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.
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Lucio#1345 in the U.S.Light, illumination▶Octavio#1366 in the U.S.Eighth; the eighth son▶Daemon#1382 in the U.S.Spirit, guiding genius, inner spirit▶Lucius#1385 in the U.S.Light, illumination▶Kyzer#1396 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, Caesar▶Cru#1408 in the U.S.Crew, close group; cross▶Cam#1422 in the U.S.Beloved; crooked nose; warrior▶Ezio#1424 in the U.S.Eagle; from the eagle lineage▶Linus#1425 in the U.S.Flaxen-haired; linen-colored hair▶Monte#1431 in the U.S.Mountain, tall mountain, from the mountain▶Mauro#1438 in the U.S.Dark, Moorish, from Mauritania▶Stellan#1441 in the U.S.Star, stellar, of the stars▶Maxim#1446 in the U.S.Greatest, the greatest▶Vince#1452 in the U.S.Conquering, victorious▶Mars#1457 in the U.S.God of war; the red planet▶Valor#1463 in the U.S.Courage, bravery, heroic valor▶Jermaine#1466 in the U.S.From Germany; brother; Saint Germain▶Anton#1477 in the U.S.Continental European form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain (likely▶Cecil#1479 in the U.S.Blind (from Roman family name Caecilius)▶Orson#1500 in the U.S.From a Norman French nickname from Latin 'ursus' (bear), meaning 'bear cub'.▶Terrence#1524 in the U.S.from the Roman family name Terentius, of uncertain origin; sometimes linked to Latin 'terere' (▶Virgil#1542 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Vergilius, of uncertain meaning, borne by the poet Virgil; the spell▶Quintin#1555 in the U.S.A variant of Quentin, from the Latin Quintinus (from Quintus, 'fifth'), traditionally given to ▶Clarence#1558 in the U.S.From the medieval English dukedom of Clarence (named for the town of Clare in Suffolk), ultimat▶Honor#1577 in the U.S.Honor, integrity, and dignity; from the Latin honos meaning honor or esteem, used as a virtue n▶Antoine#1605 in the U.S.The French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius; the meaning is uncertain but p▶Constantine#1608 in the U.S.From the Latin name Constantinus, a derivative of constans "constant, steadfast"; borne by the ▶Divine#1628 in the U.S.Godly or heavenly; from the Latin divinus meaning of the gods, related to divus meaning god▶Vito#1634 in the U.S.an Italian name from the Latin Vitus, derived from 'vita' meaning 'life'▶Marcelino#1643 in the U.S.A Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Marcelo/Marcellus, derived from the Roman name Marcus, a▶Chester#1650 in the U.S.Camp, fortress (from Latin castra)▶German#1652 in the U.S.from Latin Germanus meaning "brother, of the same parents"▶Montana#1656 in the U.S.A place name from the US state of Montana, derived from the Spanish 'montaña' ('mountain'), ult▶Valen#1704 in the U.S.a short form of Valentin/Valentine, from Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong, healthy'▶Maxx#1712 in the U.S.stylized spelling of Max, short for Maximilian/Maxwell, from Latin maximus ("greatest")▶Augustin#1814 in the U.S.Continental European form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus (a derivative of Augustus), m▶Jacobi#1820 in the U.S.From Jacobi, the Latin genitive of Jacob (Hebrew Ya'aqov), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of t▶Jules#1837 in the U.S.French form of Julius, from the Roman name often taken to mean 'youthful' or 'downy/soft-haired▶Sebastien#1842 in the U.S.From Sebastia; venerable, revered (French form of Sebastian)▶Johnpaul#1862 in the U.S.Compound of John ('God is gracious') and Paul ('small, humble').▶Lyon#1897 in the U.S.Variant of Lion/Leon, from Latin leo 'lion'; also a place name (the city of Lyon).▶Cai#1902 in the U.S.Welsh masculine name derived from the Latin Gaius/Caius, borne by Cai (Sir Kay) of Arthurian le▶Emile#1918 in the U.S.French form of the Roman family name Aemilius, from Latin 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'emulati▶Fidel#1937 in the U.S.Faithful▶Austen#1982 in the U.S.Variant of Austin, a medieval contraction of Augustine, from Latin Augustinus/Augustus meaning ▶Lino#2156 in the U.S.Flax, linen; Italian/Spanish/Portuguese form of Linus, from Latin Linus and Greek Linos.