Latin Boy Names
1537 latin boy names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Say a Latin boy name in a crowded room and nobody asks you to spell it. That is the whole appeal: strength without strain, tradition without dust. James has been steady for generations and shows no sign of tiring, Oliver climbed to the very top of the American charts, and Lucas manages to sound both ancient and completely current. Add Leo (lion), three letters that punch far above their weight, and you have the core of the Latin boy names parents keep coming back to — names that will survive a kindergarten roll call, a college application and a nameplate on a door.
The more textured picks are worth a slower look. Sebastian and Julian bring a certain old-world elegance that never tips into precious, while Santiago and Luca carry Spanish and Italian warmth straight from the same root stock. For something with a surname edge, Bennett (blessed) and Miles read polished and a little literary. And if you want the boldest option on the page, Roman says exactly what it is — unapologetic, cinematic, and surprisingly wearable on a small boy.
Every name below opens to its full page — a sourced meaning, its journey out of Rome and into English, its U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you fall for it.
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▶Myles#100 in the U.S.Soldier; or merciful — from Latin miles (soldier) or Irish Gaelic Maol Íosa (servant of Jesus)▶Dominic#106 in the U.S.Belonging to God; of the Lord — from Latin dominicus (of the Lord), from dominus (lord, master)▶Vincent#107 in the U.S.Conquering; prevailing — from Latin Vincentius, from vincere (to conquer)▶River#111 in the U.S.A flowing body of water; from Old French riviere, from Latin riparia (riverbank)▶Austin#113 in the U.S.Great; venerable; dignified — English contracted form of Augustine, from Latin augustus (great,▶Lorenzo#117 in the U.S.From Laurentum, an ancient Italian city; associated with the laurel tree symbolizing honor and ▶Callum#118 in the U.S.Dove; Scottish Gaelic form of Columba (Latin: dove)▶Milo#119 in the U.S.Soldier; merciful; or grain — from Old High German mild (mild, merciful) or Latin milo (soldier▶Calvin#132 in the U.S.Bald, hairless — from the French surname Cauvin/Calvin, derived from Latin calvus (bald)▶Leon#138 in the U.S.Lion — from Greek leōn and Latin leo▶Emilio#154 in the U.S.Rival, eager to excel — Italian/Spanish form of Emil, from the Roman family name Aemilius, from▶Jude#155 in the U.S.Praised, he will be praised — Latin form of Judah, from Hebrew Yehudah (praise, praised)▶Ace#164 in the U.S.One, unity — from Old French as, from Latin as (a unit, the number one); extended to mean one w▶Jett#169 in the U.S.Jet-black gemstone; from Old French jaiet, from Latin gagates (stone of Gagai)▶Felix#175 in the U.S.Happy, fortunate, blessed▶Antonio#176 in the U.S.Priceless, of inestimable worth — Italian/Spanish form of Anthony, from the Roman family name A▶Max#180 in the U.S.Greatest, most excellent — short form of Maximilian or Maxwell, from Latin maximus (greatest)▶Peter#187 in the U.S.Rock; stone; from Greek Petros, a translation of Aramaic Kepha (Cephas)▶Legend#193 in the U.S.A story to be read; a remarkable, enduring story or person — from Latin legenda (things to be r▶Victor#211 in the U.S.Conqueror; victor; from Latin victor (conqueror), from vincere (to conquer)▶Griffin#222 in the U.S.Strong lord; from Welsh Gruffudd: griff (strong, grip) + udd (lord, prince)▶Justin#233 in the U.S.Just, righteous, fair — from Latin Justinus, a derivative of iustus (just, righteous, fair)▶Patrick#235 in the U.S.Nobleman; patrician; from Latin Patricius (noble, of the patrician class)▶Mark#245 in the U.S.Of Mars; consecrated to the god of war▶Marcus#258 in the U.S.Of Mars; consecrated to Mars; warlike; from Latin Marcus, connected to the Roman god of war▶Paul#262 in the U.S.Small, humble▶Saint#267 in the U.S.A holy person; one declared a saint by the church▶Maximus#276 in the U.S.The greatest; the largest▶Maximiliano#280 in the U.S.The greatest; Latin Maximus combined with Aemilianus▶Atticus#281 in the U.S.From Attica; a man of Athens or