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Italian Boy Names

  1. Leone

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Leo or Leon

    • Meaning:

      "lion"

    • Description:

      An Italian spin on the current European darling Leon, though the final e makes it a tad feminine to the American sensibility.
  2. 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
  3. Angelo

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "angel, messenger"

    • Description:

      Old-school Italian name that could find new fans thanks to singer Adele, who chose it for her son after months of baby name mystery. Angelo is in the same name category as Rocco, the name of Madonna's son, and may get a fresh coat of cool.
  4. 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.
  5. Carlo

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Charles, French

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      Energetic Italian classic that would blend with a surname of any ethnicity.
  6. Franco

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Francis

    • Meaning:

      "Frenchman or free man"

    • Description:

      A classic Italian name still heard in the Italian-American community. Once tainted by the association with the Spanish dictator, it's now more likely to call up actor James Franco.
  7. Giacomo

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of James

    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"

    • Description:

      Giacomo is a primo member of the Giovanni-Gino-Giancarlo-Giacomo gruppo of Italian names that are beginning to be adopted by American parents. Singer/creative baby namer Sting chose it for his son.
  8. Domenico

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Italian variation of Dominic, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "belonging to the Lord"

    • Description:

      Romantic and artistic Domenico is ripe for the picking as a relatively rare name that fits in with current favorites such as Leonardo and Emiliano.
  9. Francesco

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Francis

    • Description:

      Thanks to the inspiration of Pope Francis, Francesco has galloped to the front of the line to become the Number One boys' name in Italy. As Francesca has become a familiar and popular form of the name for girls in the wider world, so does the handsome Francesco have that potential for boys.
  10. Flavio

    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish variation of Flavius, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "yellow, blond"

    • Description:

      Flavio is derived from Flavius, a surname used in Ancient Rome. These family names, or cognomens, were given to distinguish branches of the clan and were chosen based on a characteristic of an important bearer. In this case, the Flavius family patriarch was likely blond-haired.
  11. 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.

  12. Gianni

    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of Giovanni, variation of John

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Gianni, the Italian equivalent of Johnny, sounds more substantial and fresh. Like many names starting with "Gian", it is on a rising trend (for both boys and girls, though it leans more male). TV star Jill Hennessey's son is named Gianni Mastropietro.
  13. Guido

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "guide, leader"

    • Description:

      Guido was very popular in Renaissance Italy, with many namesakes including painter Fra Angelico (born Guido di Pietro) and mathematician Guido Fubini. Guy Fawkes, of gunpowder plot fame, sometimes used this version. Nowadays it's unfairly overlooked, but in the current trend for snappy international names ending in -o, this cultured gem deserves more use.
  14. Elia

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Elijah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah is God"

    • Description:

      A multicultural appellation, found in Hebrew, Italian, and Zuni, this likable name made famous by director Elia Kazan's only problem is the feminine a ending. But then again, that never hurt Joshua.
  15. Cassio

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Cassius

    • Meaning:

      "hollow"

    • Description:

      Cassio is a notable Shakespearean name that's a member of the ever-more-popular Cassius family of names. Cassio was Othello's young, good-looking, and flirtatious lieutenant.
  16. Renzo

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Lorenzo

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Italian word name

    • Meaning:

      "proud"

    • Description:

      Fiery sound and uplifting meaning, but it's also among the Top 100 dog names. Spelled Fiyero, it's the hero of the book and musical "Wicked."
  18. Ettore

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Hector

    • Meaning:

      "holds fast"

    • Description:

      Has a lot more charm than the ancient Hector.
  19. Michele

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Michael

    • Meaning:

      "who is like God?"

    • Description:

      One of the few Italian forms less attractive than the original, this time because it will forever be mistaken with the feminine version.
  20. Massimo

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Maximus

    • Meaning:

      "the greatest"

    • Description:

      Massimo is a Latin charmer and while it might feel like a big name for a baby (or anyone, really), it has a touch of gentleness about it too, owing to the S sounds. A charismatic member of the Maximus/Magnus family, Massimo means "greatest" and has been a enduring favorite in Italy, where it has remained in the Top 100 over the last two decades