Latin Baby Names

4787 Latin names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Latin is the quiet root system beneath an enormous share of the names we love — and that is exactly why Latin baby names feel so effortlessly timeless. They have been worn for two thousand years and still land as fresh, warm and beautiful today. If you want a name with real depth that nobody will stumble over, this is the richest well on the site.

Popular Latin Girl Names

The chart-toppers are Latin through and through: Olivia, Amelia, Isabella and Ava. For something softer and more romantic, Aurora, Luna, Violet and Lily are luminous picks, while Grace, Nora and Lucy stay sweetly classic.

Strong Latin Boy Names

Oliver, Lucas, James and Sebastian lead the field. For something with a little more swagger there is Roman, Julian, Santiago and Luca; and the short, confident Leo, Luke and Miles never miss.

Why Latin Names Never Date

Because they arrived in English centuries ago and simply never left. A Latin name has already survived every trend cycle there is — so it will not pin your child to the year they were born, and it will sound just as right at eighty as at eight.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.

Latin Girl Names

Olivia#1 in the U.S.Olive tree; a symbol of peace▶Amelia#4 in the U.S.Work; industrious; striving▶Isabella#7 in the U.S.Devoted to God; pledged to God; my God is an oath▶Ava#11 in the U.S.Life; living one; possibly from Latin avis (bird)▶Violet#13 in the U.S.The violet flower; purple-colored; from Latin viola▶Aurora#15 in the U.S.Dawn; the dawn goddess; morning light▶Lily#18 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocence▶Camila#19 in the U.S.From the Latin Camilla, a name for a young attendant in religious ceremonies; popularized in th▶Nora#20 in the U.S.Honor; woman of honor; from Latin honora via Honoria▶Lucy#25 in the U.S.Light; born at dawn or by daylight▶Luna#27 in the U.S.Moon; the moon goddess▶Emily#34 in the U.S.Rival; one who strives; from the Roman family name Aemilius▶Valentina#35 in the U.S.Strong, healthy, vigorous — feminine of Valentinus, from Latin valens (strong, healthy)▶Grace#38 in the U.S.Grace, elegance; divine favor▶Emilia#45 in the U.S.Rival; eager, industrious — from the Roman family name Aemilius▶Nova#46 in the U.S.New; a nova — a star that suddenly flares in brightness▶Stella#52 in the U.S.Star; from Latin stella▶Victoria#54 in the U.S.Victory; from Latin victoria▶Lillian#57 in the U.S.Lily flower; purity — from Latin lilium (lily), via the name Lily▶Clara#63 in the U.S.Bright; clear; famous — from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famous)▶Ruby#64 in the U.S.Deep red precious gemstone; from Latin rubeus, meaning red▶

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Latin Boy Names

Oliver#3 in the U.S.Olive tree; associated with peace and fruitfulness▶James#6 in the U.S.Supplanter; one who takes the place of another▶Lucas#10 in the U.S.Light; bringer of light; from the Latin lux (light)▶Luca#14 in the U.S.Light; from Lucania; Italian form of Lucas/Luke▶Sebastian#16 in the U.S.From Sebastia (a city in Asia Minor); venerable; revered; from Greek sebastos▶Leo#19 in the U.S.Lion; lion-hearted▶Julian#25 in the U.S.Youthful; belonging to Julius; descended from Jove (Jupiter)▶Santiago#26 in the U.S.Saint James; from Santo (Saint) + Iago (Spanish form of James, from Hebrew Ya'aqov)▶Owen#31 in the U.S.Young warrior; well-born; the Welsh form of Eugene▶Luke#33 in the U.S.Light; from Lucania; the Greek form of the evangelist's name▶Bennett#40 in the U.S.Blessed; medieval English form of Benedict, from Latin benedictus▶Roman#42 in the U.S.Citizen of Rome; a Roman person▶Miles#44 in the U.S.Soldier; from Latin miles, or possibly Germanic Milo (merciful, gracious)▶Anthony#46 in the U.S.Priceless; of inestimable worth — from the Roman family name Antonius▶Angel#67 in the U.S.Messenger; angel — from Greek angelos (messenger) via Latin angelus▶Silas#71 in the U.S.Possibly from Latin silva (forest/wood) or Aramaic form of Saul; exact origin disputed▶Adrian#74 in the U.S.From Hadria; man from the Adriatic region of northern Italy▶August#81 in the U.S.Great; majestic; venerable — from Latin augustus (revered, majestic)▶Luka#85 in the U.S.Light; or man from Lucania (southern Italy) — Slavic and Italian form of Luke/Lucas, from Latin▶Emiliano#94 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'▶Christian#96 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; a Christian person — from Latin Christianus, Greek Christianos▶

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Frequently Asked

What are popular Latin girl names?

Popular Latin girl names include Olivia, Amelia, Isabella, Aurora, Luna and Grace.

What are popular Latin boy names?

Popular Latin boy names include Oliver, Lucas, Sebastian, Leo, Julian and Roman.

Are Latin names still popular today?

Very — several of the most popular names in the U.S. right now are Latin in origin, including Olivia and Oliver. Each page here shows the current U.S. popularity so you can see for yourself.

How many Latin baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 4787 Latin baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.