Animal Names for Boys

Boyan — also spelled Bojan — could be a unique pathway to the hip nickname Bo. Boyan also doubles as a Saint name.

One of the most common ancient Roman forenames, but extremely rare today. Other Roman names like Aurelius are trending upwards, so this could be an off-the-radar option.

Form of Emet

Iconic guitar manufacturer that could make for an edgy baby name for rock lovers – or petrolheads; a fender is also part of a car.

This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Binyam.

Erasmus may be out of fashion in the English-speaking world, but in Slovenia, Erazem is a fashionable riser.

A common Irish surname that's seldom heard as a first name, but has an appealing meaning.

Whether you're looking for an unexpected nickname for the imposing Abraham or a fresh spin on the Biblical classic, this highly unusual variation might appeal to namers with a sense of adventure.

Nearly 350 babies were named Austyn last year, about a quarter of them boys.

English surname that's very rarely found as a first name. The Colorado city was named after Horace Greeley, the nineteenth-century congressman and founder of the New-York Tribune.

Rising Muslim boy name.