Exotic Names for Boys: Uncommon and Unique Boy Names with Meaning

Looking for an exotic name for your baby boy? You're in the right place! This list of unique and uncommon boy names offers a diverse selection of options, each with a rich meaning and cultural significance. From ancient origins to modern inspirations, these exotic names will help you find the perfect moniker for your little one. Whether you're drawn to names with a strong and powerful feel or those that are gentle and ethereal, this list has something for everyone.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aarav | Aryan for "calm" or "peaceful" |
| Aayan | Arabic for "gift from God" |
| Ahaan | Indian for "light of the sun" |
| Aiden | Irish for "little fire" |
| Aiden | Irish for "little fire" |
| Alistair | Scottish for "defender of mankind" |
| Alaric | Germanic for "noble ruler" |
| Arlo | Old English for "hillside" or "rock dwelling" |
| Ashton | Old English for "ash tree town" |
| Atlas | Greek for "endurer" |
| Ayden | A variation of Aiden |
| Bartholomew | Aramaic for "son of Talmai" |
| Blaise | French for "stutterer" |
| Bodhi | Sanskrit for "enlightened" |
| Caden | Welsh for "fighter" |
| Caspian | Persian for "sea of the Caspian" |
| Chaim | Hebrew for "life" |
| Cillian | Irish for "church" |
| Cormac | Irish for "charioteer" |
| Cyrus | Persian for "sun" |
| Darius | Persian for "king" |
| Declan | Irish for "man of prayer" |
| Eamon | Irish for "wealthy protector" |
| Elias | Hebrew for "the Lord is my God" |
| Elio | Greek for "sun" |
| Emery | German for "powerful" |
| Ezra | Hebrew for "help" |
| Finn | Irish for "fair" or "white" |
| Gideon | Hebrew for "cutter down" |
| Griffin | Latin for "strong as a griffin" |
| Harlan | Old English for "hare's meadow" |
| Iker | Basque for "hope" |
| Indigo | Latin for "dark blue" |
| Jace | Hebrew for "God is gracious" |
| Jasper | Persian for "treasurer" |
| Kai | Hawaiian for "ocean" |
| Kieran | Irish for "little dark one" |
| Lachlan | Scottish for "land of lakes" |
| Liam | Irish for "strong-willed warrior" |
| Lucian | Latin for "light" |
| Milo | Latin for "soldier" |
| Orion | Greek for "the hunter" |
| Rowan | Irish for "little redhead" |
| Silas | Latin for "forest" |
| Theo | Greek for "god" |
| Zephyr | Greek for "west wind" |