Unique Baby Boy Names

Expecting a little boy and searching for a baby name that isn’t like all the others? We’ve rounded up 25 unique baby boy names to help inspire you.

Ace. It’s hard to think of a name more associated with winning than Ace. It conjures up images of playing cards, tennis and golf (among other games) and means “one” in Latin.

Alaric. Meaning “all-powerful ruler” and once common among kings, this German name is just starting to gain more ground.

Bartholomew. While this name may sound like a mouthful, it’s associated with lots of cute nicknames, including Bart, Tollie, Barley and Art. Bartholomew was one of the 12 apostles in the Bible.

Cassius. As in Cassius Clay, boxer Muhammad Ali's birth name.

Castor. This is one of the Gemini twins’ names in Greek mythology, meaning “pious one” in Latin and “beaver” in French.

Cedar. This is one of the lesser-used “tree” names, and can be unisex.

Daxton. Similar in sound to the popular name Jackson, Daxton is French in origin and means “warrior who conquers great obstacles." Shorten it to “Dax” (as in Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell’s husband) for an adorable-yet-boyish nickname.

Finnian. This is the slightly more formal cousin of “Finn." Like that name, it's Irish in origin and means “fair.”

Gianni. The Italian equivalent of “Johnny” oozes European sophistication and means “God is gracious.”

Hiram. For parents who want a Biblical name that’s on the adventurous side, this is a bold choice. Country music fans take note: Hank Williams’ real name is Hiram Williams.

Kai. This Hawaiian name, meaning “sea,” is beautiful choice.

Lochlan. Another name rooted in both history and nature, Lochlan means “land of lakes” in Scottish and was used to describe Vikings long ago. An alternate spelling is "Lachlan," and it's rising in popularity (slowly) in the U.S.

Lynx. Like Fox and Wolf, Lynx is a strong, one-syllable animal name for boys, but its advantage is that it's not as common (yet, anyway).

Marmaduke. You may remember Marmaduke as being the goofy Great Dane in the Sunday paper comics, but this name is coming back into fashion.

Marquise. If you’re searching for a name that’s associated with royalty but is more unique than King, this one's for you.

Merritt. If you’re a fan of names ending in a double "t" but want something more off-the-grid than Beckett or Emmett, add Merritt to your list of possibilities for your baby boy. It's an Old English, unisex name.

Odin. This is one of the Norse god names that’s on trend, and offers a unique twist on the similar-sounding (and more popular) Owen.

Percival. Harry Potter fans are surely familiar with this name, which has strong English roots. But did you know that Percival was also the one perfectly pure knight of King Arthur’s Round Table?

Quill. This unusual baby boy name is of Gaelic and Celtic origin and is fitting for a child born to avid writers and literary types.

Ranger. If you like an active name like Ryder but are looking for a more unusual option, this update of French origin, meaning "forest guardian," might suit your son.

Rollo. Short, quirky names that end in “o” are popular for boys — this one is a jolly-sounding variation on the more common name Roland.

Rook. The tower piece in chess and synonym for “crow” or "raven" is part of the trend of familiar words being turned into baby names.

Sutter. Sutter is another up-and-coming “action” name for boys. While it’s associated with California’s Gold Rush, the word comes from Old English and means “shoemaker.”

Winslow. Surnames used as first names continue to grow in popularity, and this is a nice choice for your little boy. Winslow Homer, the American landscape painter, is one of the more famous men to have it as a first name.

Zephyr. Searching for a name that starts with “Z”? Zephyr has roots in nature and means “west wind” in Greek. It’s also the name of the mischievous monkey in the Babar children’s books.