Some Interesting Baby Boy Names You Might Not Have On Your List

Looking for baby boy names that are a little more unusual? Go modern with monikers that use the letters X or Z. Some to consider:
Axel: Danish for “father of peace,” the name has been rising steadily, ranking at No. 167 on the top baby names list for boys in 2013. And if you’re a big Guns ‘N’ Roses fan, consider spelling it “Axl.”
Phoenix: Name your kid after a mythical bird that rose from ashes, inspiring hope or idealism? Sounds pretty modern to us.

The name held the No. 382 spot last year, debuting on the list in 1995.
Zane: Love the name John, but prefer something more unique? Zane is the Hebrew version of John (meaning Gift from God), and, in 2013, was the No. 215 most popular name for baby boys.
More modern X and Z names for boys:

• Zeke
• Blaze
• Jax
• Zander
• Ajax
• Maddox