▶Laurence#2196 in the U.S.From Laurentum; ultimately from Latin laurus (laurel), symbol of victory.▶Amadeo#2229 in the U.S.beloved of God▶Amaris#2230 in the U.S.promised by God▶Jupiter#2241 in the U.S.the father, sky god▶Lars#2244 in the U.S.crowned with laurel▶Austyn#2256 in the U.S.venerable, great▶Clement#2260 in the U.S.merciful, gentle, mild▶June#2266 in the U.S.youth, Juno's month▶Lukah#2267 in the U.S.light, from Lucania▶Octavian#2270 in the U.S.eighth, born eighth▶Calix#2283 in the U.S.chalice, most beautiful▶Leviticus#2291 in the U.S.of the Levites, priestly▶Fabio#2314 in the U.S.bean grower, of the Fabius clan▶Patricio#2324 in the U.S.patrician, noble▶Avian#2337 in the U.S.Of birds; birdlike; from Latin avis (bird) + the adjectival suffix -an; the adjective 'avian' m▶Demian#2340 in the U.S.To tame; subdue; from Greek Damianos (from damao: to tame, to subdue), or a variant of Damian; ▶Yulian#2360 in the U.S.Youthful; of the Julian family; Slavic and Spanish form of Julian, from Latin Julianus (of the ▶Domenic#2372 in the U.S.Belonging to God; of the Lord; a spelling variant of Dominic, from Latin Dominicus (of the Lord▶Demarion#2395 in the U.S.Of Mars; of the sea; modern American compound of De (French: of/from) + Marion (French/Hebrew: ▶Genaro#2423 in the U.S.January; of Janus; Spanish form of Gennaro, from Latin Ianuarius (of Janus, the two-faced god o▶Marius#2428 in the U.S.Of Mars; male; warrior; from Latin Marius (of the god Mars, or from mas/maris: male, man)▶Coda#2440 in the U.S.Musical conclusion; tail; from Italian coda (tail, the concluding passage of a musical composit▶Cross#2441 in the U.S.The cross; crossroads; from Old Norse kross and Old English cros, from Latin crux (the cross — ▶Kaydence#2450 in the U.S.Rhythm; flow; a K-spelling variant of Cadence, from Latin cadentia (falling, rhythmic flow, fro▶Paolo#2457 in the U.S.Small; humble; Italian form of Paul, from Latin Paulus (small, humble — originally a cognomen o▶Valentine#2467 in the U.S.Strong; healthy; vigorous; from Latin Valentinus (from valens: strong, powerful, healthy)▶Markell#2489 in the U.S.Dedicated to Mars (from Marcellus/Marcus).▶Jovi#2574 in the U.S.of Jove; jovial, majestic▶Loren#2645 in the U.S.from Laurentum; crowned with laurel▶Prosper#2692 in the U.S.Fortunate, successful▶Amelio#2989 in the U.S.Hardworking or industrious; an Italian and Spanish masculine form related to Amelia, from the G▶Deuce#2999 in the U.S.Two; the number two▶Dinero#3000 in the U.S.Money; currency▶Domenico#3001 in the U.S.Of the Lord; belonging to God▶Donatello#3002 in the U.S.Given; given by God▶Juno#3009 in the U.S.Youth; vital force; heavenly ruler▶Lucah#3018 in the U.S.Light-giving; man from Lucania▶Reason#3028 in the U.S.The faculty of rational thought; good sense and judgment▶Yovani#3035 in the U.S.God is gracious▶Larnce#3047 in the U.S.Larnce is a phonetic respelling of Lawrence, from the Latin Laurentius, a man from Laurentum, a▶Cato#3048 in the U.S.From the Latin cognomen Cato, related to the root catus meaning sharp, shrewd, or all-knowing; ▶Cruze#3049 in the U.S.An alternate spelling of the Spanish name Cruz, from the Latin crux meaning cross, referring to▶Johannes#3064 in the U.S.The German and Scandinavian Latin form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning Yahweh is grac▶Juanpablo#3065 in the U.S.A compound of Juan (Spanish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious) and Pab▶Maxon#3071 in the U.S.English surname turned given name, derived from Mackson or 'son of Mack', ultimately from Latin▶Saxon#3081 in the U.S.From Old English and Latin Saxo, referring to a member of the Saxon people; the tribal name pos▶Silvio#3083 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Silvius, from Latin silva meaning forest or woodland, suggesting on▶Claudio#3102 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Claudius, from the Roman family name Claudius, possibly derived fro▶Gabino#3112 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Gabinus, a Latin name from the ancient city of Gabii near