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Rare Baby Names

Rare Boy Names

Explore 55,539 Rare boy names — genuinely uncommon names, ranked outside the top 2,000 everywhere we have data.

113,319 Total Names
76,217 Girl Names
55,539 Boy Names
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A name counts as rare when its best current rank across every birth registry we track is outside the top 2,000 — verified names given to real babies, just very few of them.

  1. Gamel Arabic

    The name 'Gamel' is a variant of 'Gamal,' meaning "camel" in Arabic, derived from the Semitic root *g-m-l* (to bear or carry).

  2. Johny

    The given name 'Johny' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan' or 'Yuhanan', meaning 'God is gracious' or 'God is merciful', with its linguistic root in Semitic languages.

  3. Ramveer Sanskrit

    Ramveer is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Ram" (referring to the Hindu deity Rama or meaning "pleasing") with "veer" (meaning "brave" or "warrior"), thus denoting a brave follower of Ram or a…

  4. Jamall Arabic

    The name 'Jamall' is a variant of 'Jamal', meaning "beauty" or "handsomeness" in Arabic, derived from the Semitic root *j-m-l*.

  5. Jouni-Pekka Hebrew and Latin

    Jouni-Pekka is a Finnish compound name combining Jouni (a Finnish form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious") and Pekka (Finnish form of Peter, from Latin Petrus meaning "stone").

  6. Popat Sanskrit

    Popat is derived from Sanskrit "Popaka" or "Popati," meaning "grandfather" or "respected elder," with roots in ancient Indian languages.

  7. Djemel Arabic

    Djemel is an alternate spelling of Jamal, derived from the Arabic root j-m-l, meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." The name has Semitic linguistic origins and is fundamentally connected to the Arabic word for…

  8. Guito Latin

    Guito is a Spanish diminutive of Agustín, derived from the Latin name Augustinus, meaning "venerable" or "majestic" from the root "augustus." The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking Catholic cultures, particularly in…

  9. Juha-Ville Hebrew/Germanic

    Juha-Ville is a Finnish compound name combining "Juha" (derived from Johannes, meaning "God is gracious") and "Ville" (a diminutive of Wilhelm, meaning "resolute protector").

  10. Lovekush Sanskrit

    Lovekush is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Love" (derived from Sanskrit roots meaning affection or desire) with "Kush" (referring to Kush, the son of Rama in Hindu mythology, symbolizing virtue and prosperity).

  11. Mujeeb Arabic

    Mujeeb derives from the Arabic root j-w-b, meaning "one who responds" or "the responder," often interpreted as "the answerer of prayers" in Islamic contexts.

  12. Kemel Arabic

    Kemel is derived from the Arabic root k-m-l, meaning "perfect" or "complete," related to the word "kamal" (perfection).

  13. Yariel

    The given name 'Yariel' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yeriel', meaning 'God will lift up' or 'God will exalt', with its linguistic root in the Hebrew language.

  14. Manvinder Punjabi

    Manvinder is a Punjabi name composed of "Man" (mind) and "Vinder" (finder/conqueror), meaning "one who conquers the mind" or "master of the mind," with roots in Sanskrit.

  15. Rabbi Hebrew

    The name Rabbi derives from Hebrew "rabbi" (רַבִּי), meaning "my master" or "my teacher," composed of the root "rab" (master) plus the possessive suffix "i" (my).

  16. Jyri-Petteri Greek

    Jyri-Petteri is a Finnish compound name combining Jyri (derived from Greek Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "tiller of the earth") and Petteri (the Finnish form of Peter, from Greek Petros, meaning "stone" or…

  17. Abdon Hebrew

    The name 'Abdon' means "servant" or "worshipper," derived from the Hebrew root עָבַד (avad), meaning "to serve" or "to work." It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of several minor…

  18. Sujith Sanskrit

    Sujith is a Sanskrit name composed of "su" (good/well) and "jith" (conquered/victor), meaning "one who is well-conquered" or "good victor." The name derives from Sanskrit linguistic roots commonly used in Indian naming…

  19. Kaappo Hebrew

    Kaappo is a Finnish diminutive form of Jaakob, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob (Yaakov), meaning "supplanter" or "heel-grabber." The name is primarily used in Finland and Finnish-speaking regions, with roots in…

  20. Axell Scandinavian

    The name 'Axell' is a variant of 'Axel,' derived from the Hebrew name 'Absalom' meaning "father of peace," via the Scandinavian and German diminutive form.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rare Boy Names

What makes a name "Rare"?

A name counts as rare when its best current rank across every birth registry we track is outside the top 2,000 — verified names given to real babies, just very few of them. The same rule powers the Style filter on our Browse Names tool, so this page and the live filter always agree.

How many Rare boy names are there?

This page lists 55,539 Rare boy names, each linking to a full profile with meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity history.

Are there Rare girl names too?

Yes — we have 76,217 Rare girl names, and 113,319 Rare names in total across both genders.

Where does the popularity data come from?

From official national birth registries in 25+ countries (US SSA, England & Wales ONS, India, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and more) — not scraped guesses. Every name page shows its year-by-year chart.

Can I combine Rare with other filters?

Yes — the Browse Names tool lets you stack style with gender, first letter, origin, zodiac/rashi, nakshatra, and numerology in one search.

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