Cool And Unique Boy Names

From modern to edgy, sporty to exotic, have fun picking a baby boy name that is as unique and trendsetting as your son.

Are you looking for a unique baby boy name that has a cool and edgy sound to it? For those trend-setting parents who want a more unusual boy’s name, this list if for you! From modern names like Kace and Slate, to exotic names and sporty names, check out our list of unique boy names.

Research has shown that the parents who say they have regretted their baby name choice say it is became their chosen name ended up being too popular. Avoid being a statistic with these great baby boy names that are unique, but not too “out there.”

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Modern boy names

These baby boy names have a modern and forward-thinking sound to them. As you may notice, many of these names have an “x” or “z” in them, giving them a futuristic edge. Some of these names are also unisex and work for a boy or a girl:

•   Zeke
•   Axel
•   Phoenix
•   Jett
•   Blaze
•   Jax
•   Kace
•   Zane
•   Zander
•   Ajax
•   Gunner
•   Pierce
•   Slate
•   Grey
•   Maddox
•   Mekhi
•   Solomon
•   Nixon
•   Damon
•   Orion

Tough baby boy names

Unlike some unisex baby names, there will be no doubt that the following baby names are for a boy! These names are masculine and tough – and perfect for your trend-setting son.

•   Maximus
•   Ryker
•   Harley
•   Ridge
•   Titus
•   Rocco
•   Vincent
•   Dexter
•   Jagger
•   Pierce
•   Steel
•   Thorn
•   Constantine
•   Fabian
•   Caspian
•   Darius
•   Maverick
•   Gus