Rome; als▶Ovidio#3133 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of the Latin family name Ovidius, possibly derived from Latin ovis ('s▶Pascual#3134 in the U.S.Spanish form of Paschalis, from Latin Pascha ('Easter,' 'Passover'), from Aramaic paskha and He▶Prynce#3135 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Prince, from Old French prince and Latin princeps ('first citizen,' 'leade▶Artemio#3156 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Artemius, from Greek Artemios, meaning 'belonging to Artemis' or 'g▶Honest#3170 in the U.S.Truthful, fair-dealing, free from deceit; virtue name from Latin honestus meaning honourable▶Jamarcus#3174 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining the Ja- prefix with Marcus (Latin: 'of Mars, warlike'); carri▶Jostin#3179 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Justin, from Latin Justinus meaning 'just, righteous, upright'▶Juniper#3180 in the U.S.From Latin juniperus, the name of the aromatic evergreen shrub; possibly from juvenis (young) +▶Miliano#3187 in the U.S.Italian name derived from Milan (from Latin Mediolanum) or from Emiliano, meaning 'rival' or 'e▶Vidal#3200 in the U.S.Life, full of life and vitality▶Ignatz#3219 in the U.S.Ignatz is the German and Yiddish form of Ignatius, a Latin name of uncertain deeper origin that▶Desi#3223 in the U.S.Short form of Desiderio, from Latin desiderium, 'longing, desire' — a longed-for child▶Florian#3230 in the U.S.Flowering, blossoming; from Latin Florianus, a derivative of flos, 'flower'▶Horacio#3234 in the U.S.Spanish form of Horatius, the Roman clan name of the poet Horace, sometimes linked to hora, 'ho▶Luccas#3243 in the U.S.Double-c spelling of Lucas, from Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania', long associated with Latin l▶Rebel#3252 in the U.S.One who resists authority; from Latin rebellis, 'making war again', used as a defiant word name▶Remmy#3253 in the U.S.Variant of Remy, from Latin Remigius, traditionally derived from remex, 'oarsman'▶Santo#3254 in the U.S.Saint, holy; from Latin sanctus, used as a given name in Italian and Spanish▶Sylis#3257 in the U.S.Modern y-spelling of Silas, linked to Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest', or to Aramaic Sheila, 'a▶Augusto#3268 in the U.S.Great, venerable, majestic; Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of Augustus, the title of Rom▶Creedence#3274 in the U.S.Variant of credence, 'belief, trust', from Latin credere, 'to believe' — in the spelling of Cre▶Pavel#3308 in the U.S.Slavic form of Paul, from Latin Paulus, 'small, humble'▶Claude#3332 in the U.S.French form of Latin Claudius, a great Roman clan name traditionally derived from claudus, 'lam▶Peregrine#3365 in the U.S.Traveler, pilgrim, foreigner; from Latin peregrinus — the name of saints, a hobbit, and the wor▶Adryan#3385 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' — the town that named the Adri▶Giuliano#3402 in the U.S.Italian form of Julian — from Roman Julius, traditionally linked to 'youthful' — borne by Medic▶Ivory#3404 in the U.S.The white tusk-material prized for millennia; from Latin ebur via Old French, used as a given n▶Royalty#3435 in the U.S.The condition of being royal; the English word from Latin regalis, used as an aspirational name▶Doctor#3440 in the U.S.Doctor is the familiar English word and title used, honestly and warmly, as a given name. It co▶Amais#3447 in the U.S.Most plausibly a variant of Amias/Amyas — an English name traditionally linked to Latin amatus,▶Fausto#3467 in the U.S.Fortunate, lucky; Italian and Spanish form of Latin Faustus▶Favian#3468 in the U.S.Variant of Fabian — from Roman Fabius, traditionally 'bean grower' — with medieval name-lists a▶Quinto#3476 in the U.S.Quinto is the Italian and Spanish form of the Latin Quintus, 'fifth,' one of the old Roman nume▶Kodah#3481 in the U.S.H-spelling of Koda — from Dakota/Lakota Sioux 'kola', 'friend, ally' — also echoing musical 'co▶Supreme#3500 in the U.S.From the English word supreme — Latin supremus, 'highest, greatest' — a modern aspirational wor▶Tavion#3503 