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

For now at least, Parton conjures up the larger-than-life image of Dolly. For an American boy, Patton or Peyton would probably be a better bet.

Borne by the esteemed Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

Another name for the element Mercury. Quicksilver is also the alter-ego of X-Men and Avengers character Pietro Maximoff.

Could catch on in tandem with the newfound popularity of Griffin and Griffith.

Possible "nerd" temptation for nicknamers makes Nando a preferable choice.

Adds some salsa to the Latin root.

Terrence feels stuck in the 20th century, but Torrance could easily be worn by a child born in the 2020s.

One of the newer inventions, joining Braxton, Paxton, and Daxton.

Irish form of Piers, from Peter.

While Korrigan or more usually Corrigan is a traditional Irish surname, in Breton folklore a Korrigan is a spritelike creature who often creates mischief.

Penzance is a port town at the very tip of Cornwall. With its associations with operetta and pirates, Penzance packs quite a bit of zip for a name.

Variation of Tryphon.