Latin Boy Names

535 namesBoy

Latin names come from the language of ancient Rome, and many of them reached English through the spread of the Roman Empire and the Latin-speaking church. Roman men often carried several names, including a family name and a personal nickname, and many modern names grew from these. Julian comes from the Roman family of the Julii, Anthony from the family name Antonius, and Adrian from a Roman name linked to the town of Hadria.

Many Latin boys' names carry clear meanings. Leo means lion, Dominic means of the Lord, Justin comes from a word meaning just or fair, and Austin is a medieval English short form of a Latin name meaning venerable. Lucas and Luke are often linked to a word for light, though they may also refer to the region of Lucania. Christian comes from a Latin word meaning follower of Christ. Lincoln, now a popular first name, comes from the English city whose Roman name combined a local element with the Latin word for a colony.

Latin names often feel classic and dignified, and many have been in use for centuries. They also tend to have familiar forms across European languages, which can be useful for families with international ties. If you like names with history and meaning, Latin boys' names offer plenty of timeless choices.

Most popular right now

James Boy
JAYMZ
“holder of the heel, supplanter” · English
#6
Anthony Boy
AN-thuh-nee
“uncertain; from the Roman name Antonius” · Latin
#46
Lucas Boy
LOO-kuhs
“man from Lucania” · Latin
#10
Oliver Boy
AH-luh-vur
“olive tree” · French
#3
Luke Boy
LOOK
“man from Lucania” · Greek
#33
Owen Boy
OH-uhn
“possibly well born” · Welsh
#31
Christian Boy
KRIHS-chuhn
“follower of Christ” · Latin
#96
Sebastian Boy
suh-BAS-chuhn
“from Sebaste; venerable” · Latin
#16
Julian Boy
JOO-lee-uhn
“belonging to Julius” · Latin
#25
Adrian Boy
AY-dree-uhn
“from Hadria” · Latin
#74

Top 300 of 535 names

Sorted by current popularity. US rank uses 2025 data for the name's most common sex; the trend compares births with five years earlier. Tap a column heading to re-sort.

