We know: you want a boy name for your baby that stands out from the crowd – a name that's cool, interesting and incredibly unlikely to be shared by any other baby boys around town. But how do you find a boy name that's truly unusual – even unique?

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Luckily, we've done some super-special baby-name homework for you! We've pulled together a list of our top unique or unusual baby names for boys – with their meanings – for you to scroll through and pick out your favourite.

We've included rare vintage baby names, really unusual new variants of well-known baby names and names we're simply never heard before (but really rate).

And remember, if you're hesitating over the one you like best in case it's just a little bit too out there, you can always go for it as a middle name...

Here's our list of the 100 best unique and unusual names for boys – together with their meanings...

1. Abia

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  • Meaning: great

2. Alger

  • Meaning: elf spear

3. Ammar

  • Meaning: forever

4. Arda

  • Meaning: bronze

5. Arly

  • Meaning: hare meadow

6. Balius

  • Meaning: dappled

7. Baxley

  • Meaning: baker's meadow

8. Baylen

  • Meaning: auburn-haired

9. Bracken

  • Meaning: after the fern

10. Cade

  • Meaning: barrel-maker

11. Callen

  • Meaning: rock

12. Chay

  • Meaning: fairy tale

13. Corin

  • Meaning: spear

14. Dabney

  • Meaning: from Aubigny

15. Dariyan

  • Meaning: gifted, wealthy

16. Dawood

  • Meaning: beloved

17. Dayton

  • Meaning: day's settlement

18. Edlin

  • Meaning: small and noble

19. Enes

  • Meaning: friendly

20. Evyn

  • Meaning: God is gracious

21. Ezana

  • Meaning: just, noble

22. Faelan

  • Meaning: little wolf

23. Faiz

  • Meaning: succesful, winner

24. Feichin

  • Meaning: little raven

25. Felton

  • Meaning: settlement on the field

26. Fyndlay

  • Meaning: fair-haired courageous one

27. Gabie

  • Meaning: man of God

28. Garson

  • Meaning: to protect

29. Gilson

  • Meaning: son of Gill

30. Gwion

  • Meaning: fair, blessed
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31. Hadley

  • Meaning: heather meadow

32. Haidar

  • Meaning: lion

33. Hao

  • Meaning: good, perfect

34. Haytham

  • Meaning: young eagle

35. Ilias

  • Meaning: the Lord is my God

36. Innis

  • Meaning: island

37. Iver

  • Meaning: archer

38. Iwan

  • Meaning: God is gracious

39. Jeno

  • Meaning: well-born, noble

40. Jibril

  • Meaning: angel

41. Jorey

  • Meaning: down-flowing

42. Jovian

  • Meaning: like Jupiter

43. Jura

  • Meaning: oath, vow

44. Keane

  • Meaning: ancient

45. Keegan

  • Meaning: small flame

46. Koji

  • Meaning: cultivate

47. Kyrone

  • Meaning: from the land of Owen

48. Laith

  • Meaning: lion; strong or brave

49. Loel

  • Meaning: just

50. Lorcan

  • Meaning: little fierce one

51. Lorik

  • Meaning: freedom

52. Ludo

  • Meaning: famous fighter

53. Mael

  • Meaning: chief, prince

54. Manley

  • Meaning: hero's meadow

55. Mika

  • Meaning: beautiful fragrance

56. Morrow

  • Meaning: sea warrior

57. Myloe

  • Meaning: mild and merciful

58. Neas

  • Meaning: man of force

59. Nestor

  • Meaning: traveller

60. Nickson

  • Meaning: victory of the people

61. Nojus

  • Meaning: comforter

62. Nur

  • Meaning: light
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63. Orestes

  • Meaning: he who stands like a mountain

64. Orlan

  • Meaning: renowned in the land

65. Oshin

  • Meaning: little fawn or little deer

66. Otto

  • Meaning: wealthy

67. Payce

  • Meaning: peace

68. Pepper

  • Meaning: after the spice

69. Pernell

  • Meaning: stone, little rock

70. Pierse

  • Meaning: rock

71. Quasay

  • Meaning: distant

72. Quetzal

  • Meaning: precious flower or long feather

73. Quinton

  • Meaning: queen's manor; fifth

74. Rae

  • Meaning: decision protector

75. Ransford

  • Meaning: raven ford, peaceful

76. Reuel

  • Meaning: friend of God

77. Ronnell

  • Meaning: rules with counsel

78. Ryden

  • Meaning: woodland clearing

79. Sarvin

  • Meaning: best archer

80. Shanley

  • Meaning: fine hero

81. Skie

  • Meaning: sky, cloud

82. Sorren

  • Meaning: apart
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83. Tace

  • Meaning: silent, hidden

84. Tai

  • Meaning: great

85. Torrin

  • Meaning: chief

86. Tymon

  • Meaning: God's honour

87. Upton

  • Meaning: higher village, upper town

88. Uriel

  • Meaning: God is my light

89. Vato

  • Meaning: saviour

90. Vero

  • Meaning: great hero, bringing victory

91. Vila

  • Meaning: village, farm

92. Willard

  • Meaning: resolute and brave

93. Winter

  • Meaning: after the season

94. Wisdom

  • Meaning: wise

95. Wynton

  • Meaning: friend's farm or pasture

96. Yardley

  • Meaning: woodland

97. Yaro

  • Meaning: son

98. Zenas

  • Meaning: hospitable, gift

99. Zephyr

  • Meaning: west wind

100. Zian

  • Meaning: highest point

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Emily is the Digital Content Producer at MadeForMums, working across the brand on everything from pushchairs and car seats to baby names and the latest product launches. She researches topics thoroughly to make sure our content is accurate and helpful for parents and loves bringing the details about latest parenting products and innovations to our audience.

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