- Ansel
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"with divine protection"Description:
Ansel, primarily associated with the great western photographer Ansel Adams, famed for his magnificent photographs of the Yosemite Valley, could make a creative artist-hero choice. For Adams it was a family name – he was named after his uncle, Ansel Easton. And, in turn, Adams was the namesake of young heartthrob Ansel Elgort, son of a photographer.
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- Shepherd
Origin:
Occupational nameMeaning:
"sheep hearder"Description:
Shepherd is an occupational surname with a pleasant pastoral feel. It was chosen for their son by the Jerry Seinfelds, which might inspire others to follow their lead.
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- Acacius
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"thorny; or, innocent, not evil"Description:
Acacius is a Latinized form of the Ancient Greek Akakios and can be interpreted to relate to the same root as the name Acacia, for the thorn bush, or Akakios which means "not evil." With the modern taste for ancient names that end in "us," this obscure but attractive choice may have a chance of new life. Acacius is the name of three early saints.
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- Cormac
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"charioteer"Description:
Both offbeat and upbeat, this evocative traditional Irish name that runs through Celtic mythology is known here via award-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy (born Charles). The author's adopted name is related to Cormac Mac Airt, one of the great legendary high kings of Ireland.
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- Dashiell
Origin:
Anglicization of French surname de Chiel, meaning unknownDescription:
Dashiell, though missing from many other name sources, is among the hottest new names, chosen by such celebs as Cate Blanchett and author Helen (Bridget Jones) Fielding. With its great dash and panache, Dashiell is associated with detective writer Dashiell Hammett (born Samuel, as in Sam Spade, Dashiell being his mother's maiden name). Alice Cooper was ahead of the game: He named his son Dashiell in 1985.
- Angus
Origin:
Anglicized form of Aonghus, Aonghas, GaelicMeaning:
"one strength"Description:
Angus is a traditional yet stylish choice in the UK, especially in Scotland. And it's a cool choice for US parents too, particularly those whose roots go back to Glasgow. The ancient Celtic form Oenghus has important historical overtones in Scotland, and the Gaelic form Aonghas is associated with two distinguished modern poets. In Irish folklore, Angus Og is a chieftain-lord who used his magical powers for the pleasure and prosperity of mankind--and in Irish myth, Aonghus was the god of love and youth.
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- Rafferty
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"floodtide, abundance, prosperity"Description:
Jaunty and raffish, Rafferty is one of the most engaging of the Irish surnames, used by Jude Law and Sadie Frost for their son. Fortunately, it doesn't still go by its original form: O'Raighbheartaigh.
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- Hamish
Origin:
Scottish variation of JamesMeaning:
"supplanter"Description:
Just as Seamus/Seumus is Irish for James, Hamish is the Scottish form — one that's not often used here, but still redolent of Olde Scotland. If you're ready to go further than Duncan and Malcolm, out to Laird and Ewan territory, this may be worth consideration. It also sounds just like the Yiddish word for homey.
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- Rupert
Origin:
German variation of RobertMeaning:
"bright fame"Description:
Rupert is a charming-yet-manly name long more popular in Britain (where it's attached to a beloved cartoon bear) than in the U.S. Yet we can see Rupert as a more stylish, modern way to honor an ancestral Robert.
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- Chester
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"fortress, walled town,"Description:
Chester is a comfortable, little-used teddy-bear of a name that suddenly sounds both quirky and cuddly.
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- Phineas
Origin:
English, EgyptianMeaning:
"the Nubian"Description:
Phineas is the English variation of Phinehas, a Hebrew name likely derived from the Egyptian name Pa-nehasi. Pa-nehasi, meaning "the Nubian" can also be translated as "the bronze-colored one." The Egyptians distinguished themselves from their Nubian neighbors through differences in skin tone.
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- Remus
Origin:
Latin, meaning unknownDescription:
Remus is one of the legendary twins who, with brother Romulus, founded Rome. An unusual yet classic name for the extremely adventurous who can put aside the stereotyped image of Uncle Remus. Though because of that "ream" first syllable, we prefer Romulus.
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- Edmund
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"fortunate protector"Description:
The sophisticated Edmund and its nearly-identical French twin Edmond are coming out of mothballs now that Edward, inspired by Twilight, is once again a hot name.
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- Wilbur
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"resolute, brilliant"Description:
Wilbur is a stylish name in the UK whose merits are just starting to be discovered in the US. Wilbur, the loveable pig who Charlotte of the Web called Some Pig, is an inspirational hero. And Wilbur and Orville Wright were early aviationists.
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- Torin
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"chief"Description:
Though it has a Scandinavian ring, this is an out-of-the-ordinary Irish family name. The hard 'T' at the beginning prevents it from sounding as feminine as, say, Loren. Torin's Passage was an early video game.
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- Alfie
Origin:
Diminutive of Alfred, EnglishMeaning:
"wise counselor"Description:
Alfie is a Top 20 name throughout the British Isles, where retro nickname names are mega-popular, but it hasn't really been picked up in the US yet. Both Alfie and rising star Archie are spunky nickname possibilities with a bit of an English accent.