Name Meaning Origin US rank 2025 5-yr trend
James holder of the heel, supplanter English 6 → -4%
Anthony uncertain; from the Roman name Antonius Latin 46 ↓ -15%
Lucas man from Lucania Latin 10 ↓ -10%
Oliver olive tree French 3 → +5%
Luke man from Lucania Greek 33 ↓ -11%
Owen possibly well born Welsh 31 ↓ -17%
Christian follower of Christ Latin 96 ↓ -29%
Sebastian from Sebaste; venerable Latin 16 → -5%
Julian belonging to Julius Latin 25 → +1%
Adrian from Hadria Latin 74 ↓ -16%
Austin great, venerable English 113 ↓ -23%
Leo lion Latin 19 ↑ +13%
Dominic of the Lord Latin 106 ↓ -18%
Justin just, fair Latin 233 ↓ -35%
Lincoln lake colony English 69 ↓ -33%
Luca from Lucania; form of Luke Italian 14 ↑ +81%
Roman Roman, citizen of Rome Latin 42 ↑ +37%
Vincent conquering Latin 107 ↑ +7%
Max greatest Latin 180 ↓ -18%
Antonio Roman family name; meaning uncertain Italian 176 → -4%
Silas of the forest Latin 71 ↑ +27%
Bennett blessed English 40 ↑ +74%
Victor conqueror Latin 211 ↓ -13%
Patrick nobleman Latin 235 ↓ -20%
Marcus probably dedicated to Mars Latin 258 ↓ -19%
Calvin bald French 132 ↑ +7%
August venerable, great Latin 81 ↑ +63%
Mark probably dedicated to Mars Latin 245 ↓ -9%
Lorenzo from Laurentum Italian 117 ↑ +25%
Paul small, humble Latin 262 ↓ -6%
Emiliano from Aemilius, possibly 'rival' Spanish 94 ↑ +68%
Arthur uncertain; possibly 'bear' Welsh 87 ↑ +64%
Sage wise; the herb Latin 160 ↑ +40%
Francisco Frenchman Spanish 322 ↓ -7%
Cristian follower of Christ Spanish 362 ↓ -8%
Maximus greatest Latin 276 ↓ -11%
Emilio from the Roman family name Aemilius Italian 154 ↑ +47%
Felix lucky, happy Latin 175 ↑ +24%
Cesar uncertain (from Caesar) Spanish 385 → -2%
Martin of Mars Latin 335 ↓ -14%
Mario uncertain (from Marius) Italian 438 ↓ -28%
Ace one who excels; the top card English 164 ↑ +17%
Sergio from the Roman name Sergius Italian 441 ↓ -12%
Marco warlike, from Mars Italian 370 ↑ +10%
Dante enduring Italian 308 → -0%
Angelo angel, messenger Italian 304 ↑ +6%
Cruz cross Spanish 331 ↓ -7%
Dominick of the Lord Latin 622 ↓ -33%
Gregory watchful, alert Greek 593 ↓ -28%
Maximiliano greatest; form of Maximilian Spanish 280 ↓ -6%
Justice justice, fairness English 1,363 ↓ -68%
Julius Roman family name; often said youthful Latin 424 ↓ -22%
Fabian from the Roman family name Fabius Latin 468 ↓ -8%
Titus uncertain; a Roman given name Latin 358 → -4%
Noel Christmas French 478 ↓ -11%
Remy oarsman French 408 ↓ -10%
Atticus of Attica Latin 281 ↑ +8%
Marcos dedicated to Mars Spanish 517 ↓ -7%
Pablo small Spanish 430 ↓ -7%
Jay jay bird; short for J-names English 392 → +0%
Leonel little lion Spanish 350 → +1%
Callum dove Scottish 118 ↑ +209%
Julio Spanish form of Julius, a Roman family name Spanish 641 ↓ -16%
Prince prince, chief English 447 ↓ -33%
Hugo mind, heart, spirit Germanic 378 ↑ +18%
Elian uncertain; from the Roman name Aelianus Spanish 147 ↑ +179%
Royal royal, of a king English 476 ↓ -14%
Clark clerk, scribe English 377 ↑ +6%
Francis Frenchman Latin 420 ↑ +25%
Quincy estate of Quintus, 'fifth' French 654 ↓ -7%
Lawrence from Laurentum Latin 520 ↑ +16%
Major greater English 670 ↓ -55%
Quentin fifth Latin 968 ↓ -55%
Tony short form of Anthony English 784 ↓ -24%
Maximilian greatest Latin 590 ↓ -16%
Luciano light Italian 305 ↑ +56%
Mauricio Moorish, dark-skinned Spanish 664 → -3%
Augustus venerable, majestic Latin 407 ↑ +34%
Larry from Laurentum; short for Lawrence English 1,085 ↓ -28%
Sincere genuine, honest English 631 → -2%
Salvador savior Spanish 756 ↓ -6%
Soren stern; from Severinus Danish 464 ↑ +18%
Maurice Moorish, dark-skinned Latin 1,020 ↓ -19%
Quinton queen's town; or fifth English 976 ↓ -38%
