315 Italian Boy Names

A more romantic form of old school Clement, which ranks in the Top 100 boy names in Chile. Clemente, like Clement, derives from the Late Latin name Clemens, the name of 14 popes and several saints.

Cecilio is derived from Caecilius, an Ancient Roman surname that was likely originally bestowed upon someone who was blind.

In Italy, a common melding of two popular names, heard in the US as well.

This name of a renowned Apache leader and mystic would be a difficult choice, since it was used as a rallying cry in so many old westerns and by paratroopers jumping out of their planes in World War II.

Giulio is a Top 50 name in Italy, and we think Giulio is a good candidate to follow, especially now that Giovanni and Gianni are in up in the US charts. It's an interesting alternative to popular cousins Julian and Julius. And of course the most famous Giulio of all is the Emperor, Giulio Cesare.

This classic Italian Samuel variation is just as compelling as the original, especially if you have Italian heritage.

Rolando, along with brother name Orlando, are among the most attractive and appealing of Latinate names. It has been in the US Top 1000 every year since 1946.

Less familiar than Giorgio or Giovanni, Giuliano has a lot of captivating Latin charm.

As classic as it comes in Italy — Filippo was once common during the Renaissance, and today remains in the Top 25.

For lovers of that romantic city.