Baby Boy

My wife and I are expecting are second boy in April and we can't decide on a name. First born is Luca. Below is our list of contenders.
  1. Dante
    • Origin:

      Latin diminutive of Durant
    • Meaning:

      "enduring"
    • Description:

      Though closely associated with the great medieval Florentine poet Dante Alighieri -- who's so famous most people skip the last name -- it's not as much of a one-man name as you might think. Heck, it's not even a one-poet name, thanks to British pre-Rapahaelite Dante Gabriel Rosetti. Though especially well used in the Italian-American community, it would make a striking name for any little boy.
  2. Emilio
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian variation of Emil
    • Meaning:

      "rival"
    • Description:

      Dashing and suave, with a hint of poetry and gentleness, Emilio is an appealing and international choice. A solid favorite in Italy, it is also on the rise in the US, France, Austria, and the UK.
  3. Gennaro
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "January"
    • Description:

      This name of the patron saint of Naples would make an apt choice for a New Year's baby, or one with Neapolitan roots.
  4. Marco
    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish form of Mark
    • Meaning:

      "warlike"
    • Description:

      Simple and universal, Marco is a Latin classic that would make a much livelier namesake for an Uncle Mark. It was used for her son by actress Jill Hennessy and goes well with surnames of any nationality.
  5. Rafael or Raffaele(Italian)
    • Taddeo
      • Origin:

        Italian variation of Thaddeus
      • Meaning:

        "gift of God"
      • Description:

        A particularly charming spin on the original, as is theSpanish name Tadeo. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.