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Tavian/Octavian — Latin octavus, 'eighth' — with a fashionable -ion endin▶Auguste#3518 in the U.S.French form of Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic, consecrated'▶Hilario#3541 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Hilary — from Latin hilarius, 'cheerful, merry, joyful'▶Macsen#3560 in the U.S.Welsh form of Maximus — Latin maximus, 'greatest' — borne by Magnus Maximus (Macsen Wledig) of ▶Reyes#3570 in the U.S.From Spanish reyes, 'kings' — a surname from 'Los Reyes', the Three Kings (Magi); Latin reges▶Tavon#3578 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ta- prefix to the -von ending; sometimes via Tavian/Octavian, 'eight▶Tydus#3580 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Titus — Latin/Roman name of uncertain meaning, perhaps 'title of honor'; als▶Amilio#3594 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emilio — from Latin Aemilius, 'rival, emulating, eager'▶Arbor#3596 in the U.S.From the English word arbor — Latin arbor, 'tree' — a leafy garden bower; a modern nature word-▶Bensen#3605 in the U.S.Spelling of Benson — 'son of Ben' (Benedict, 'blessed', or Benjamin, 'son of the right hand')▶Deanthony#3611 in the U.S.Modern American name joining the De- prefix to Anthony — from the Roman Antonius, often glossed▶Dio#3614 in the U.S.From Latin/Italian dio, 'god'; also a short form of names like Diego, Dion, or Dionysius (devot▶Gaius#3618 in the U.S.An ancient Roman praenomen of uncertain meaning, possibly linked to Latin gaudere, 'to rejoice'▶Donat#3629 in the U.S.Donat comes from the Latin donatus, 'given' — that is, given by God. It is the French and Polis▶Kamilo#3636 in the U.S.K-styled spelling of Camilo — from Latin Camillus, a youth who served at religious ceremonies▶Lion#3643 in the U.S.From the English word lion — Latin leo — 'lion'; also a form of Leon/Lyon, the courage-and-stre▶Marques#3645 in the U.S.From Portuguese/Spanish marquês, 'marquess, nobleman' (a noble rank); also linked to Marcus, 'o▶Martez#3646 in the U.S.Modern American name from the Mar- (Martin/Marcus, 'of Mars/warlike') sound with a -tez ending;▶Morrison#3653 in the U.S.From the surname Morrison, 'son of Maurice/Morris' — Maurice from Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned, ▶Nilo#3655 in the U.S.From Latin Nilus, 'the Nile river'; also a short form of names like Danilo/Nilson, and linked t▶Romulus#3663 in the U.S.From Latin Romulus — linked to Roma, 'Rome'; the legendary founder and first king of Rome, rais▶Auggie#3689 in the U.S.Pet form of August/Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic'▶Aurelian#3690 in the U.S.From Latin Aurelianus — aureus, 'golden' — borne by a great Roman emperor, Aurelian; the mascul▶Caio#3695 in the U.S.Welsh and Portuguese form of Gaius — an ancient Roman name, possibly 'to rejoice'▶Cincere#3699 in the U.S.From the word sincere — Latin sincerus, 'pure, genuine, honest' — a modern virtue word-name, C-▶Aloys#3700 in the U.S.Aloys is a German and Latinized short form of Aloysius, itself a Latin rendering of the Occitan▶Fermin#3711 in the U.S.Spanish form of Firminus — from Latin firmus, 'firm, steadfast, strong' — an early saint, patro▶Clance#3728 in the U.S.Clance is a clipped form, most likely of Clarence, from the Latin clarus meaning bright or clea▶Milano#3737 in the U.S.From Milan — Latin Mediolanum, 'in the middle of the plain' — Italy's fashion capital as a name▶Nox#3743 in the U.S.From Latin nox, 'night' — the Roman night-deity (Greek Nyx); a Potter wand-spell too▶Oriel#3745 in the U.S.From Latin aureus, 'golden' (the oriel window/Oxford college), blending with Hebrew Uriel, 'God▶Vittorio#3768 in the U.S.Italian form of Victor — Latin victor, 'conqueror' — kings' and directors' favorite▶Clements#3769 in the U.S.Clements is an English surname meaning son of Clement, itself from the Latin clemens, merciful ▶Blayze#3789 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Blaze (the fire word) and Blaise (the saint, 'lisping' readings)▶Bosco#3791 in the U.S.From Italian bosco, 'wood, forest' — famous as St. John Bosco, patron of youth▶Celestin#3792 in the U.S.A French form of Celestine, from the Latin 'caelestinus' / 'caelestis', 'heavenly, of the sky.'