Attica▶Lukas#288 in the U.S.From Lucania (a region of ancient southern Italy); also interpreted as light, from Greek leukos▶Romeo#302 in the U.S.Pilgrim to Rome; one who has made the pilgrimage to Rome▶Luciano#305 in the U.S.Light; from the Roman family name Lucius▶Dante#308 in the U.S.Enduring, steadfast; a short form of Durante▶Mathias#312 in the U.S.Derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God', transmitted thro▶Francisco#322 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Franciscus, the Latinized name for a Frenchman or a member of th▶Cruz#331 in the U.S.From the Spanish and Portuguese word 'cruz', meaning cross, derived from Latin 'crux'. In the C▶Martin#335 in the U.S.From the Latin Martinus, a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war. The name thus means 'of Ma▶Leonel#350 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Lionel, from the Latin 'leo' (lion) with a diminutive suffix, me▶Damien#352 in the U.S.From the Greek Damianos, derived from 'damazo' (to tame, subdue, or master), meaning 'one who t▶Santino#353 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Santo, from Latin 'sanctus' (holy, saint) — meaning 'little saint' or 'li▶Titus#358 in the U.S.A Roman praenomen (personal name) of uncertain Etruscan or Latin origin, possibly related to th▶Cristian#362 in the U.S.Spanish, Italian, and Romanian form of Christian, from the Latin Christianus, meaning 'a Christ▶Onyx#365 in the U.S.From the Greek 'onyx', meaning claw or fingernail (because the stone's colors resemble a finger▶Marco#370 in the U.S.Italian form of Marcus, from the Latin Marticus or Martus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of ▶Matthias#372 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' (gift of God), transmitted through Greek a▶Clark#377 in the U.S.Occupational name from Old English clerc, meaning a scribe, scholar, or clergyman, itself from ▶Lawson#381 in the U.S.English surname meaning son of Lawrence, itself from Latin Laurentius meaning man from Laurentu▶Stephen#383 in the U.S.From Greek Stephanos meaning crown or garland, the symbol of victory and honor in classical ant▶Cesar#385 in the U.S.Spanish form of Caesar, from Latin caesaries meaning thick head of hair; later used as an imper▶Marcelo#399 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcellus, from Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, connect▶Augustus#407 in the U.S.From Latin augustus meaning venerable, great, or majestic; the honorific title taken by the fir▶Remy#408 in the U.S.From French Rémi, a form of the Latin Remigius meaning oarsman or one who rows; connected to Sa▶Francis#420 in the U.S.From Latin Franciscus meaning Frenchman, derived from Francus meaning Frank (a Germanic tribe) ▶Julius#424 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Julius, connected to Greek ioulos meaning downy-bearded or possibly ▶Lucca#425 in the U.S.Italian form of Lucas or Luca, from Latin Lucius meaning light; also the name of a historic Tus▶Isaias#426 in the U.S.Spanish and Latin form of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu meaning God is salvation or Yahweh is s▶Pablo#430 in the U.S.Spanish form of Paul, from Latin Paulus meaning small or humble; associated with the Apostle Pa▶Mario#438 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Marius, derived from the Roman family name linked to Mars, the god ▶Sylas#440 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Silas, from Latin Silvanus meaning 'of the forest' or possibly a short form▶Sergio#441 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Sergius, a Roman family name of uncertain etymology, possibly from ▶Valentino#444 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Valentino/Valentinus, from Latin 'valens' meaning strong, vigorous, or he▶Prince#447 in the U.S.From Old French 'prince' and Latin 'princeps' meaning 'first one' or 'chief,' referring to a ro▶Rome#452 in the U.S.From the name of the ancient city Roma, used directly as a given name; the city's own etymology▶Sage#456 in the U.S.From the English word 'sage' meaning a wise person, and also the aromatic herb, both derived fr▶Lucian#462 in the U.S.From Latin 'Lucianus,' a