Lucian light Latin 462 ↑ +59%
Julien from Julius; meaning uncertain French 709 ↓ -20%
Sylas of the forest (variant of Silas) Latin 440 ↑ +52%
Legacy something handed down English 662 ↓ -30%
Dominique of the Lord French 1,468 ↓ -29%
Marcelo little Marcus Spanish 399 ↑ +91%
Valentino strong, healthy Italian 444 ↑ +62%
Cassius uncertain (Roman family name) Latin 583 ↓ -16%
Demetrius follower of Demeter Greek 1,229 ↓ -38%
Vicente conquering Spanish 589 ↑ +58%
Marc possibly from Mars (form of Mark) French 1,237 ↓ -11%
Rex king Latin 859 ↓ -26%
Dominik of the Lord Latin 986 → 0%
Saint holy person English 267 ↑ +164%
Terrance uncertain (from Terentius) Latin 1,570 ↓ -52%
Rene reborn French 1,092 ↓ -9%
Duke leader; the noble title English 695 ↓ -8%
Junior younger English 752 ↑ +6%
Augustine venerable Latin 545 ↑ +56%
Austyn great, venerable; variant of Austin American (modern coinage) 1,389 ↓ -35%
Jermaine brother; or German French 1,496 ↓ -35%
Maximo greatest Spanish 580 ↑ +58%
Ulises Spanish form of Ulysses; meaning uncertain Spanish 1,043 ↓ -17%
Marcel little Marcus; linked to Mars French 731 → -2%
Camilo uncertain; form of Camillus Spanish 585 ↑ +95%
Vincenzo conquering Italian 674 ↑ +20%
Valentin strong, healthy Latin 660 ↑ +35%
Terrence uncertain; Roman family name Latin 1,600 ↓ -38%
Jerome sacred name Greek 1,257 ↓ -25%
Aries ram Latin 661 ↑ +64%
Adrien from Hadria, a Roman town French 1,159 ↓ -10%
Markus from Marcus, perhaps linked to Mars German 1,336 ↓ -8%
Rome the city of Rome Latin 452 ↑ +213%
Maxim greatest Russian 1,524 ↓ -36%
Blaise lisping, stammering French 1,038 ↓ -9%
Magnus great Latin 765 ↑ +16%
Salvatore savior Italian 945 ↑ +9%
Agustin venerable Spanish 952 ↑ +20%
Justus just, fair Latin 1,952 ↓ -53%
Ignacio from Egnatius; linked to 'fire' Spanish 830 ↑ +45%
Sol sun; also short for Solomon Spanish 722 ↑ +108%
Montana mountain Spanish 1,033 ↑ +109%
Quintin fifth Latin 1,899 ↓ -50%
Creed belief, creed English 663 ↑ +40%
Antoine French form of Anthony French 1,708 ↓ -25%
Merrick Welsh form of Maurice Welsh 1,183 ↓ -15%
Anton uncertain; form of Anthony German 1,389 ↓ -12%
Brice — French 2,946 ↓ -52%
Lucien from Lucius; light French 899 ↑ +46%
Ulysses Latin form of Odysseus; meaning uncertain Latin 1,201 ↓ -10%
Marcellus little Marcus Latin 1,054 ↓ -37%
Mariano from the Roman name Marianus Spanish 1,087 ↑ +9%
Loren from Laurentum; variant of Lauren English 3,015 ↓ -38%
Kaiser emperor German 836 ↑ +13%
Ollie short form of Oliver or Olivia English 1,058 ↑ +23%
Octavio eighth Spanish 1,278 ↑ +17%
Clarence of Clare; ducal title English 1,500 ↓ -13%
Ambrose immortal Greek 735 ↑ +27%
Marcello little Marcus, probably from Mars Italian 900 ↑ +60%
Honor honor English 2,390 ↓ -21%
Jules French form of Julius French 1,396 ↑ +9%
Benedict blessed Latin 814 ↑ +63%
German brother; or German Spanish 1,541 ↓ -7%
Austen form of Augustine; venerable English 2,518 ↓ -26%
Quinten form of Quentin; fifth Latin 2,205 ↓ -47%
Evander good man Greek 698 ↑ +102%
Lux light Latin 2,918 ↓ -52%
Gus short form of Augustus or Gustav English 1,331 ↓ -12%
Amias loved Latin 642 ↑ +20%
Massimo greatest Italian 938 ↑ +98%
Divine godly, heavenly English 1,888 ↓ -9%
Majesty royal dignity, grandeur English 1,762 ↓ -45%
Calum dove Scottish 799 ↑ +30%
Vince conquering (short for Vincent) English 1,364 ↑ +24%
Aurelio golden Italian 681 ↑ +154%
Cassian from the Roman family name Cassius Latin 479 ↑ +223%
Antony from a Roman family name, origin unknown Latin 1,622 ↑ +42%
Viktor conqueror Russian 1,238 ↑ +41%
Maxx greatest (variant of Max) American (modern coinage) 1,761 → -1%
Lucius light Latin 1,129 ↑ +23%
