Polish Names for Boys

Koby

Diminutive of Jacob, Hebrew

"supplanter"

A variation or short form of the popular Biblical boy name Jacob that has a totally different feel to it. Contemporary, modern, and zippy, it blends the cool air of Kade, Kai, Kace, and Karter, with…

Michal

Czech, Slavic, and Polish variation of Michael

"who is like God?"

Michal may be one of several Eastern European forms of Michael, though there is a biblical Michal who is female, the daughter of Saul and wife of David.

Maury

Diminutive of Maurice

"dark skinned"

Old-man name, soft as a fraying gray cashmere cardigan, that would be even cuter for a girl.

Gustave

Gustave is a masculine name of Swedish and French origin, derived from the Old Norse elements 'Gautr' (referring to the Geats people of southern Sweden) and 'stafr' meaning 'staff' or 'support.' The…

Marian

Polish, Czech and Romanian form of Marianus/Marius

"related to Mars, Roman god of war"

An attractive and little-known member of the group of romantic, Euro-chic boys' names ending in -ian: think Julian, Fabian, Florian, Adrian. The visually identical but etymologically unrelated female…

Donat

Donat is a masculine name with ancient roots, derived from the Latin name 'Donatus' meaning 'given' or 'gifted.' This classical name has historical significance in various European cultures,…

Casimir

English; French, from Polish

"destroyer of peace"

Casimir, a traditional name of Polish kings, could do quite well these days as we see the rise of Caspian, Cassius, Castiel, et. al. Like Leopold and Laszlo, Casimir is strong and worth considering…

Ola

Norwegian and Swedish form of Olaf

"ancestor's relic"

Simple, friendly, distinctive name heard in several cultures. The a ending may feel more feminine in the US than Ole, though both variations are acceptable in Scandinavia.

Aniol

Catalan, meaning unknown

An obscure medieval saint's name with a smooth liquid sound. The Latin version is Andeolus.

Mandek

Mandek is a rare masculine name with possible African origins. The name may have roots in various African languages and cultures, though it doesn't have widespread documented usage or a universally…

Olek

Olek is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Polish culture. It functions as a diminutive or nickname for Aleksander (Alexander), creating a friendly, approachable alternative to the…

Arturek

Arturek is a charming diminutive form of Arthur used primarily in Polish and Czech cultures. This affectionate variant adds the Slavic diminutive suffix '-ek' to the classic name, creating a warm,…

Aurek

Aurek is a masculine name with Slavic roots, though it has various interpretations across different cultures. In Polish contexts, it may function as a diminutive of Aureliusz (Aurelius), which…

Bartos

Bartos is a masculine name of Slavic origin, predominantly used in Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian cultures. It developed as a diminutive form of Bartoloměj or Bartolomeus, which are Slavic variants of…

Ulryk

Ulryk is a masculine name of Germanic and Slavic origin, a variant of Ulrich, meaning 'wolf ruler' or 'heritage ruler.' This spelling is particularly common in Polish and Eastern European cultures,…

Tola

Hebrew or Yoruba

"scarlet red or wealth"

The Biblical Tola was a long-ruling judge of Israel renowned for his wisdom and fairness, definitely a positive association.

Bron

Polish diminutive of Bronislaw

Crisply appealing.

Tosia

Tosia is a masculine name with Polish origins, functioning as a diminutive of Antoni (the Polish form of Anthony, meaning 'priceless one' or 'highly praiseworthy'). In Polish culture, Tosia is…

Bertek

Bertek is a masculine name with potential roots in several cultural traditions. It may be related to Turkish origins, possibly derived from elements meaning 'strong' or 'firm.' Alternatively, it…

Blazek

Blazek is a masculine name of Slavic origin, particularly common in Czech and Slovak cultures. It derives from the name Blaise (Blažej in Czech), ultimately from the Latin name Blasius, which may…