Roman family name derived from 'Lucius' and ultimately 'lux/lucis' mea▶Soren#464 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of the Latin name Severinus, from 'severus' meaning strict or stern; also con▶Fabian#468 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Fabianus, derived from 'Fabius,' which comes from Latin 'faba' meani▶Noel#478 in the U.S.From Old French 'Noël,' derived from Latin 'natalis' (birth) or 'natalis dies Domini' (birthday▶Cassian#479 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Cassius, derived from Latin 'cassus' meaning hollow, empty, or vain;▶Caspian#491 in the U.S.From the Latin Caspius/Greek Kaspios, referring to the Caspian Sea region; possibly from the an▶Pierce#505 in the U.S.Medieval English form of Piers, itself the Anglo-Norman French form of Peter, from Latin Petrus▶Marcos#517 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus/Mark, from Latin Marcus, derived from the Roman god Mars,▶Lawrence#520 in the U.S.From the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'man from Laurentum,' an ancient city near Rome; the city na▶Cal#543 in the U.S.Short form of Calvin (from Latin Calvinus, meaning 'bald,' from calvus) or Caleb (from Hebrew K▶Augustine#545 in the U.S.From Latin Augustinus, a diminutive of Augustus, derived from augere meaning 'to increase' or '▶Maximo#580 in the U.S.Spanish form of Maximus, from Latin maximus meaning 'the greatest' or 'greatest of all,' the su▶Cassius#583 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Cassius, possibly derived from Latin cassus meaning 'hollow,' 'empty▶Camilo#585 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Camillus, from the Latin camillus referring to a freeborn youth who▶Vicente#589 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, derived from vincere meaning 'to▶Maximilian#590 in the U.S.From Latin Maximilianus, a blend of Maximus ('the greatest') and Aemilianus (from the Aemilii f▶Dominick#622 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Dominic, from Latin Dominicus meaning 'belonging to the Lord' or 'of God,' ▶Arturo#627 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Arthur, from the Celtic roots possibly related to the Proto-Celtic ▶Sincere#631 in the U.S.From Latin sincerus, meaning 'whole,' 'pure,' 'genuine,' or 'honest.' One folk etymology derive▶Julio#641 in the U.S.Spanish form of Julius, from the Latin gens name Iulius, possibly derived from Greek Ioulos mea▶Amias#642 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Amatus, from Latin amatus meaning beloved or loved; alternatively linked ▶Quincy#654 in the U.S.From a French surname derived from a place name meaning estate of Quintus (the fifth), from Lat▶Lionel#659 in the U.S.From Old French lionel, a diminutive of lion, from Latin leo meaning lion; used in medieval Fra▶Valentin#660 in the U.S.From Latin Valentinus, from valens meaning strong, healthy, or vigorous; borne by a 3rd-century▶Aries#661 in the U.S.From Latin aries meaning ram; the name of the first sign of the zodiac (March 21–April 19) and ▶Creed#663 in the U.S.From the English word creed, from Latin credo meaning I believe; a statement of faith or core p▶Mauricio#664 in the U.S.Spanish form of Maurice, from Latin Mauritius, from Maurus meaning a Moor or inhabitant of Maur▶Major#670 in the U.S.From the Latin comparative adjective maior meaning greater or larger; used as a military rank n▶Benicio#672 in the U.S.Spanish elaboration of Benito or Benedetto, from Latin Benedictus meaning blessed or well-spoke▶Vincenzo#674 in the U.S.Italian form of Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, derived from vincere meaning to conquer or to w▶Aurelio#681 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Aurelius, from Latin aureus meaning golden or made of gold; the Rom▶Dexter#693 in the U.S.Right-handed; skillful; dexterous; from Latin dexter meaning right hand side or skillful▶Duke#695 in the U.S.Leader; nobleman; from Latin dux (leader, commander) via Old French duc, denoting the highest r▶Dennis#707 in the U.S.From the Medieval Latin Dionysius, derived from the Greek Dionysios, meaning 'follower of Diony▶Julien#709 in the U.S.French form of Julian, from