Jovi modern name, possibly from Jove American (modern coinage) 1,036 ↑ +78%
Noble noble English 1,337 → -3%
Emil rival (from Aemilius) German 1,269 → +2%
Jacobi supplanter (form of Jacob) Hebrew 2,318 ↓ -51%
Francesco Frenchman Italian 1,329 ↑ +8%
Benito blessed Spanish 1,002 ↑ +124%
Cornelius uncertain; possibly 'horn' Latin 1,908 ↓ -26%
Amor love Spanish 1,668 ↓ -14%
Indiana land of the Indians English 2,202 ↓ -13%
Johnpaul combination of John and Paul English 1,658 ↓ -7%
Linus flax Greek 1,913 ↓ -34%
Maksim greatest Russian 2,466 ↓ -31%
Domenic of the Lord Italian 2,310 ↓ -20%
Maximillian greatest; variant of Maximilian Latin 1,845 ↑ +41%
Caius form of Gaius, perhaps 'rejoice' Latin 927 ↑ +63%
Mauro Moor; Italian form of Maurus Italian 1,490 → -1%
Cecil blind Latin 1,486 ↑ +23%
Markell modern; from Marcel or Mark American (modern coinage) 3,065 ↓ -54%
Fidel faithful Spanish 1,875 → +4%
Lucio light Italian 1,326 ↑ +52%
Kaius uncertain; variant of Caius Latin 1,029 ↑ +7%
Morris form of Maurice, 'a Moor' English 1,762 ↓ -7%
Constantine steadfast, constant Latin 1,573 ↑ +24%
Marek Slavic form of Mark Polish 2,629 ↓ -24%
Marko form of Mark Slavic 2,069 ↓ -10%
Terence from a Roman family name, meaning uncertain Latin 2,753 ↓ -20%
Marcelino Spanish pet form of Marcelo Spanish 1,649 → +3%
Sabastian variant of Sebastian, 'venerable' American (modern coinage) 3,497 ↓ -45%
Renzo short form of Lorenzo Italian 1,313 ↑ +48%
Lars from Laurentum; form of Lawrence Scandinavian 1,897 → 0%
Paulo small Portuguese 1,559 ↑ +10%
Chester fortified camp; from an English place English 1,588 ↑ +8%
Jupiter king of the Roman gods Latin 2,205 ↓ -30%
Vito life Italian 1,507 ↑ +27%
Cai Welsh form of Kay Welsh 2,113 → +4%
Valentine strong, healthy Latin 1,807 ↑ +74%
Jullian variant of Julian Latin 4,461 ↓ -41%
Virgil from a Roman family name, meaning uncertain Latin 1,417 ↑ +52%
Avian of birds English 1,699 ↑ +22%
Luc from Lucania; French form of Luke French 3,483 ↓ -35%
Patricio Spanish form of Patrick, nobleman Spanish 2,346 → -2%
Valor courage English 1,254 ↑ +19%
Adriano Italian form of Adrian, from Hadria Italian 2,304 ↑ +15%
Domingo Sunday; belonging to the Lord Spanish 2,025 ↓ -9%
Amado beloved Spanish 1,169 ↑ +96%
Genaro Spanish form of Januarius Spanish 2,268 ↑ +19%
Paolo Italian form of Paul, small Italian 2,003 ↑ +49%
Valen short for Valentine, strong, healthy Latin 1,619 ↑ +57%
Kreed variant of Creed: belief English 936 ↑ +179%
Mars the Roman god of war Latin 1,615 ↑ +7%
Aurelius golden Latin 991 ↑ +219%
Tyrus from the city of Tyre Latin 3,307 ↓ -41%
Blaize variant of Blaise, lisping Latin 2,395 ↑ +21%
Marcell Hungarian form of Marcel, little Mars Hungarian 2,375 ↑ +7%
Orson little bear cub French 1,433 ↑ +21%
Tory short for Victoria English 4,375 ↓ -37%
Sylvester of the forest Latin 2,224 ↑ +23%
Kaizer variant of Kaiser: emperor German 1,301 ↑ +14%
Amadeus love God Latin 1,634 ↑ +18%
Draco dragon Latin 1,733 ↓ -7%
Tytus variant of Titus; meaning uncertain Polish 2,935 ↓ -33%
Deanthony blend of De- and Anthony American (modern coinage) 4,161 ↓ -26%
Augustin venerable, great; from Augustus Latin 1,743 ↑ +69%
Olivier French: olive tree French 2,559 ↑ +11%
Octavius eighth Latin 2,073 ↓ -15%
Laurence from Laurentum; associated with laurel Latin 1,747 ↑ +29%
Victory victory, triumph English 4,347 ↓ -50%
Bennet variant of Benedict: blessed English 1,654 ↑ +94%
Damarcus blend of Da- and Marcus American (modern coinage) 5,658 ↓ -54%
Ignatius from Roman family name Egnatius Latin 1,664 ↑ +25%
Tiberius of the Tiber river Latin 3,177 ↓ -42%
Emile French form of Aemilius, possibly rival French 2,098 → -1%
