998+ Unique, Rare, and Uncommon Boy Names (with Meanings and Origins)

Boreas was the Greek god of the north wind, deriving from the same root as the Latin name of the Northern Lights, aurora borealis.

Like Papa name Rudolf, Rolf never quite emigrated from the Bavarian Alps. You might want to move on to Rollo or Wolf.

A cool-soungin ancient Armenian name which has belonged to several historical kings.

This charming West African mini name fits in with the other similarly short names that are all the rage right now. Actress Ayo Edebiri is the star of TV's The Bear.

Admirers of the haunting works of esteemed Irish poet and playwright William Butler Yeats might consider this, especially as a middle name.

Resonant place-name of the beautiful Southern California desert.

Strong and unusual Nordic name that would make a cool addition to the N-ending boy name trend.

This name of eighteen Irish saints of the past is relatively popular in Ireland, though little known outside it.

In the US, best known as the name of Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and White House Chief of Staff under President Obama.

Ahuli's pleasant beat makes it a striking option for a son.

In mythology, another name for Aphrodite -- but the rare feminine name that sounds better for a boy.

One celebrity baby Pilot put this occupational choice into the pool -- together with the middle name Inspektor, something we wouldn't advise following.

Marvel, once a feminine miracle name, has been resurrected as a unisex word name with a dose of superhero style.

Appealing in part because of its similarity to the likable Omar.

We can think of two drawbacks to this name: the slightly feminine el ending, and the resemblance to the delicate dumpling called a quenelle.

This is another form of the name the angel Raphael assumes for himself when he becomes human. One of the few attractive Biblical names that has not yet been discovered by modern parents, Azarias is certainly ripe for the taking.