50+ Unique Boy Names for 2020

Top pick: Casper

This ancient name meaning "treasurer" is admittedly already popular in the Netherlands and Scandinavia, where it's sometimes shortened to Cas. But in the states, it has yet to take off, and we can’t think of more hipster nickname than Cap, can you?

Runners-Up:

• Linus
• Waldo
• Orson

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Top Pick: Wilder

Defined as "to cause to lose one's way," this name is destined to belong to a very strong-willed little one. Although the name has not cracked the top 1000 list in the last 100 years, it is on the rise.

Runners-up:

• Harley
• Rocco
• Maximus

Top Pick: Jax

Choose any number of names with an "x" or a "z" and you’re sure to set your kid apart on the playground. A modern twist on Jackson, Jax skips a traditional moniker and goes straight to cool nickname status.

Runners-up:

• Phoenix
• Zane
• Zeke

Top Pick: Otis

Vintage grandpa names dubbed "old man" names have become especially popular for boys in the past few years. Yes, celebs like Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis picked Otis for their son, but this name is still well outside of the top 100 coming in #739 in 2018 so it's still sure to be a unique pick.

Runners-up:

• Hugo
• Leopold
• Nelson

Top Pick: Jett

Landing at #304 on Nameberry's list of top baby names list in 2018, your son won't be in much danger of being one of many Jetts raising hands in kindergarten. This name comes from the black semi-precious stone (or you can go with jet engine if you're a lover of air travel).

Runners-up:

• Mekhi
• Orion
• Gunner

Top Pick: Titus

Of Latin origin meaning "title of honour”, Titus is definitely the name of kid destined to be standing on an Olympic podium with a gold medal around his neck. This name is being touted as a top name for boys in 2020, but it's no where near too popular yet.

Runners-up:

• Spike
• Ace
• Duke

Top Pick: Miller

This last name option was popular at the turn of the 20th century, but fell out of favor from the 1940s until it reemerged a decade ago. Still, Miller is far out of the too popular range ranking #871 in 2018.

Runners-up:

• Ledger
• Ford
• Anderson

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Top pick: Kit

Traditionally short for Christopher or Katherine, Kit is definitely cool enough to stand on it’s own as a short baby name pick for boys thanks to English actor Kit Harington of Game of Thrones.

Runners-up:

• Kent
• Gage
• Van

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Top Pick: Lazarus

Steeped in Old Testament origin and meaning "God is my helper”, Lazarus (or Laz for short) is the epitome of what’s old is now oh-so cool.

Runners-Up:

• Dexter
• Gus
• Walter

Top Pick: Bowie

Scottish for blond, and identified with rocker David Bowie and Alamo hero Jim Bowie, this name also has never made the top 1000 list, but definitely carries a bad boy cache.

Runners-up:

• Jagger
• Maverick

Top pick: Jasper

Colorful nature-themed baby names are among the most popular bohemian baby names around, and Jasper, which is a red, rust, or brown precious stone is climbing the charts (but not too much) in terms of popularity.

Runners-up:

• Bodhi
• Ash
• Phoenix

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Top pick: Benedict

If you're feeling especially grateful for a rainbow baby on the way, express it by choosing this unique boy name that means "blessing".

Runners-up:

• Theodore, which means "gift from God"
• Amado, which means “beloved”
• Raiden, which means "thunder and lightning"

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Top Pick: Diego

This Spanish name is on the rise due to the fact that it goes well with last names of many origins, but it's still out of the top 100 list as of 2018.

Runners-up:

• Osvaldo, means “ruler” or “God’s power”
• Maximilian, , son of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony
• Sancho, means “saint”

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Top Pick: Josiah

This Hebrew name meaning "God supports, heals" is more unique spin on Joseph, but not so uncommon that people won't know how to spell it.

Runners-up:

• Jude
• Zacharias
• Gabriel

Top pick: Remington

Looking for a name with a little bit of southern swagger? With a shortened form of Remy, Remington works beautifully as a boy or girl name and invokes feelings of infamous cowboy gear.

Runners-up:

• Waylon
• Nash
• Macon

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