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Latin Names for Boys

Latin names for boys have held a vast array of connotations over the millennia. Latin boys’ names have been very popular among the European aristocracy during some periods.

Some Latin names conjure images of Ancient Rome, while others feel more understated. The two most popular Latin boys’ names in the United States are Oliver and Lucas.

Along with Oliver and Lucas, other Latin boys’ names in the US Top 200 include Adrian, Dominic, Jude, Julian, Leo, Miles, Roman, and Sebastian.

Baby boy names popular in Rome include Christian — the most common Latin boys’ name in Italy — Anthony, Santiago, and Leo.

Latin names for boys, such as Caius and Remus, were also given by masters to their slaves in the Antebellum South, making them particularly resonant among African-Americans.

Latin boys’ names are coming into fashion, on balance, in the U.S., so this list of Latin names for boys is well worth exploring. 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.

Abcde The name Abcde is generally pronounced as 'a...
Origin:American invented name
41
Brielle

Meaning: hunting grounds

Origin:French
471
Ashlyn

Meaning: dream

Origin:Variation of Aislinn, Irish
722
Ophelia

Meaning: help

Origin:Greek
9
Kayla

Meaning: laurel, crown

Origin:Hebrew
270
Araminta Araminta is a name of English origin and the...
Origin:Invented hybrid name from Arabella and Aminta
346
Cosette

Meaning: little thing

Origin:French literary nickname
445
Jovie A name of American origin, the meaning of Jo...
Origin:Modern invented name
484
Kinsley

Meaning: king's meadow

Origin:English
525
Vanessa Originating from Ancient Greek, the meaning ...
Origin:Literary invention; also a species of butterfly
532
Nyla

Meaning: winner, one who achieves

Origin:Arabic
558
Wendy

Meaning: friend or white

Origin:English, Celtic, Welsh
623
Khaleesi Khaleesi is a feminine name of American orig...
Origin:American invented name
661
Neveah The name Neveah is of American origin and th...
Origin:Spelling variation of Nevaeh
668
Eowyn

Meaning: horse lover

Origin:Literature
670
Aviana

Meaning: bird

Origin:Variation of Avis, Latin
713
Briella

Meaning: God is my strength

Origin:Short form of Gabriella
731
Myra

Meaning: sweet-smelling oil

Origin:Greek
752
Miranda

Meaning: marvelous

Origin:Latin
776
Anakin The name Anakin is of American origin and is...
Origin:American invented name
104