It’s also one of the few “gem” names for boys. Jasper is a Persian name that means “bringer of treasure.” As a character in the “Twilight” series, Jasper now ranks at No. Of course, Neo, aka “The One,” is the main character in “The Matrix” that everyone’s rooting for in the movie’s alternate universe.Īnd don’t forget that “One” is also an anagram for Neo. This name doesn’t even make it into the top 1,000, which means it’s uber unique.

276 on the SSA list, making it a rather uncommon choice. It is also a diminutive of Cassius and means “hollow.” In 2018, Cash was only No. This is a name of English and Latin origin and typically reminds people of none other than country legend, Johnny Cash. Other legendary Ronans include a king who was tricked into killing his own son as well as the centaur in “Harry Potter.” Cash 294 on the SSA list, the name Ronan is quite traditional, dating back to the sixth century to the saint of the same name. It was a great choice for the shaman, warrior and trusted advisor (played by Forest Whitaker) to T'Chaka. Turn to the Marvel movies for lots of baby name inspiration, but one of our favorites is Zuri from “Black Panther.” It’s an African/Kiswahili name that means “good, beautiful.” It’s still quite unique abroad and in the U.S., where it currently ranks No. This is the Gaelic form of the Latin, “columba,” which means “dove.”Ī symbol of peace would be perfect for an even-tempered babe. Victoria “Posh” Beckham and David Beckham have a son named Brooklyn. Brooklyn is a New York borough named after Breukelen, a Dutch village. If you like to travel and hope your baby boy also, this might be the name for you. It’s oftentimes used as a nickname for the full name Remington. The name Remy derives from the Latin name Remigius and is both a given name and a surname. It’s a more unique “Con” name that is always worth considering and has yet to break into the top 1,000 SSA baby boy names. Often used as an Irish surname, it means “hound (or wolf) of the plain.” ConroyĬonroy is yet another example of the popular “surnames as first names” trend. It’s more common as a surname, which makes it a unique baby name that still feels and sounds traditional. Gray is a fun color name that’s also a diminutive of the English Grayson, which means “the son of the bailiff.” 227 on the SSA list for boys, the shorter Beck is equally fun and hasn’t even cracked into the top 1,000.

After all, it means “beehive, little brook or bee cottage.” This name is of English and Irish origin and is perfect for nature lovers. While it’s very similar to Ryan, this name isn’t even in the SSA’s top 1,000 list of baby names for boys.

This Irish name is pronounced “ree-uhn” and means “little king.” This name just broke into the top 500 baby boy names in recent years, so you know it's not overused. HankĪ diminutive of the seemingly always-popular Henry, Hank is a German name that means “estate ruler.”įamous country music star Hank Williams and his son are certainly worth naming your son after as well as sports stars like Hank Aaron. 675 on the SSA baby name list for boys and a bit higher for girls. This gender-neutral name means “small clock or cape.” Of course, it’s one with rock ‘n’ roll roots that brings to mind The Beatles’ John Lennon.Ī unique unisex name, it ranks No. Social Security Administration’s (SSA) baby name list, making it a wonderfully unique name for a baby boy born in the United States. It’s popular throughout Europe however, it currently only ranks No. Hugo means “mind, intellect” and is of German, Spanish and Portuguese origin. From Lennon to Remy to Banks, here are some of the most unique baby boy names of the year. With all the traditional names out there, it can be difficult to find unique boy names, but we have cool ones for you to consider. And what better way to guarantee that than by giving them a rare baby name? The Most Unique Baby Boy Names of the YearĪll parents want their babies to stand out.

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