Tired of trendy names? Are you looking for some unique baby boy names to help your little one stand out from all the Aidens and the Jacobs? Here are some cool and unusual names for baby boys that haven't cracked the Top 100 list. Watch out, though-- these undiscovered gems might be popular names in the making!
Asher. This beautiful and uncommon Biblical name means "happy, lucky, or blessed" in Hebrew. If you like Biblical names, it's a great alternative to trendy names like Joshua and Jacob. But be careful: Asher seems like a name that could catch on at any minute, since it reflects a number of popular name trends. It's a last name, it's Biblical, and it's similar to trendy names like Ashton and Ashley.
Ezra. Ezra is a simple but distinctive name that means "assistance" in Hebrew. Like Asher, Ezra is a great alternative if you like Biblical names but don't want to choose a trendy one.
Quinn. Here's a distinctive and underused Irish name that means "wise leader' in Gaelic. Quinn might hit the trendy name circuit soon, since it's a last name and it's Irish. For now, thought, Quinn is quite the undiscovered gem.
Lyle. Lyle isn't even in the Top 1000 U.S. names, which is a mystery considering the popularity of Kyle. Perhaps the Lyle the Crocodile connection is holding Lyle back, which is a shame. Lyle is an old French name that means "the island."
Keegan. Keegan is one of those names that sounds like it would be uber-popular, but it's not. We may be seeing it at the top of the charts when people get sick of Caden. In the meantime, Keegan remains a relatively undiscovered gem. It's a Gaelic name that means "small flame."
Ari. Here's another terrific unusual Hebrew name alternative. Ari means "lion" in Hebrew, which is a pretty darned cute name for a little boy.
Nevin. Nevin is another gorgeous and uncommon name that may be destined for popularity once people get sick of Nathan and Evan. Nevin is a Croatian name of disputed meaning and origin.
Elliott. This solid and classic name is overlooked and due for a comeback. Despite everyone's love of E.T., the name Elliott doesn't get much use. Parents might consider it as an alternative to Elijah, which has become extremely trendy.
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