Polish Names for Boys

Polish names for boys have never been popular outside of their homeland, despite the large numbers of Polish immigrants who have settled in the US, Canada, Britain and others over the past two centuries. Many Polish names were lost at the border: Andrzej became Andrew, Michał became Michael, and Jan became John. But Polish baby names for boys and girls are now starting to receive fresh attention from the many millions of people around the world who claim Polish ancestry. Popular boy names in Poland include Polish variants of international classics like Jakub, Aleksander and Szymon, as well as characteristically Polish boy names like Wojciech and Stanisław.

Browse the full list of Polish boys' names on Nameberry here. 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.
  1. Casimir
    • Origin:

      English; French, from Polish
    • Meaning:

      "destroyer of peace"
    • Description:

      Casimir, a traditional name of Polish kings, could do quite well these days as we see the rise of Caspian, Cassius, Castiel, et. al. Like Leopold and Laszlo, Casimir is strong and worth considering if you've got an adventurous streak — and bet your son will too.
  2. Rye
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Ryder,; word name; British surname
    • Meaning:

      "cavalryman, messenger"
    • Description:

      Rye has the potential to become the masculine version of Rue—a short and sweet name for nature lovers (and whiskey fans too!). Rye might be short for Ryder or Riley or Rylan or any Ry-beginning name, but increasingly it stands on its own.
  3. Melchior
    • Origin:

      Dutch from Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "city of the king; king of light"
    • Description:

      The least used of the Three Wise Men's names, but a strong option for bold namers to consider.
  4. Kasper
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Casper, form of Jasper, Persian
    • Meaning:

      "bringer of treasure"
    • Description:

      Jasper and its many international variations, from Kasper to Casper to Gaspard, is finding new popularity.
  5. Maciej
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Matthew, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      The pronunciation barrier looms large, but Maciej has such a pleasant sound, we think it deserves a second look.
  6. Zenon
    • Origin:

      Ancient Greek and Polish form of Zeno and Zeus
    • Meaning:

      "sky, shine; gift of Zeus"
    • Description:

      Zenon is a relative of Zeno, which is a form of Zeus, used in both ancient Greece and modern Poland. With the new rise of all names mythological, this one may deserve a fresh look.
  7. Marian
    • Origin:

      Polish, Czech and Romanian form of Marianus/Marius
    • Meaning:

      "related to Mars, Roman god of war"
    • Description:

      An attractive and little-known member of the group of romantic, Euro-chic boys' names ending in -ian: think Julian, Fabian, Florian, Adrian.
  8. Jarek
    • Origin:

      Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "spring"
    • Description:

      Diminutive for all the Slavic names that start with Jar-. If for family or cultural reasons you're seeking such a name, then this is a reasonable short form.
  9. Koby
    • Origin:

      Polish, diminutive of Jacob
    • Description:

      More distinctive nickname for the Number 1 boys' name than the ubiquitous Jake.
  10. Tytus
    • Ola
      • Origin:

        Norwegian and Swedish form of Olaf
      • Meaning:

        "ancestor's relic"
      • Description:

        Simple, friendly, distinctive name heard in several cultures. The a ending may feel more feminine in the US than Ole, though both variations are acceptable in Scandinavia.
    • Konrad
      • Origin:

        German, Scandinavian, Polish
      • Meaning:

        "brave counsel"
      • Description:

        German, Scandinavian and Polish spelling of Konrad, borne by several German and Polish rulers throughout history, as well as the German chancellor Konrad Adenauer.
    • Janek
      • Origin:

        Polish
      • Meaning:

        "god is gracious"
      • Description:

        A short form of the very popular Polish name Jan, which is the equivalent of John in English. Short forms ending in -ek are very widespread in Poland, but it is rare that one is given as the official birth certificate name.
    • Zbigniew
      • Origin:

        Polish
      • Meaning:

        "to dispel anger"
      • Description:

        One of the first authentically Slavic names many Americans heard (but couldn't pronounce), via 1960s to 70s former presidential advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski. Even after all these years, still problematic.
    • Henryk
      • Michal
        • Origin:

          Czech, Slavic, and Polish variation of Michael
        • Meaning:

          "who is like God?"
        • Description:

          Michal may be one of several Eastern European forms of Michael, though there is a biblical Michal who is female, the daughter of Saul and wife of David.
      • Antoni
        • Origin:

          Polish, Catalan and Welsh form of Antonius, Latin
        • Meaning:

          "priceless"
      • Tymon
        • Origin:

          Polish variation of Timon, Greek
        • Meaning:

          "reward, honor"
        • Description:

          Timon has strong associations with The Lion King, making it a tough sell for American parents. Attractive Polish variation Tymon, with the emphasis on the first syllable, preserves the strength of the original while eliminating the meerkat connection.
      • Zygi
        • Jas
          • Origin:

            Abbreviation of James or short form of Jasper