If you’re looking to give your baby boy a name that will inspire nobility, valor, and honor, consider giving them a Latin name. The ancient Romans know how to craft a masculine name, so we’ve compiled a list of all the best Latin boy names around.
For parents who are in the market for a quirky name, consider Quintus. This Roman name is surprisingly humble in meaning: it simply means ‘child born in the fifth month’ or ‘fifth-born child’, making it perfect for May babies or Catholic families.
There’s also Adrian, which is a Roman hydronym. This name means ‘from Adria,’ or regions near the Adriatic sea. In Roman times, it was fairly common to give children names referencing the bodies of water that edged their hometowns.
We’ve saved Caesar for last, of course! For the uninitiated, this name references the famous Roman political leader and emperor. However, it has a pretty simple meaning of ‘thick head of hair.’ It’s a great name for those looking to make their baby bo feel like royalty.
Keep reading for more awesome Latin boy names–we’ve put together a long list of them below.
Abott
Meaning: The father or the priest
Origin: Latin
Adrian
Meaning: from Adria
Origin: Roman
Agustin
Meaning: August, dignified, holy
Origin: Latin
Alejandro
Meaning: Guardian of mankind
Origin: Latin
Balendin
Meaning: Physically powerful
Origin: Latin
Benjamin
Meaning: Son of the right hand
Origin: Latin
Bonifacius
Meaning: He whose faith is good
Origin: Latin
Caesar
Meaning: Thick head of hair
Origin: Roman
Cesario
Meaning: A hairy individual
Origin: Latin
Chesten
Meaning: A camp
Origin: Latin
Daryus
Meaning: Persian King
Origin: Latin
Diego
Meaning: Short form of San Diego
Origin: Latin
Doss
Meaning: One who lives on hill
Origin: Latin
Egidio
Meaning: A shield bearer
Origin: Latin
Elio
Meaning: Power of Sun
Origin: Latin
Epifanio
Meaning: Revelation of god
Origin: Latin
Fabius
Meaning: A bean-grower
Origin: Latin
Felicio
Meaning: He who is lucky in life
Origin: Latin
Fidel
Meaning: Faithful
Origin: Latin
Gaidar
Meaning: The one who expresses joy
Origin: Latin
Giustino
Meaning: Fair
Origin: Latin
Hilario
Meaning: Cheerful
Origin: Latin
Horace
Meaning: Hour in Time
Origin: Latin
Ilarion
Meaning: Happy
Origin: Latin
Jariath
Meaning: Tributary Lord
Origin: Latin
Jes
Meaning: An aristocratic person
Origin: Latin
Julian
Meaning: Jupiter’s Child
Origin: Latin
Kalem
Meaning: Dove
Origin: Latin
Kelika
Meaning: Strong-Willed
Origin: Latin
Kitt
Meaning: Bearer of the Christ
Origin: Latin
Kristan
Meaning: Follower
Origin: Latin
Ladon
Meaning: River God
Origin: Latin
Lucas
Meaning: Man from Lucania
Origin: Latin
Martin
Meaning: A warlike
Origin: Latin
Matias
Meaning: A gift of God
Origin: Latin
Nevin
Meaning: The slave of the saint’s believer
Origin: Latin
Nicolas
Meaning: The victor of the multitude
Origin: Latin
Octavian
Meaning: Eighth
Origin: Latin
Oliver
Meaning: Olive tree
Origin: Latin
Quintus
Meaning: Child born in the fifth month
Origin: Roman
Pablo
Meaning: Borrowed
Origin: Latin
Petros
Meaning: One who is like stone
Origin: Latin
Raines
Meaning: A mighty army
Origin: Latin
Santiago
Meaning: Saint James
Origin: Latin
Sebastian
Meaning: Person from ancient city of Sebastia
Origin: Latin
Tavas
Meaning: A peacock
Origin: Latin
Tito
Meaning: One who is saved
Origin: Latin
Valerian
Meaning: Valiant
Origin: Latin
Vivian
Meaning: Life
Origin: Latin
Zoilos
Meaning: One who is vivacious
Origin: Latin
