One of the best things parents love to do before they become parents is thinking of nice names for their children. From ancient, Biblical ones to newly minted, modern names, there are plenty of options for you to choose from. We’ve made it easier for you to choose from a list of some amazing names. These have been around for years or have grown in popularity in recent times.
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60 Exotic Baby Boy Names with their Meanings
We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular baby boy names to choose from, so you can name your little one something exotic and rare:
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| Name | Meaning |
| Ade | An ode to the African culture, Ade is an exotic name that has a Nigerian origin. It means “crown” or “king” and is also a short form for the name Adebola. |
| Akio | Akio is a wonderful sounding name for your baby boy. It means “bright man” and is a popular name in Japan. |
| Alessandro | Alessandro is another awesome option to name your child. It is after the legendary conqueror, Alexander the Great. |
| Alfie | Alfie is a unique name for your baby boy. It means “Wise counselor” or “handsome” |
| Amir | Amir is of Arabic origin and means “prince.” It is a regal option you could think of naming your son |
| Amit | A popular name in India and Israel, Amit is still relatively new in the world of English-speakers. You could consider it as a unique name |
| Ammiras | A name that is slightly related to Amira, Ammiras means “rich” or “prosperous,”. It is a popular option for you to name your child something exotic. |
| Anders | An Old Country variation of the name, Andrew, Anders is a Greek-origin word that means “strong and manly”. |
| Asher | An ancient Hebrew name, Asher is a cool option to name your baby boy. It means happy and we’re sure your boy would love it too. |
| Axel | A name that means “Father of Peace,” Axel has grown in popularity over the years. It is also the stage name of the frontman of the legendary band, Guns ‘n Roses, “Axl Rose” |
| Azrael | The name of a popular angel from Jewish and Islam, Azrael is a unique and exotic-sounding name you could give your son |
| Bran | Bran is an Irish name that means “raven” and is a popular choice among many parents. It is also a nod to “Brandon Stark” from Game of Thrones, who becomes the “Three-eyed Raven” in the show |
| Daan | A shortened version of the Scandinavian name, Daniel, Daan is one of the most popular names in Belgium and Netherlands |
| Danial | A Hebrew name that means, “God is my judge,” Danial is a cool middle or first name you could give to your son. |
| Devin | Devin means “helper” and has a romantic touch to it. It means “poet” or “fawn” |
| Emil | A name of Latin origin, Emil is a popular option among parents who have various ethnic backgrounds. |
| Enzo | The name, “Henry” has an Italian version to it and it’s called Enzo. Enzo is a cool name that means “ruler” and is one you should consider. |
| Ethan | Another Biblical reference for you to choose, Ethan means “Gift of the island” |
| Eugene | Eugene is a name with Greek roots and is also called, “Well born.” |
| Fabian | An ancient saint’s name that was “the one who grows bean,” Fabian has been around for many years. |
| Fitim | A name of Albanian origins, Fitim means “profit” and the belief is that boys named Fitim will achieve prosperity and success all through their lives |
| Florian | A popular name in Germany and Austria, Florian was inspired by the female name that’s Florence. It means flowering and is a unique name for a baby boy. |
| Floro | A cute sounding name you could give your baby boy is “Floro.” It is a Latin word that means, “flower”. |
| Francesco | A very popular baby boy’s name, Francesco means “free man” and is commonly found around Italy. It is a derivative of the name, Francis. |
| Grigor | Grigor is a name of Russian origin and it means “vigilant” or “on the watch” and is a Eastern European sounding name you could consider for your boy. |
| Hamish | An exotic-sounding Scottish name, Hamish means “supplant” and is believed to be of Latin Jarmocus origins. Boys named Hamish are believed to be good at leading people around them. |
| Harper | A British-origin word that means Harpist, Harper has been around for many years and is still a popular choice among many parents. |
| Humphrey | An exotic British name, Humphrey has Germanic origins and means “peaceful warrior.” It is a nice name for baby boys and you could name your son this. |
