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European Boy Names

European boy names in the US are typically Spanish or Italian in origin and follow the trend of boy names ending in O. Others have been introduced through pop culture — the once-rare Basque name Iker has become an international sensation thanks to Spanish soccer player Iker Casillas.

Along with Iker, other European boy names in the US Top 1000 include Alvaro, Bruno, Dario, Emilio, Leandro, Leon, Noe, Sergio, and Vincenzo. One-of-a-kind boy names with European origins include Diogo, Maxence, Pim, and Zente. Each were given to fewer than five American baby boys in 2018.

Our list of European names for boys contains rare, fashion-forward names, as well as those that celebrate your family’s culture. Search our selection of the best, below.

Timo

Meaning: honoring God

Origin:Norwegian, Finnish, German, and Dutch variation of Timothy
886
Olivier

Meaning: olive tree

Origin:French
930
Maxim

Meaning: greatest

Origin:French variation of Maximus
1028
Stellan

Meaning: calm

Origin:Swedish, meaning unknown , possibly "calm"
214
Leon

Meaning: lion

Origin:Greek variation of Leo
262
Bastian

Meaning: man of Sebastia

Origin:Diminutive of Sebastian, Latin from Greek
356
Clement

Meaning: mild, merciful

Origin:Latin
397
Bruno

Meaning: brown

Origin:German
413
Nikolai

Meaning: people of victory

Origin:Russian variation of Nicholas
428
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Origin:German, Russian, and Scandinavian variation of Anthony
658
Emanuele

Meaning: God is with us

Origin:Italian variation of Emmanuel, Hebrew
4087
Alessio

Meaning: defender

Origin:Italian variation of Alexis
550
Emilio

Meaning: rival

Origin:Spanish and Italian variation of Emil
561
Andreas

Meaning: strong and manly

Origin:Original New Testament Greek variation of Andrew
440
Nael

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Diminutive of Nathanael, French
564
Marceau

Meaning: little warrior

Origin:French variation of Marcel
849
Mael

Meaning: chief or prince

Origin:French or Breton
972
Malo

Meaning: shining hostage

Origin:Breton
1117
Dario

Meaning: possessing goodness

Origin:Italian variation of Darius
786
Vincenzo

Meaning: conquering

Origin:Italian variation of Vincent
1198