International Baby Boy Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

  1. Tomasz
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Thomas. "a twin"
    • Meaning:

      "a twin"
    • Description:

      Though it makes the name more distinctive, we'd advise dropping the 'z'.
  2. Qadir
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "capable, powerful"
    • Description:

      Qadir is a classic Muslim name that represents one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah. Since the initial Q is pronounced as K, this handsome name is sometimes Anglicized as Kadir.
  3. Fabiano
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "bean"
    • Description:

      One of the many rhythmically appealing Italian names newly up for consideration, with more substance than the modelly FABIO. Variations: FABIO, FABIAN, FABRIZIO
  4. Ogun
    • Origin:

      African, Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "god of war"
    • Description:

      Militaristic.
  5. Dayo
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "joy arrives"
    • Description:

      A joyful Yoruba name which would be perfect for a long-awaited baby.
  6. Makaio
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian form of Matthew
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      A refreshing variation on the Biblical classic Matthew, this Hawaiian form blends the stylish -o ending with the cool Kai sound. First appearing in the US stats in 1999, it has been climbing steadily upwards ever since.
  7. Eztli
    • Origin:

      Nahuatl
    • Meaning:

      "blood"
    • Description:

      A unisex Nahuatl name with a strong and stylish sound, but a meaning that some might find off-putting.
  8. Kelechi
    • Origin:

      Igbo
    • Meaning:

      "glorify God"
    • Description:

      A common unisex name in Nigeria. Kerry Washington used it as the middle name for her son Caleb.
  9. Kees
    • Origin:

      Dutch diminutive of Cornelius or Cornelis
    • Meaning:

      "horn"
    • Description:

      This diminutive of Cornelius (and Cornelis) has plenty of coolness and charm, along with a creative connection to Dutch artist Kees van Dongen. Popular in The Netherlands, it sounds similar to the English Case.
  10. Navarro
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "from Navarre"
    • Description:

      Dashing surname for the Basque kingdom.
  11. Batu
    • Origin:

      Mongolian
    • Meaning:

      "firm"
    • Description:

      A common name in Central Asia, linked to Mongol leader Batu Khan.
  12. Sigurdur
    • Origin:

      Icelandic from Norse
    • Meaning:

      "guardian of victory"
    • Description:

      Top 50 Icelandic name with the charming nickname Siggy.
  13. Selim
    • Origin:

      Turkish variation of Salim, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "safe"
  14. Zsoka
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "my god is oath"
    • Description:

      A sparky diminutive of Erszébet, the Hungarian form of Elizabeth.
  15. Iskender
    • Origin:

      Turkish variation of Alexander
  16. Andro
    • Origin:

      Croatian, Scottish, and Georgian variation of Andrew
    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"
    • Description:

      A cool, international form of Andrew with its origins in both Croatia and Medieval Scotland. Also used as diminutive in Georgia, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Estonia, it could make a fresh feeling alternative to Andy, Andrew, or Andreas.
  17. Milen
    • Origin:

      Bulgarian
    • Meaning:

      "gracious, dear"
    • Description:

      Derived from the popular Slavic element, milŭ, the gentle but solid Milen is a name that could easily cross cultures. Reminiscent of Milan, Mila, Miles, and Miles, it might also lead the the diminutive Milko.