| Ivan | A different version of the name, “John,” Ivan is a popular Middle Eastern name. It is an ancient Biblical name that you could consider. |
| Jett | This name comes from the semi-precious stone that’s known as Jade. It is a great name for your little boy and is sure to stand out among the rest. |
| Jibri | An African name that’s popular all over the Middle East, Jibri is the Arabic variation of the ancient Hebrew name, Gabriel which means, “God is my strong man.” |
| Kevin | A popular name, yet an exotic one, Kevin was the name of a 7th Century saint who had established a monastery in Ireland. It also means, “handsome.” |
| Killian | An Irish-origin word that means “battle” or “Fair,” Killian is a popular choice among many parents around the world. |
| Lars | Lars is a nice option for your son and is derived from the Roman name, “Laurentius” which means “crowned with laurels”. |
| Lautaro | A Native American name by origin, Lautaro means “daring and enterprising” and is a rare name for a boy you should consider. |
| Lazar | A shortened version of the name, “Elezar,” Lazar means “God Helps.” It is a popular Serbian name and has other forms as well, including Lazaro. |
| Leon | One of the top names in Germany, Leon is a cool-sounding name that your son would appreciate growing up. It means “Lion” and is an exotic name for him for sure. |
| Linus | A mythological name that’s been around since the ancient Greek era, Linus means “flax” or “blond”. It is a nice name that sounds musical as well. |
| Luca | A Latin word that means, “brighter than light.” Luca means a “citizen from Lucania”, which is an ancient area from South Italy. |
| Mauro | Another awesome name to consider is Mauro, and it is an Italian name that means, “dark”. |
| Mazin | Mazin is an Arabic name that is derived from “muzn”. The word means “rain” and is a unique sounding one you could give your son, if he is born around the monsoon period. |
| Milan | A modern name for your boy could easily be Milan. The name is popular in Rome and Belgium. |
| Nate | A word of Hebrew origin, Nate is a nice name that means, “God has given.” It is an option you could consider for your little boy. |
| Nicolai | A Greek-origin name, Nicolai means “the people of victory” and is definitely a rare and unique name for your boy. |
| Ozias | Definitely one of the cooler names on this list, Ozias is an ancient Biblical name and was one of the characters in the holy book |
| Pavel | A Slavic origin word that comes from Paul, Pavel comes from the Latin word which means “humble.” |
| Phoenix | A bird that rose from the ashes and one that never dies, Phoenix is a cool name that can inspire idealism and hope in your child. |
| Rasmus | A variation of an ancient name called “Erasmus,” Rasmus gets its name from Greece. In Greek, it is called “beloved” and is a cute name for your baby boy |
| Razi | A really exotic male name for your boy could be Razi, which is of Hebrew origin. It means “secret” and is definitely a name you should consider for your little one. |
| Ren | A popular unisex name and a nod to Kylo-Ren from Star Wars, Ren is a Japanese word that means water lily. |
| Rocco | A cool sounding name you could give your son, Rocco means “rest,” in Italian. |
| Santi | Santi is a popular Hispanic as well as American name that you could give your baby boy |
| Sem | A Dutch name and a variation of the Biblical name “Shem,” Shem is an alternate version of the word Sam and was the son of Noah. |
| Sylvester | An exotic name, Sylvester means “wild” or “wooded” and is a cool name for your little boy. |
| Teo | A Greek-origin word, Teo is a cool name you could give your kid. It means “gift from God” |
| Umberto | A rare name you could give your little one is “Umberto,” and it means “renowned warrior.” It is Italian in origin and also means “bright” |
| Vladimir | Vladimir is a popular Russian name and means “Universal Ruler.” You can shorten it to “Vlado” to make it easier |
| Zane | A unique name you can give your child, Zane is the Hebrew version of the name, “Gift of God.” It is an alternate way to use the name, John. |
| Zenon | A variation of the word Zeno, Zenon is related to Zeus, the king of all gods in Greek mythology. In Greek, the name means, “great thinker.” |
| Zinedine | If the boy’s father is a big football fan, then Zinedine is definitely a name to consider. It means “the beautiful one on the path” in Swahili and Kurdish. |
Thus, we’ve compiled this list of awesome names for you to consider. Choose one that your little boy would love to be called growing up and you’re good to go!
