Xavier? Yardley? Zebulon? If you're looking for some unusual name choices for your little boy, here are some choices from the end of the alphabet.

Looking for a name for your little boy that's distinctive and a little different? Try something out from the end of the alphabet! With help from the U.S. Social Security Baby Name Index, here are some male name choices.

Baby Boy Names That Start With X

• Xavier. Xavier is actually pretty trendy in America these days. In 2006, it ranked at #78. The name is usually pronounced eks-ZAY-vee-er in English speaking countries and ha-vee-EHR in French (the Spanish spelling of the name is usually Javier). Some American parents spell the name Xzavier. Xavier is a Basque name that means "new house."
• Xander. The second half of the popular name Alexander (which means "protector of men") is catching on as a stand-alone name, although some parents spell it Zander.
• Xerxes. If you like the letter X, this unusual name has two of them! Xerxes comes from an old Persian expression that means "monarch."

Baby Boy Names That Start With Y

• Yahir. This Arabic name is slowly becoming more popular in the United States. It means "living."
• Yale. Thansk to the college, this name has a classy air. Yale comes from an Old English expression that means "fertile plateau."
• Yehudi. Looking for an unusual Hebrew name? This one means "praise."
• Yoshiro. Yoshiro is a Japanese name that means "happy individual" or "fortunate person."
• Yancy. Yancy is from an Old French expression that means "Englishman."
• York & Yardley. The Old English names blend in with the trendy last-name-turned-first-names of today, but have a unique sound. York means "boar farm," and Yardley means "from the enclosed meadow."

Baby Boy Names That Start With Z

• Zachary. if you like Z, but want something fairly popular, this is the way to go. Zachary ranked at #33 in 2006. For something a little different, try Zachariah or Zechariah. These Hebrew names mean "the Lord recalled."
• Zayden. Zayden debuted in 2006 at #871, probably as a variation of the Aiden-Caden-Jayden-Braden-Hayden trend. Will it catch on? We'll see. For a similar Z take on trendy name, try Zaylor.
• Zane. At #243, Zane is moving up the charts and may become trendy down the line. Zane is a version of John, which means "God's grace."
• Zion. Slowly becoming more popular for both girls and boys. Zion has religious significance for both Jews and Christians.
• Zebadiah & Zebulon. Here's some uncommon Hebrew names which may be a good alternative to Zachary. Zebadiah means "given by God." Zebulon means "dwelling of honor."
• Zev. This short, strong, and unusual Hebrew name means "wolf."

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Baby Boy Names That Start With W