Hungarian Names for Boys
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Here are some of our favorite Hungarian 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
Henrik
Danish and Hungarian variation of Henry, German
"estate ruler"
The long history and solid usage of Henry has infiltrated other cultures, where a number of variations experience the same degree of popularity. In the US, Henrik first entered the Top 1000 in 2014.…
Adrien
French variation of Adrian, Latin
"man of Adria"
This spelling variation of Adrian was popular in France and Belgium during the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, peaking in 1991 when it reached the Top 20 in France. While it has since declined in use, it…
Ervin
Variation of Erwin, German
"respected friend"
Ervin is an old-school great-grandpa name, like Irving and Ernest, that may just be ready for revival. It's also a well-known name in Hungary and elsewhere in central and eastern Europe. As a…
Adorjan
Hungarian variation of Adrian
"man of Adria"
This Hungarian form of Adrian is traditionally spelled with an accent, Adorján.
Ambrus
Hungarian
"immortal"
Hungarian form of Ambrose
Andor
Norwegian; Swedish; Hungarian
"eagle; manly"
Unusual but accessible multi-cultural choice.
Sándor
Hungarian, variant of Alexander
"defending men"
Despite a possible pronunciation problem, a pleasant, unusual choice. Sandor Clegane (nicknamed The Hound) is a major character on Game of Thrones.
Attila
Hungarian
"little father"
English speaking countries may only associate this with the fifth-century Hun, but the name is still well-used in contemporary Hungary, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. Usually said to derive from the Gothic…
Agoston
Agoston is a masculine name of Hungarian origin, essentially the Magyar form of Augustine or Augustus. Derived from Latin 'augustus' meaning 'great,' 'venerable,' or 'majestic,' it carries noble…
Agusztav
Agusztav appears to be a Hungarian variant of the classic name Gustav or Augustus, combining elements of both. The name has Germanic origins, with 'Gustav' traditionally meaning 'staff of the Goths'…
Aranyu
Sanskrit
"forest"
Aranyu is an Indian name rarely used in the US, though the meaning gives it a fashionable woodsy appeal.
Barta
Barta is traditionally a masculine name with Hungarian and Slavic origins, though it can also be used as a feminine name in some cultures. It derives from the name Bartholomew, which means 'son of…
Bartalan
Bartalan is a masculine name of Hungarian origin, representing the Magyar variation of Bartholomew. The name derives from the Aramaic 'Bar-Talmay,' meaning 'son of Talmai' or 'son of the furrows.'…
Bertalan
Hungarian
"son of the furrow"
Hungarian form of Bartholomew
Bence
Hungarian variation of Vincent, Latin
"conquering"
Bence has been the most popular boy name in Hungary for over a decade — it’s held the top spot since 2003, the year Hungary began releasing its baby name data. Bence is the Hungarian translation of…
Vazul
Hungarian form of Basil
"royal"
Vazul is a variation of Vászoly, which originates from the Greek Basil. It was most famously the name of a member of the House of Árpád, a grandson of a Grand Prince of the Hungarians - fitting,…
Bendek
Bendek is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily found in Polish, Czech, and Hungarian cultures. It's a variation of Benedict, which comes from the Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed.' The…
Ballas
Ballas is a masculine name with possible Greek origins, potentially derived from surnames or place names. It bears phonetic similarity to the Greek surname 'Ballis' or could relate to geographic…
Balas
Balas is a masculine name with Hungarian origins. It is the Hungarian form of Blaise, derived from the Latin name 'Blasius,' which may have originated from the Latin word 'blaesus' meaning 'lisping'…
Toncse
Toncse is an extremely rare masculine name with obscure origins. It may have Hungarian or Eastern European roots, though documented usage is minimal. The name's unusual letter combination creates a…