Ara legendary Armenian king; Latin altar Armenian 3,255 ↓ -13%
Antoni Polish form of Anthony; origin uncertain Polish 2,286 ↑ +27%
Marius Roman family name, possibly from Mars Latin 2,555 ↓ -20%
Caesar Roman family name; possibly hairy Latin 2,843 → -4%
Fabio from Fabius: bean Italian 2,613 → -4%
Kassius variant of Cassius, a Roman family name Latin 2,243 ↓ -39%
Justyn variant of Justin: just, fair Latin 4,193 ↑ +79%
Favian variant of Fabian, from Fabius: bean Latin 4,169 → +4%
Sylus variant of Silas, of the forest American (modern coinage) 2,180 → 0%
Claudio Italian and Spanish form of Claudius: lame Italian 3,677 ↓ -32%
Domenico of the Lord Italian 2,425 ↓ -12%
Adryan variant of Adrian: from Hadria American (modern coinage) 4,399 ↓ -68%
Chancellor from the official title chancellor English 4,421 ↓ -57%
Seneca Roman family name; also a Native nation Latin 4,343 → -3%
Pax peace Latin 2,074 ↑ +16%
Marty short form of Martin, of Mars English 2,914 → -4%
Eloy Spanish form of Eligius, chosen Spanish 3,010 ↓ -15%
Krystian Polish form of Christian Polish 4,969 ↓ -38%
Amour love French 2,780 → -2%
Lino short form of names like Pasqualino Italian 2,411 ↑ +19%
Cornell surname from Cornelius or Cornwall English 6,194 ↓ -61%
Tavian variant of Tavion or Octavian American (modern coinage) 4,033 → 0%
Leviticus relating to the Levites; a Bible book Latin 2,031 ↑ +16%
Sylis variant of Silas, of the forest Latin 2,253 ↑ +66%
Octavian from Latin Octavius, "eighth" Latin 2,592 → +2%
Desi short form of Desiree, "desired" Spanish 4,096 ↑ +6%
Franky pet form of Frank or Francis English 3,207 → +3%
Cylas variant of Silas, of the forest Latin 2,188 ↑ +18%
Sylvan of the woods Latin 1,674 ↑ +120%
Claude French form of Claudius, "lame" French 3,044 ↓ -9%
Clement merciful, gentle Latin 2,262 ↑ +26%
Johannes God is gracious German 2,499 ↓ -8%
Ulices Spanish variant of Ulysses Spanish 2,936 ↓ -30%
Chet short for Chester; fortified camp English 2,186 ↑ +41%
Auston variant of Austin, from Augustine "venerable" English 5,055 ↓ -44%
Pavel Slavic form of Paul; small Russian 3,225 ↑ +37%
Renato reborn Italian 2,974 → -2%
Cristhian variant of Christian; follower of Christ Spanish 2,187 ↑ +51%
Mica the mineral mica, or short for Micah English 6,046 ↑ +11%
Coda closing passage in music Italian 2,650 → +2%
Aster star; the aster flower Greek 2,935 ↑ +14%
Domonic variant of Dominic; of the Lord American (modern coinage) 5,259 ↓ -46%
Horacio Spanish form of Horace, a Roman family name Spanish 3,604 ↓ -9%
Demarius modern blend of De- and Marius American (modern coinage) 5,922 ↓ -6%
Vidal life Spanish 3,121 ↑ +50%
Fermin firm, steadfast Spanish 3,880 ↓ -10%
Konstantinos steadfast, constant Greek 4,002 ↓ -51%
Jamarius modern blend of Ja- and Marius American (modern coinage) 6,611 ↓ -46%
Amadeo love God Italian 1,869 ↑ +40%
Trinidad trinity Spanish 9,630 ↓ -70%
Fabrizio craftsman Italian 4,293 ↑ +9%
Vinny diminutive of Vincent, conquering Latin 2,256 ↑ +80%
Fabricio craftsman, from Roman Fabricius Latin 4,911 ↑ +5%
Fausto lucky, fortunate Latin 3,466 ↑ +57%
Damarius modern American blend of Da- and Marius American (modern coinage) 6,893 ↓ -29%
Flavio golden-haired, from Roman Flavius Latin 3,685 ↑ +11%
Gabino from Gabinus, man of Gabii Latin 3,468 → -3%
Marvel wonder English 5,140 ↓ -17%
Hilario cheerful Spanish 3,688 → 0%
Antione variant of Antoine, from Antonius French 7,228 ↓ -27%
Valente strong, valiant Latin 3,843 ↑ +12%
Pascual Spanish form of Paschal; of Easter Spanish 3,491 ↓ -21%
Corin possibly from Latin Quirinus Latin 7,290 ↑ +10%
Didier desired French 6,549 ↓ -62%

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