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Dutch Names

Dutch baby names on our website are mostly variations long used in The Netherlands of names rooted in other languages. But there are also some distinctly Dutch names, often diminutives used mostly in Holland such as Bas for Sebastian and Sanne for Susanne. Dutch names also draw influence from surrounding countries, including France, Belgium, Germany, and Scandinavia.

Dutch baby names for girls and boys include the following. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Gabriel

Meaning: God is my strength

Origin:Hebrew
138
Edward

Meaning: wealthy guardian

Origin:English
235
Frederick

Meaning: peaceful ruler

Origin:German
144
Jean

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:English and Scottish, from French variation of Johanna
723
Leah

Meaning: weary

Origin:Hebrew
286
Martha

Meaning: lady

Origin:Aramaic
433
Timothy

Meaning: honoring God

Origin:Greek
558
Maria

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Hebrew or Egyptian
1003
Anne

Meaning: grace

Origin:French variation of English Ann and Hebrew Hannah
673
Christina

Meaning: a Christian

Origin:Greek
435
Ellen

Meaning: torch; shining light

Origin:English variation of Helen
632
Marcus

Meaning: warlike

Origin:Latin
390
Francis

Meaning: Frenchman or free man

Origin:Latin
240
Benjamin

Meaning: son of the right hand

Origin:Hebrew
149
Joseph

Meaning: Jehovah increases

Origin:Hebrew
436
Christian

Meaning: anointed one or follower of Christ

Origin:Greek or English from Latin
441
Stephen

Meaning: garland, crown

Origin:Greek
534
Victor

Meaning: conqueror

Origin:Latin
190
Lawrence

Meaning: from Laurentium or bay laurel

Origin:Latin
164
Anthony

Meaning: from Antium

Origin:Latin
186