Dutch Names for Boys
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About this list
Here is our full complement of Dutch names for boys. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.
The names
Rhett
English from Dutch
"advice"
Rhett has been more tied to Gone with the Wind than even Scarlett, but now we're hearing rumblings of its finding new and independent favor among parents, perhaps emboldened by the growing popularity…
Kyler
Dutch
"victory of the people"
Kyler was once a creative solution for 90s parents who enjoyed the sounds of Kyle and Tyler but didn't want to use anything so popular. Now a well-established name on the US charts, it is given to…
Van
Dutch
"of"
Whether it's used as a short form or on its own, this jazzy midcentury name is poised for a comeback along with brothers Ray and Walt. More often heard as a surname prefix (e.g. Vincent van Gogh,…
Arje
Arje is a masculine name with Hebrew and Nordic connections. In Hebrew contexts, it relates to 'aryeh' meaning 'lion,' symbolizing strength and courage. In Nordic regions, particularly Finland, it…
Bas
Dutch, diminutive of Bastiaan and Sebastian
"person from the city of Sebastia"
Bas is a fashionable name in its own right in the Netherlands, where it's been in the Top 10. Used throughout Europe, it may have a future here as a straightforward-but-charming nickname name. Baz is…
Bastiaan
Dutch short form of Sebastian, Latin from Greek
"man of Sebastia"
Bastiaan is a common Dutch form of Bastian, a short form of Sebastian that stands on its own. While the double A is not intuitive for English speakers, the name is widely used in the Netherlands. Bas…
Arend
Arend is a masculine name of Dutch and German origin meaning 'eagle.' It derives from Germanic elements related to birds of prey, symbolizing strength, vision, and freedom. The name has been used…
Benedick
Variation of Benedict, Latin
"blessed"
Stick with the original.
Carolu
Carolu is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant of Carolus, the Latin form of Charles. The name ultimately derives from Germanic origins meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' Carolu…
Karel
Czech variation of Charles
A name that seems to switch genders when it switches nationalities.
Carel
Carel is a masculine name with Dutch and Afrikaans origins, serving as a variant of Carl or Karel, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' Common in the…
Christiaan
Christiaan is a Dutch and Afrikaans variant of Christian, ultimately derived from Latin 'Christianus,' meaning 'follower of Christ.' The distinctive double 'a' spelling reflects its Dutch linguistic…
Cristiaan
Cristiaan is a masculine name representing a Dutch and Afrikaans variation of Christian, derived from Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ.' This spelling maintains the name's religious…
Kerstan
Kerstan is a masculine name with Germanic origins, likely a variant of the more common Kersten, Karsten, or Carsten. These names ultimately derive from the Latin 'Christianus,' meaning 'follower of…
Koenraad
Koenraad is a traditional Germanic masculine name with Dutch and Flemish roots. It derives from the elements 'kuoni' meaning 'brave' and 'rad' meaning 'counsel' or 'advisor,' thus translating to…
Kort
Dutch
"short"
A Dutch surname which is given as a full name to a handful of boys in the US each year, possibly as a spelling variant of Kurt.
Kornelis
Kornelis is a masculine name of Dutch origin, serving as the Frisian and Dutch variant of Cornelius, which derives from Latin meaning 'horn' or possibly 'kernel.' This name carries significant…
Cees
Cees is a masculine Dutch name, pronounced 'case' or 'kays,' functioning as a short form of Cornelis, the Dutch variant of Cornelius. This name has Roman origins from the clan name Cornelius,…
Kees
Dutch diminutive of Cornelius or Cornelis
"horn"
This diminutive of Cornelius (and Cornelis) has plenty of coolness and charm, along with a creative connection to Dutch artist Kees van Dongen. Popular in The Netherlands, it sounds similar to the…
Bendix
Frisian, Germanic
"blessed"
German painter and sculptor Bendix Passig bore this eye-catching name, a Frisian and German form of Benedict, also found as a surname.