▶Uno#3796 in the U.S.Uno is chiefly a Nordic male name, common in Sweden and Finland, generally traced to the Latin ▶Cylus#3802 in the U.S.C-y styling of Silas — from Silvanus, Latin 'of the woods' — Paul's missionary companion▶Myrle#3807 in the U.S.Myrle is a variant of Merle, from the French merle and Latin merula, 'blackbird'. The y-spellin▶Dex#3809 in the U.S.Short form of Dexter — Latin dexter, 'right-handed, skillful' (also a dyer surname)▶Dom#3811 in the U.S.Short form of Dominic — Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord' — Fast-family famous▶Edrian#3813 in the U.S.E-fronted styling of Adrian — Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (the Adriatic's namesake town); Fi▶Pearlie#3827 in the U.S.Pearlie is an affectionate -ie form of Pearl, the gem name from the Latin perla. Pearl and its ▶Juliano#3833 in the U.S.Italian/Portuguese form of Julian — the Roman Julius clan, 'youthful' readings▶Nero#3851 in the U.S.From Sabine Nero, 'strong, vigorous' — the fiddling emperor — and Italian nero, 'black'▶Paxtyn#3856 in the U.S.Y-styled Paxton — 'Pœcc's settlement', warmly read with Latin pax, 'peace' — peace-town▶Peace#3857 in the U.S.From the English word peace — Latin pax — the virtue outright, beloved in African Christian nam▶Rexton#3861 in the U.S.Modern build joining Rex — Latin 'king' — to the -ton settlement; king's town by assembly▶Antonino#3883 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Antonio — the Antonius clan, 'priceless' gloss — Sicilian-sweet▶Champ#3893 in the U.S.Clip of champion — Latin campio, 'field-fighter' — the victory nickname given outright▶Cielo#3894 in the U.S.From Spanish cielo, 'sky, heaven' — Latin caelum — endearment and firmament both▶Future#3903 in the U.S.From the English word future — Latin futurus, 'about to be' — the rapper-amplified concept-name▶Jovian#3917 in the U.S.From Latin Jovianus, 'of Jove/Jupiter' — a Roman emperor and the gas-giant adjective▶Ovila#3922 in the U.S.Ovila is a given name used chiefly in French-Canadian (Quebecois) families and, in a related fo▶Marciano#3936 in the U.S.From Latin Marcianus, 'of Mars' — Rocky Marciano's 49-0 surname▶Marz#3937 in the U.S.Z-styled Mars — the war god and red planet; modern minting▶Million#3942 in the U.S.From the number word — Latin mille grown large — and an Ethiopian given-name staple (Milyon)▶Ladislaus#3960 in the U.S.Ladislaus is the Latinized form of the Slavic Vladislav and Hungarian László, from vlad, 'rule,▶Valente#3965 in the U.S.From Latin valens, 'strong, healthy' — Spanish-Italian 'valiant' outright▶Valerio#3966 in the U.S.Italian-Spanish form of Valerius — Latin valere, 'to be strong' — patrician-clanned▶Albie#3976 in the U.S.Pet form of Albert ('noble and bright') or Alban ('white'); routes layered▶Auston#3982 in the U.S.Au- spelling of Austin — a medieval contraction of Augustine, from Latin augustus, 'great, vene▶Christiano#3990 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Christian — Latin christianus, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'▶Ciel#3991 in the U.S.From French ciel, 'sky, heaven' (Latin caelum) — a celestial word-name▶Marinus#4005 in the U.S.Marinus is a Latin name meaning 'of the sea', from mare, 'sea'. It was borne by Saint Marinus, ▶Jr#4010 in the U.S.From 'Junior' (abbreviated JR) — Latin junior, 'younger' — given to a son named after his fathe▶Maximilliano#4022 in the U.S.Spanish form of Maximilian — from Latin Maximus, 'greatest' (plus Aemilianus) — 'the greatest'▶Mica#4023 in the U.S.Spelling of Micah — Hebrew, 'who is like God?'; also the shiny mineral mica (Latin mica, 'crumb▶Antwon#4066 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Antoine/Antwan — French Antoine from Roman Antonius, traditionally 'pricel▶Chancellor#4078 in the U.S.From the title chancellor — Latin cancellarius, 'secretary, official at the bar' — a high offic▶
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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.