the Latin Iulianus, a derivative of the Roman family name Julius, p▶Carmelo#712 in the U.S.From Mount Carmel in Israel (Hebrew Karmel, כַּרְמֶל), meaning 'garden' or 'orchard'; the Carme▶Ocean#720 in the U.S.From the Latin oceanus, from Greek okeanos (Ὠκεανός), the name of the Titan god who personified▶Cannon#722 in the U.S.From the Old French canon meaning 'large tube' (related to the weapon), from Italian cannone, f▶Marcel#731 in the U.S.French form of Marcellus, from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, from the Roman god ▶Ambrose#735 in the U.S.From the Latin Ambrosius, from the Greek Ambrosios (Ἀμβρόσιος), meaning 'immortal' or 'divine,'▶Mylo#737 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Milo, from the Old High German name Milo or the Latin miles (soldier); also▶Franco#747 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Frank or Francis, from the Old High German Franko or the Latin Fran▶Forest#750 in the U.S.From the Old French forest, from Medieval Latin forestis, meaning 'outside woodland' or 'royal ▶Junior#752 in the U.S.The younger; from Latin iunior, the comparative form of iuvenis meaning young, used to distingu▶Salvador#756 in the U.S.Savior or deliverer; from the Spanish and Late Latin salvator, meaning one who saves, from Lati▶Magnus#765 in the U.S.Great or mighty; from the Latin magnus meaning great or large, adopted into Old Norse as a give▶Santos#766 in the U.S.Saints or holy ones; from the Spanish and Portuguese santos, plural of santo meaning saint, fro▶Reign#772 in the U.S.Royal rule or sovereignty; from Old French reigne and Latin regnum meaning rule, kingdom, or th▶Blaze#781 in the U.S.Flame or fire; from Old English blaese meaning fire or firebrand, or from the Latin name Blasiu▶Tony#784 in the U.S.Priceless or inestimable; a short form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, possibl▶Remi#787 in the U.S.Oarsman or rower; the French form of Remigius, from the Latin remigium meaning oarsmanship, fro▶Darius#788 in the U.S.Possessor of goodness or he who upholds good; from Old Persian Darayavahush, combining daraya m▶Benedict#814 in the U.S.From Latin Benedictus, derived from bene (well) and dictus (spoken), literally meaning 'well-sp▶Ignacio#830 in the U.S.Spanish form of Ignatius, from the Roman family name Egnatius, later associated by folk etymolo▶Kaiser#836 in the U.S.German title and given name from the Latin Caesar, the family name of Julius Caesar that became▶Santana#855 in the U.S.Spanish place name and surname derived from Santa Ana (Saint Anne), composed of the Latin sanct▶Rex#859 in the U.S.From the Latin rex (king), the direct Latin word for a monarch; used as a given name evoking ro▶Lucien#899 in the U.S.French form of Lucianus, derived from Latin Lucius and ultimately from lux/lucis (light); meani▶Marcello#900 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Marcello, from Latin Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus; Marcus con▶Caius#927 in the U.S.From Latin Gaius (spelling variant Caius), one of the most common Roman praenomina; possible co▶Maurice#930 in the U.S.Dark-skinned; from Latin Mauritius (Moorish, of Mauritania), from Mauri (the North African peop▶Kreed#936 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Creed, from Old English creda and Latin credo (I believe); meaning▶Massimo#938 in the U.S.Italian form of Maximus, from Latin maximus meaning greatest or largest, a superlative of magnu▶Salvatore#945 in the U.S.Italian form of Salvador, from Late Latin salvator meaning savior, derived from salvare meaning▶Marcellus#948 in the U.S.Young warrior; of Mars; Latin diminutive of Marcellus, from Marcus (of the god Mars)▶Agustin#952 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Augustine, from Latin Augustinus, a diminutive of Augustus meani▶Legacy#957 in the U.S.Something handed down from the past; an enduring heritage; from Old French legacie, from Mediev▶Quentin#968 in the U.S.From Latin Quintinus, a diminutive of Quintus meaning fifth, originally given to a fifth child ▶Quinton#976 in the U.S.Variant of Quentin, from Latin Quintinus meaning fifth, a diminutive of Quintus; also influence▶Loyal#983 in the