Latin Names for Boys

Perine is an uncommon masculine name with French origins, likely derived from Pierre, the French form of Peter, which means 'rock' or 'stone.' Historically, Perine, sometimes spelled Perrine, has also appeared as a surname and occasionally as a feminine name in some cultures. 

The name has a certain delicate quality with its soft consonants and flowing sound, giving it a sophisticated, almost poetic character. Despite its French roots providing a connection to traditional naming, Perine remains extremely rare in contemporary usage: no babies were given the name in the US last year, though Perrin was used for 26 boys and six baby girls.

The name's refined sound and European heritage might appeal to parents seeking something distinctive yet with historical precedent. The -ine ending creates a gentle quality that contrasts with more abrupt masculine names, offering a subtle elegance while maintaining the connection to the strong, foundational meaning of its root.

Perine

The perv connection crosses this name off the list. 

Pervis

Roman statesman and Caesar rival whose name, like other classical choices, was occasionally used for enslaved people. The Pompeo version could rise again. 

Pompey

The revival of long-dormant Roman names would put this back in the lexicon if it wasn't so connected to a telecommunications network. 

Primus

With the new fashion for occupational names, we may hear more of this one. 

Proctor

Pronounced KILL-on, might lead a young boy astray--though that doesn't seem to have halted the progress of the popular Killian.

Quillon

An adolescent boy might have problems with the first syllable. 

Quirino

Listed in the Quran as one of the "People of the Book," this male equivalent of Sabina is undiscovered and ripe for the adventurous baby namer. There was also an 8th-century Bulgarian Khan with the name, and it’s still occasionally used in Bulgaria today. Albert Bruce Sabin is the Polish-American scientist credited for the oral polio vaccine

Sabin

The original version of an Old World name more often found as the Spanish Salvador or the Italian Salvatore.

Salvator

One of the few military ranks used as a name, as in Kennedy in-law and Peace Corps creator Sargent (born Robert Sargent) Shriver. There's also a more creative,  artistic association with painter John Singer Sargent.

Sargent

Sargent, as in Kennedy brother-in-law Shriver, is the more familiar and usable form of this name.

Sergeant

Associated with both Renaissance painter Andrea del Sarto and a contemporary brand of shoes, this Italian surname name has a stylish, artistic air. 

Sarto

This surname of an ancient Roman invader of Africa is an intriguing, undiscovered option. Derived from a Latin word meaning "staff" or "walking stick", it can be pronounced as SKEE-pee-o in Latin and as SKIP-ee-o or SIP-ee-o in English.
 
The name has been borne by a number of notable figures in black history, including lawyer, educator, and philanthropist Scipio Africanus Jones, artist Scipio Moorhead, baseball player Scipio Spinks, artisan and ex-slave Scipio Vaughn who inspired a "back to Africa" movement, encouraging his family and friends to connect with their African roots, and entrepreneur George John Scipio Africanus.
 
The name has not appeared in the US charts since the late 1940s, likely owing to the fact it was used by slave owners.

Scipio

Of all the astrological names &mdash;think Leo, Aries, Gemini&mdash; Scorpio probably has the most dramatically potent presence, which could prove something of a burden to a young boy. 
 In the soap opera General Hospital, Scorpio was the character's last name.

Scorpio

Septimus is one of the more dashing of the birth-order Latin number names that were revived by the Victorians. So even if you don't anticipate son number 7, you might be bold enough to consider this relic, certainly preferable to sixth-son name Sextus.
 Septimus was popularized by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus, a patron of arts and letters. There was a Septimus in Wilkie Collins's The Moonstone, in Dickens's The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and in Trollope's Barchester novels. Probably it is most familiar to modern readers as one of the principal characters in Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway, and as Harry Potter wizard, Septimus Weasley. There is also Septimus Heap, a series of bestselling fantasy novels by Angie Sage.

Septimus

Sereno

Rarely heard in modern times, it was used by Norman Mailer for the hero of his book The Deer Park.

Sergius

Just think about those inescapable "sexy" nicknames. The related Sixtus is not a huge improvement.
Sextus was one of a handful of first names used by the ancient Romans, and was often given to a sixth son.

Sextus

Woodsy name referring to the Roman tree god Silvanus. 

Silvain

With the rise of ancient Roman names, the now-obscure Silvius may be rediscovered. Sleek and silvery, Silvius was the name of several legendary kings and an early saint. It survives in the contemporary world in its Spanish and Italian form Silvio, used for the character played by Steven Van Zandt on The Sopranos</a>, while its traditional form appears in the Shakespeare play, As You Like It.

Silvius

 for boys have held a vast array of connotations over the millennia. Latin boys’ names have been very popular among the European aristocracy during some periods.

Some Latin names conjure images of Ancient Rome, while others feel more understated. The two most popular Latin boys’ names in the United States are Oliver and Lucas.

Along with Oliver and Lucas, other Latin boys’ names in the US Top 200 include Adrian, Dominic, Jude, Julian, Leo, Miles, Roman, and Sebastian.

Baby boy names popular in Rome include Christian — the most common Latin boys’ name in Italy — Anthony, Santiago, and Leo.

Latin names for boys, such as Caius and Remus, were also given by masters to their slaves in the Antebellum South, making them particularly resonant among African-Americans.

Latin boys’ names are coming into fashion, on balance, in the U.S., so this list of Latin names for boys is well worth exploring. 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.

Latin names for boys have held a vast array of connotations over the millennia. Latin boys’ names have been very popular among the European aristocracy during some periods. Some Latin names conjure images of Ancient Rome, while others feel more understated. The two most popular Latin boys’ names in the United States are Oliver and Lucas. Along with Oliver and Lucas, other Latin boys’ names in the US Top 200 include Adrian, Dominic, Jude, Julian, Leo, Miles, Roman, and Sebastian. Baby boy names popular in Rome include Christian — the most common Latin boys’ name in Italy — Anthony, Santiago, and Leo. Latin names for boys, such as Caius and Remus, were also given by masters to their slaves in the Antebellum South, making them particularly resonant among African-Americans. Latin boys’ names are coming into fashion, on balance, in the U.S., so this list of Latin names for boys is well worth exploring. 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. (Page 14)