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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.

Johann The name Johann is of German origins and it ...
Origin:Variation of Johan
3237
Ludvig

Meaning: famous warrior

Origin:Scandinavian variation of Ludwig, German
3292
Gonzalo

Meaning: saved from combat

Origin:Spanish from German
3333
Jens The name Jens is derived from Scandinavian o...
Origin:Scandinavian variation of Johannes or John
3399
Jacopo

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:Italian variation of Jacob, Hebrew
3512
Malachy

Meaning: second

Origin:Irish version of Malachi, Hebrew
571
Baptiste

Meaning: baptist

Origin:French
2207
Imran

Meaning: prosperity

Origin:Arabic
2235
Johannes

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:German, Dutch, Scandinavian, and Estonian variation of John
1074
Rayan

Meaning: land that is lush and rich in water

Origin:Arabic
1733
Thijs

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Dutch short form of Matthijs
2042
Sem

Meaning: name

Origin:Dutch form of Shem, Hebrew
2324
Sander

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Dutch and Scandinavian, diminutive of Alexander
2399
Floris

Meaning: flowering

Origin:Dutch variation of Florence, Latin
2435
Bjorn

Meaning: bear

Origin:Swedish
560
Lian

Meaning: waterfall; lotus

Origin:German, short form of Julian, Chinese
608
Basile

Meaning: regal

Origin:French variation of Basil
2623
Gabin

Meaning: of Gabium

Origin:French form of the Latin Gabinus
2697
Lias

Meaning: Yahweh is God

Origin:Swedish diminutive of Elias, Greek
2709
Tarik

Meaning: the one who knocks at the door

Origin:Turkish, Bosnian variation of Tariq, Arabic
2721