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- Fergus
Origin:
Scottish and IrishMeaning:
"man of force"Description:
In Celtic lore, Fergus was the ideal of manly courage; Fergus is a charming, slightly quirky Scottish and Irish favorite.
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- Viggo
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"war"Description:
Though to most Americans Viggo is a one-person name attached to intense actor Mortensen, it is actually an old Norse name dating back to the Vikings, and is currently the 32nd most popular appellation in Sweden. Viggo Mortensen is a Jr., sharing his name with his Danish father. We think this name is so, well, vigorous, that it might appeal to others as well. Taylor and Natalie Hanson seemed to agree when they chose it for their fourth child.
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- Leif
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"heir, descendant"Description:
Leif is one of the most recognizable Scandinavian names, thanks to Icelandic explorer Leif Erikson, and is still one of the best, with a pleasant aural association with the word leaf.
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- Lazarus
Origin:
Latinized Greek variation of Hebrew EleazarMeaning:
"God is my helper"Description:
Lazarus is a name that looks as if it could possibly be raised from the dead, just like its biblical bearer. Look for it in the next wave of Old Testament revivals that transcend their long-bearded images, the way Noah, Moses, and Abraham have for this generation.
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FAQs
What is the rarest name for a boy? ›
The rarest baby boy name is Rome, but other rare baby boy names include Chester, Henley, and Maynard. Finding a rare baby boy name means discovering a unique fit for your little one. Throughout their life, they'll have a special spot in the world and likely won't meet too many others with their moniker.
What are top 100 unique boy names in the world with meaning? ›- Abia. More like this. Meaning: great.
- Alger. Meaning: elf spear.
- Ammar. Meaning: forever.
- Arda. Meaning: bronze.
- Arly. Meaning: hare meadow.
- Balius. Meaning: dappled.
- Baxley. Meaning: baker's meadow.
- Baylen. Meaning: auburn-haired.
Along with Oliver and William, other perennial top 1000 boy names include Noah, Elijah, James, Benjamin, Mason, Alexander, Henry, and Jacob. You may be surprised to learn that less conventional names such as Troy, Jefferson, Harley, and Dallas have maintained their memberships to this exclusive club.
What are the top 50 boy names with meaning? ›- Noah: Peaceful.
- Oliver: Olive branch.
- Elijah: “Yahweh is God”
- William: Also means determined protector.
- James: He who supplants.
- Benjamin: Son of the right hand.
- Henry: Estate ruler.
- Alexander: Defender of men.
- Abhay.
- Abhijay.
- Jabarri.
- Abheek.
- Nirbhay.
- Ometz.
- Florian.
- Gardener.
- Guthrie.
- Hero.
- Indiana.
- Jagger.
- Jericho.
- Kit.
- Calloway.
- Fritz.
- Blade.
- Monet.
- Jazz.
- Ajax.
- Joss.
- Paxon.
- Hendrix.
- Cayson.
- Petronilla.
- Phaidra.
- Osbert.
- Logen.
- Gelina.
- Puleleiite.
Think about the uncommon girl names like Cordelia, Guinevere, and Jazzlyn or uncommon names for boys like Everest, Auden, or Ulysses. These baby names are just begging to become famous writers, artists, scientists, or anything they dream to be.
What is the #1 name? ›The most popular baby names 2022 in the US are led by Olivia in the top spot for girls and Liam as the #1 name for boys. The most recent list of popular names ranks all the names given to five or more newborns born in the US in 2022.
Which name is best for boy 2024? ›
- Kabir.
- Reyansh.
- Vihaan.
- Advik.
- Aarav.
- Arjun.
- Krish.
- Shaurya.
- Aubin.
- Bramwell.
- Conran.
- Crusoe.
- Eisenhower.
- Finlo.
- Florent.
- Gulliver.
- Kamil.
- Jotham.
- Kaamil.
- Jugal.
- Sadhil.
- Kalpesh.
- Dakshi.
- Nirvikar.
- Richard.
- Quentin.
- Sebastian.
- Simon.
- Stuart.
- Vincent.
- William.
- Xavier.
- Hester. Fewer than five girls. It features in one of the most famous books in American literature - but Hester has fallen out of fashion in recent years. ...
- Romilly. Five girls. ...
- Bee. Eight girls. ...
- Lilac. 25 girls. ...
- Ottilie. 25 girls. ...
- Zebedee. Nine boys. ...
- Lorcan. 13 boys. ...
- Rafferty. 18 boys.
- Stewart.
- Stuart.
- Trevor.
- Turner.
- Tyde.
- Uri.
- Yuri.
- Zekiel.
- Aarav. This unusual and cool name means 'peaceful'.
- Alvaro. Meaning 'elf warrior', this Spanish inspired name sounds cool and mystical.
- Axel. This tough sounding name for a baby boy actually means 'my father is peace'.
- Beau. ...
- Bjorn. ...
- Bruno. ...
- Caspian. ...
- Chance.
Rich is a boy's name of German origin. With a name meaning "old or powerful leader," don't be surprised if baby has wisdom beyond their years. Little Rich is sure to amaze you with their ability to take charge and make important decisions.