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If you know you're giving birth to a boy, then you'll probably want to start brainstorming some names for your future son. Heck, even if you don't know your baby's sex, you might want to lay out some options before their due date. If you want to skip the classic names you've heard plenty of times before, you could opt for one of these more unique boy names.

Keep in mind that the distinctiveness of any name depends a lot on context. For example, many names that have been traditionally less common have exploded in popularity in recent years. Additionally, names that are rare in some states appear very frequently in others. Check out the list below of 24 names for your new baby boy that are universally unique and have a range of origins. You could also take your baby-naming cues from a particular heritage, creative celebrity, or collections of the most unusual monikers, all of which have options that don't include Tom or Steve.

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Zayn

The name Zayn is of Arabic origins and means "beauty, grace," according to Nameberry. Though the name shot to popularity after the rise of One Direction's Zayn Malik, it's still far from the top 100 most popular baby names.

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Wren

If you're looking for a more gender-neutral name, Wren works really well. It's a popular name for girls but has gained some traction in boys as well, just not as much in comparison.

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Jax

Jax also works as a sweet name that falls outside of gender constraints, though its meaning is very boy-centric. The American name means "son of Jack," according to Baby Names.

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Finlay

While Finlay is a popular name in Scotland, it's still very unique in the U.S. Meaning "fair haired warrior," you can only hope that your little one will grow up with a fighting spirit.

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Lonnie

Lonnie has German origins and can also be used as a girl's name. This makes it a choice that feels individual, yet is also more gender neutral.

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Wells

Wells is considered a trendy name at the moment, though it still ranks far down the list of baby name rankings. Meaning "spring," it evokes a lighthearted personality.

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Gray

A shortened version of Grayson, Gray derives it's meaning from the color. It somehow manages to be distinctive yet subtle at the same time.

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Edmond

A vintage name that has declined in popularity since the 1800's, Edmond is ripe to be brought back into the present day. It also might suggest good financial fortune for your son, as it means "protector of wealth."

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Elon

Elon is one of the rarest names on this list, though it may sound familiar due to the fame of entrepreneur Elon Musk. For the newest entrepreneur of the family, this name will provide some inspiration.

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Coen

For future filmmakers (or parents who are film buffs), Coen makes an excellent name choice as it's reminiscent of the pair of filmmaking brothers. The name has German origins and means "brave."

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Hendrix

Stemming from the name Henry, Hendrix is a far less common name that will probably remind you of the American rock singer. It's also one of the 20% of American baby forenames that started as surnames.

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Aarav

While the name Aarav is quite popular in the U.K., it remains less common in the U.S. A Hindi name meaning "peaceful," it also easily lends itself to the nickname Ravi.

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Alonzo

Having both Spanish and Italian origins, Alonzo is a name that will give your son some flair. Plus, he's got two nicknames to choose from: Lon or Zo.

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Thaddeus

The name Thaddeus has biblical roots and translates to mean "gift of God". Unlike other biblical names like Adam, James or Matthew, Thaddeus is seldom used and a highly unique choice.

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Quinten

Names starting with Q tend to be rare in general, and Quinten is no exception. This spelling is the least common out of all the iterations, and meaning "fifth" in Latin, is especially perfect for baby #5.

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