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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.

Domenico

Meaning: belonging to the Lord

Origin:Spanish, Italian variation of Dominic, Latin
1220
Carlo The name Carlo hails from Italy. The meaning...
Origin:Italian variation of Charles
1273
Jules

Meaning: youthful; soft, downy

Origin:French form of Latin Julius
469
Milan

Meaning: gracious, dear; union

Origin:Italian place name, Slavic, Sanskrit "gracious, dear; union"
1185
Zan

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Diminutive of Alexander, Greek
2652
Marius Marius is a name of Latin roots and is given...
Origin:Latin, from a Roman family name related to Mars, the god of war
484
Leandro Leandro is a name that has its roots from th...
Origin:Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation of Leander
601
Federico Federico, a Spanish name, is typically used ...
Origin:Italian and Spanish variation of Frederick
1966
Tygo The meaning of Tygo is 'luck' or 'fortune' a...
Origin:Dutch form of Tycho
2043
Urban

Meaning: of the city

Origin:Latin
1975
Pim

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:Dutch diminutive of Willem or William
2198
Tibor

Meaning: of Tibur (Tivoli)

Origin:Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Slovene
2681
Rui

Meaning: famous ruler

Origin:Portuguese diminutive of Rodrigo
760
Zoltan

Meaning: sultan

Origin:Hungarian
1659
Levente

Meaning: being

Origin:Hungarian
3190
Marcel

Meaning: little warrior

Origin:French variation of Marcellus
432
Emil

Meaning: rival

Origin:Latin
523
Constantine

Meaning: steadfast

Origin:Latin
624
Pietro Pietro is a stylish and unique name that is ...
Origin:Italian variation of Peter
2752
Sixten

Meaning: stone of victory

Origin:Norse
2823