Names outside the top 1,000. These are genuinely rare — not invented or misspelled, just given to very few babies each year. Each has a real etymology. Sorted by popularity so you can find names with some history behind them.
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little fire
Irishcrown, wreath
Germanvenerable, revered
Germanlittle warrior, young Mars
Italianbrook, running water
Englishknower of the Atharvaveda
Indiantournament fighter
Americanlove and goodness
Japanesefine, elegant
AmericanGod has been gracious
AmericanGod-like
Americancrow, raven
Americanbrave, bold
IrishGod is gracious
Catalanplace by the forest
Americanyoung warrior, free man
Englishin him there is strength
Hebrewprimordial deity, elder god
Americanshield wolf, protector
Americanlong meadow, rocky meadow
Americanfrom the isle
Scottishfrom the Eider river
Basquewho is like God
African-Americanmy God is help
Jewishcart maker, transporter
African-Americanbrave, valiant, fearless
African-Americanking of birds (folkloric)
Englishfather of a multitude
Jewishsavior (indirect meaning)
Muslimbold and modern (cultural meaning)
Americanslender and fair
Irishfather of peace
Americanfounder, builder (cultural meaning)
Turkishruler, leader
African-Americanfree man
Englishhigh stronghold, fort on the headland
African-Americanachiever, one who succeeds
Arabicson of the brown-haired one
Englishroof maker
Englishleek farm village
Englishearth-lover
Greeklion
Hebrewthe Lord supports
Hebrewelf warrior
Englishbrave in battle, vigilant
Irishheel, sharp point
Englishof the Lord's day (Sunday)
Polishstrength, permanence
Englishlion, brave one
Turkishbright, full of sunshine
Englishwill helmet, strong protector
Englishstrife
IrishGod knows
Hebrewvalley, dell
Englishdweller by the holly
Englishheart brave
Englishstrong and courageous
African-Americanlittle raven
Irishwithout wax, pure
African-Americanleader, lord
Bretona Breton, person from Brittany
Englishborn of a pot, pot-born sage
Indianearthly, of the earth
Romanone who brings relief from sorrow
JewishYahweh is merciful
RussianGod is my strength
JewishGod is gracious (via James/Jacob etymology)
Americanbeloved of God
Jewishgift, offering (via Jesse/Isai)
Latinocrowned with laurels, victorious
Americanevening, twilight, the pleasant time of day
JewishGod is my troop, God is my strength
Jewishsky father, divine sky
Greekconviction, guiding principle
Americanalways, at all times
Englishbrother
Indianone who cares for others
Englishdivine mercy
Arabicpilgrim, palm branch bearer
Englishdivine might
Hebrewjust, righteous, equitable
Englishhis excellence, his preeminence
Hebrewbarrel maker, cask craftsman
Englishnarrow water
Scottishserious, determined, vigorous
Englishfrom the Rodney estate
Englishgift, present
Israeliof Mars, warlike
Americanman of power on the hill
Englishfrom the marshy plain
Scottishlowlands
Americanconstant, faithful
Indianperfect, unblemished
Indianhelmet of will, guardian
Irishdream, aspiration, vision
Americandivine justice
Italianmaiden, heart
AmericanGod has remembered, remembered by God
Americancrimson, deep red
Italiandescendant of Otto
Americanwarrior
Greekmodern blend of Tyler and Dylan
Americanthe sound
Hawaiiandark warrior
Scottishson of Brand, son of the sword
Americangoodness of Yahweh
Englishprosperous, wealthy
Arabicone who has achieved enlightenment
Indianstammering, lisping
Frenchcraftsman of fermented beverages
Americanruler of all, universal ruler
GermanicYahweh has shown favor
Italianthe fox, cunning animal
Englishfree one
Englishof Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth
Americanhe gave, gift
Americanyellow, golden
Scottishthe koa (warrior tree)
Hawaiiandivine, godly
Greekgolden, gilded, of gold
Roman/Latinof the raven, raven-like
Americanpermanent, steadfast
Israelimay God protect
Germanbold counsel, brave advisor
Dutchanointed one
Scandinavianbright fame
Englishadornment, embellishment
Arabicvoice of God
Americananointed one
Italianspotted one
Americanat the holly trees
Irishwho is like God?
Scandinavianspear warrior
Americanpossession, acquisition
Hebrewgentle breeze
AmericanO human (traditional interpretation)
Arabicrejoice, be glad
Latinsun
Spanishawareness, understanding, learning
Englishland of purple, merchant
IndianGod is gracious
Frenchone who hears, God has heard
Hebrewrib, side
Englishimmortal, not mortal
Welshgift of God, gift of Yahweh
Swedishcosmic creative principle
Indianlotus, water lily
JapaneseGod sees, God allocates
Hebrewbirth, creation
Americanrelated to Mary, beloved
ItalianGod has helped
Jewishshort form of Asher (happy, blessed)
Englishwise as a wolf
Englishpure (short for Catherine)
Englishfamous spear
Spanishmay God protect (folk etymology from Santiago)
Portuguesestrength, vigor
Americanancient, enduring
IrishGod is gracious
Frenchson of the prince/lord
Irishfamous advisor
Spanishresolute, crafty
EnglishGod is gracious
Italianchief, lord
Irishbrave in battle
Irishof the Jordan River
Englishflourishing, thriving, long-lived
Muslimpowerful spearman
Englishof noble renown
Americandeer, gazelle
Jewishall wise (from Norse Alviss)
Americansacred song, hymn
AmericanGod is gracious
Italian-Americanbearer of Christ
AmericanGod enlightens
Hebrewstrong, virtuous, honorable
AmericanGod is my vision
Hebrewstrong, upright
African Americantruly brave
Scottishstellar explosion, burst of light
Americanpowerful ruler
Englishmoistening, life-giving water
Arabicbeauty, handsomeness
Arabicprosperity protector
Englishblessed, fortunate
Arabicresolute, strong-willed
Arabicfrom the Roman family Terentius
Englishthe younger one
Welshroofer, one who covers
Germanfrom Dayton
Englishfrom Scotland, a Scotsman
Scottishbent river or stream
Scottishwarrior, defender
Frenchoverseer, superintendent
Englishman from Hadria
Frenchlion
Turkishsea
ScottishYahweh saves
Hebrewdivine protection
Rastafarianspeaking good things
ItalianWe draw the line at rank 1,000. Unique names (500-1,000) are uncommon but still given to hundreds of babies per year. Rare names (1,000+) are given to fewer than a hundred or so annually. Both are real names with documented origins.
Depends on what you mean. Rare names won't clash in the classroom. The tradeoff is that teachers, doctors, and automated systems may not recognize them — worth factoring in if your surname is also unusual.
Many are older names that were common in the 1800s and early 1900s and haven't returned yet — names like Roscoe, Eulalia, or Cressida. Others are cultural names from less-represented traditions that are starting to gain traction.
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