritz
- Nazareth
- Noble
- Oakland
- Palmer
- Perry
- Pollard
- Ranger
- Rico
- Rowley
- Sherman
- Stryker
- Summit
- Tahoe
- Teigen
- Trail
- Warner
- Weaver
- Winters
- Yale
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Uncommon Word Names for Boys
Sometimes the most unimaginable things can be used as baby names, and that’s what this list is all about. If you want something super uncommon, try these regular words that have been transformed into snazzy baby boy names.
- Aria
- Ax
- Azure
- Bean
- Brick
- Champ
- Chance
- Chip
- Coast
- Condor
- Creek
- Dart
- Dusk
- Dutch
- Epiphany
- Even
- Exodus
- Fable
- Flint
- Free
- Gentry
- Golden
- Halcyon
- Haven
- Hyperion
- Jazz
- Juniper
- Leaf
- Liberty
- Lyric
- Major
- Mason
- Matrix
- Memory
- Mystery
- Nirvana
- Pike
- Rain
- Reason
- Riot
- Rowdy
- Royal
- Scorpius
- Six
- Son
- Spirit
- Summer
- Thunder
- Ventura
- Vitale
- Zodiac
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Unique Uncommon Boy Names
When you’re looking for a list of unique baby boy names that aren’t commonly used, look no further. This list is comprised of some of the least popular, strong and uncommon names.
- Ace
- Ajax
- Ashton
- Avery
- Baron
- Bo
- Bowen
- Brewster
- Buck
- Caden
- Caleb
- Calloway
- Canyon
- Casey
- Cody
- Cohen
- Davis
- Devon
- Dexter
- Falcon
- Finn
- Frankie
- Gabe
- Hawke
- Huntley
- Indy
- Isaac
- Jace
- Jamison
- Jesse
- Kaden
- Kash
- Keegan
- Kodiak
- Kyler
- Kyrie
- Lake
- Legacy
- Leo
- Luka
- Mackenzie
- Madison
- Mariner
- Maxen
- Maximus
- McKinley
- Pax
- Prince
- Quentin
- Rhys
- Rivers
- Salomon
- Sampson
- Sayer
- Sire
- Skye
- Sullivan
- Taylor
- Teague
- Theodore
- Tiger
- Waylon
- Weston
- Willoughby
- Worthy
- Xenon
- Ziggy
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Unusual Uncommon Boy Names
Here we have a list of unusual and uncommon names. These boy names are unpopular in a good way.
- Adonis
- Anderson
- Bauer
- Beckham
- Birch
- Bodie
- Boomer
- Braxton
- Burton
- Cayden
- Charley
- Cisco
- Colby
- Cosmo
- Crispin
- Darius
- Eddy
- Finnley
- Freddy
- Hadley
- Hercules
- Jaxson
- Jaxton
- Jayden
- Jupiter
- Kamden
- Keaton
- Kitt
- Laken
- Landen
- Leland
- Leonardo
- Lewis
- Malakai
- Marin
- Maxson
- Merit
- Nolan
- Presley
- Prosper
- Rainier
- Rene
- Romeo
- Ryland
- Sasha
- Teagan
- Teage
- Teddy
- Travis
- Trenton
- Wilde
- Windsor
- Wolfe
- Zev
- Ziv
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Famous Celebrity Boys with Uncommon Names
There are a lot of little boys running around Tinsel Town with uncommon names. Celebrity parents are notorious for giving their children outrageous names. However, some of these uncommon monikers are strikingly cute.
Mia Tyler & Dan Halen decided to call their son, Axton.
Kendra Spears & Prince Rahim gave their little boy the name, Sinan. Sounds exotic and cultured.
Draya Michelle & Orlando Scandrick opted to give their baby the name, Jru Orlando.
Morgan Castano Petty and Kyle Petty opted to name their son the unique name of Overton.
Janet Jackson & Wissam Al Mana decided to name their boy, Eissa.