U.S.From the English adjective loyal, derived from Old French loyal and Latin legalis meaning legal▶Dominik#986 in the U.S.Central European (Polish, Czech, Slovak) spelling variant of Dominic, from Latin Dominicus mean▶Rene#990 in the U.S.Reborn; from Latin renatus (born again); the masculine form of Renée▶Aurelius#991 in the U.S.From Latin aureus meaning golden or of gold, derived from aurum meaning gold; a name of extraor▶Palmer#995 in the U.S.Palm bearer; pilgrim who carried a palm frond from the Holy Land; from Old French palmier (palm▶Bastian#1001 in the U.S.Venerable; revered; short form of Sebastian, from Greek Sebastianos (of Sebastos: venerable, re▶Ollie#1044 in the U.S.Olive tree; symbol of peace; English pet form of Oliver or Olivia, from Latin olivarius (olive ▶Syncere#1058 in the U.S.Sincere; genuine; honest; a creative spelling of Sincere, from Latin sincerus (clean, pure, who▶Larry#1068 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; English pet form of Lawrence or Laurence, from Latin Laurentius (from Laurentu▶Justice#1079 in the U.S.Just, righteous; from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful)▶Carmine#1097 in the U.S.Crimson; from Latin carminium (crimson red dye, from Arabic qirmiz + Latin minium); also the It▶Blaise#1105 in the U.S.Lisping; stammering; from Latin Blasius (possibly from blaesus: stammering, lisping)▶Kristian#1124 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; a Scandinavian/German spelling variant of Christian, from Latin Christianus▶Kaius#1134 in the U.S.Rejoice; possibly from Latin Gaius (of uncertain meaning, possibly from gaudere: to rejoice) — ▶Sol#1135 in the U.S.Sun; from Spanish sol (sun) and Latin sol (sun, solar deity)▶Mariano#1151 in the U.S.Of Mary; a Spanish and Italian masculine form combining Maria (from Hebrew Miriam: bitter, belo▶Nova#1177 in the U.S.New; from Latin nova (new, feminine of novus); in astronomy, a star that undergoes a sudden bri▶Reginald#1178 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise and powerful; from Germanic Raginald (ragin: counsel, power + wald: ruler▶Marc#1191 in the U.S.Of Mars; warrior; French form of Mark/Marcus, from Latin Marcus (of the god Mars, the Roman god▶Adrien#1192 in the U.S.From Hadria; from the Adriatic; French form of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus (of the city Hadria▶Benito#1196 in the U.S.Blessed; Italian and Spanish form of Benedict, from Latin Benedictus (blessed, from bene: well ▶London#1209 in the U.S.Possibly from Celtic Londinium (the Roman name for London) of uncertain meaning — possibly 'wil▶Gus#1212 in the U.S.Great; venerable; worthy of respect; English pet form of Augustus or Gustave, from Latin august▶Lux#1223 in the U.S.Light, radiance, illumination▶Cristopher#1226 in the U.S.Bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier▶Markus#1229 in the U.S.Of Mars, dedicated to the god of war▶Noble#1233 in the U.S.Noble, of high moral character, distinguished▶Kaizer#1237 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, Caesar▶Francesco#1241 in the U.S.Frenchman, free man▶Amado#1245 in the U.S.Beloved, loved one▶Emil#1248 in the U.S.Rival, eager to excel, industrious▶Gianluca#1249 in the U.S.God is gracious and light — grace and illumination▶Percy#1257 in the U.S.From the village of Percy in Normandy▶Kruz#1273 in the U.S.Cross, the Christian cross▶Maxton#1274 in the U.S.Mack's town; greatest settlement▶Viktor#1276 in the U.S.Victor, conqueror, one who wins▶Amadeus#1277 in the U.S.Love of God, one who loves God▶Draco#1280 in the U.S.Dragon, serpent, one who watches keenly▶Ulysses#1291 in the U.S.Wrathful, to hate; the wanderer▶Amarion#1292 in the U.S.Love, eternal, enduring▶Terrance#1298 in the U.S.From the Terentius clan; smooth, polished▶Santi#1304 in the U.S.Saint, holy one▶Kross#1311 in the U.S.The cross, crossroads▶Renzo#1316 in the U.S.Laurel-crowned, crowned with laurel▶Jerome#1335 in the U.S.Sacred name; holy name▶
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What are popular Latin boy names?
The best-known Latin boy names in the U.S. include Oliver, James, Lucas, Sebastian and Leo. Most of them have spent years inside the national top 25.