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Italian Boy Names

  1. Cielo

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "sky"

    • Description:

      Expansive, sunny Italian word name.
  2. Marcello

    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "young warrior"

    • Description:

      Based on the ancient name Marcellus, drawn from Mars the god of war, Marcello -- it's pronounced mar-chell-o -- is one of the most lush and attractive Latin names.
  3. Giovanni

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of John

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Giovanni is a venerable Italian classic that suddenly sounds fresh and cool. Ubiquitous in Italy, it has countless notable namesakes, from writer Boccaccio to designer Versace (nn Gianni).
  4. Aldo

    • Origin:

      Italian from German

    • Meaning:

      "old and wise"

    • Description:

      A spirited German name very popular in Italy and occasionally used here, Aldo is one of the unique baby names with international flair. And names that mean wise have an enduring appeal.
  5. Cosimo

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Cosmo

    • Meaning:

      "order, beauty, universe"

    • Description:

      Dramatic and worldly, Cosimo was chosen by singer Beck and his wife, Marissa Ribisi, for their son. Now that Cosima has emerged as a starbaby favorite, twin brother Cosimo could join her.
  6. Sergio

    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Sergius, Roman family name

    • Meaning:

      "servant"

    • Description:

      Widely heard in both Italian and Spanish households, Sergio and his many international brothers are rooted in Sergius, one of the original Roman family names. The meaning is unknown, but possibly is related to servant or protector.
  7. Andrea

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Andrew, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"

    • Description:

      Andrea may be a gender neutral name in its native Italy and other European countries, but in the US it's 98 percent a girls' name, with only about 20 males to more than 1800 baby girl given that name in the most recent year counted.
  8. Simone

    • Description:

      Simone as a masculine name originates from the Hebrew name Simon, meaning 'he who hears' or 'God has heard.' While Simone is primarily recognized as a feminine name in English-speaking countries, it maintains masculine usage in French and Italian cultures. As a male name, Simone has a sophisticated European flair, carrying associations with intellectualism and artistic sensibility. Notable bearers include Italian fashion designer Simone Porte Jacquemus and numerous Italian athletes and artists. The name's cross-cultural gender associations can create an interesting talking point for male bearers in English-speaking regions, where they might occasionally need to clarify its masculine usage in their cultural context.

  9. Luciano

    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Lucian

    • Meaning:

      "light"

    • Description:

      A vibrant, operatic choice with plenty of flair and plenty of familiarity too. Popular in Italy, Chile, Uruguay, and Brazil, it also ranks in the Top 500 in France and the US. Operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti and football manager Luciano Spalletti are two notable bearers
  10. Ciro

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Cyrus

    • Description:

      This name of an old Hollywood nightclub still retains a spark of glamour.
  11. Po

    • Origin:

      Italian river name

    • Description:

      A river (in Italy), a writer (Bronson), a Teletubby: the Bo of the new millennium.
  12. Emiliano

    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Emil

    • Meaning:

      "rival"

    • Description:

      Emiliano is an appealing Latinate version of Emil, with the same gentle sounds but additional flair. Popular in Chile and Mexico, where it ranks in the Top 20, Emiliano is also a rising name in the US.
  13. Mario

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Marius, form of mythological name Mars

    • Meaning:

      "warlike"

    • Description:

      Many may associate Mario with the popular platform game - unsurprising when it's the 5th best-selling video game worldwide, and was voted the 2nd best game ever by IGN in 2024. The titular plumber was apparently named after American businessman, Mario Segale, who rented a warehouse to Nintendo, and this in itself reflects that Mario is much more established than just a name for a video game character.
  14. Carlo

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Charles

    • Description:

      Energetic Italian classic that would blend with a surname of any ethnicity.
  15. Arturo

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Arthur, Celtic

    • Meaning:

      "bear"

    • Description:

      Italian, Portuguese and Spanish variation of Arthur that makes the original feel more romantic and dashing.
  16. Renzo

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Lorenzo

    • Description:

      Rakish nickname able to stand on its own.
  17. Ludovic

    • Origin:

      English and Scottish variation of Ludwig

    • Meaning:

      "famous warrior"

    • Description:

      Euro-cool. Heard more in Scotland than in England or the US, Ludovic Lesly is a character in the Sir Walter Scott novel Quentin Durward and Sir Ludovic Kennedy was a noted Scottish broadcaster and writer. Cute nickname: Ludo.
  18. Eliseo

    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Elisha

    • Meaning:

      "God is my salvation"

    • Description:

      This Latinate name would have no problem fitting into an American classroom. It has made frequent appearances in the US Top 1000 over the last several decades. Borne by several Spanish saints, it boasts both a rhythmic sound and popular o-ending.
  19. Alessandro

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Alexander

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      For anyone seeking a more unusual version of Alexander, this is a real winner.
  20. Galileo

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "from Galilee"

    • Description:

      The name of the great Renaissance astronomer and mathematician would make a distinctive hero-middle-name for the son of parents involved in those fields.