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

Along the same lines as Fable or Madrigal, Parable is a cute choice for literary families. It might also be considered as a pseudo-biblical name, given the fame of the Biblical parables.

God of sky, thunder, lightning, rain and war; the highest-ranking god in Slavic mythology. His name is also spelled Perun.

This name might be perfect for someone trying to honor old Uncle Vincent but looking for something a bit different. If needs be, it can be shortened to Ken if your child ends up wanting a more mainstream English name.

Mostly heard on girls, but we've met boys wearing the name, too.

Intriguing meaning, but stuffy sound.

A bold new word name that conjures up images of peg-legs and eyepatches. It was brought to national attention by pop musician Billie Eilish, whose full name is Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell.

The surname Rudd, made most famous by Antman actor Paul, derives from the words ruddy or red and may have originally been given to someone with a reddish complexion.

This Theodore sound-alike derives from the name Diodorus, associated with the ancient Greek historian Diodorus Siculus.

The singular version sounds more contemporary.

A common Islamic name, borne by Abu Sufyan, a figure from early Islamic history.

Only if you don't mind hearing yourself saying, "Come quickly, Quixley."

A simple gender-neutral name.

Quame is an Anglicization of the Ghanaian Akan name Kwame. In West Africa, it is traditional to name your child after the day of the week on which they were born. The feminine equivalent is Mimba, a variation of Ama.

Quashee was used in America and the Caribbean — particularly Jamaica — among enslaved people. It is derived from the traditional Akan name for boys born on Sunday, Kwasi.

More distinctive than Noah or Jacob, but equally as approachable, Noab has potential as a fresh crossover into English-speaking world. An Amharic name meaning "pleasant", Noab can also mean "Ethiopian king".

Stricter than Peace or Justice.

Fairly rare Spanish name, found as a character in one of the Oz books. One of those

Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.

Rhythmic name sometimes associated with calypso singer King Ajamu.