Dutch Names for Boys
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Jan
Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Polish, Slovene, German, and Catalan variation of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
A standard form of John in Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Polish, Slovene, German, and Catalan. Properly pronounced yahn (in most of these languages), most Americans will still equate it…
Hieronymous
Greek
"sacred name"
A name used in Germany and Holland as a form of Jerome, it's the unlikely moniker of fictional detective Hieronymous "Harry" Bosch.
Jeroen
Jeroen is a masculine Dutch name, the Netherlands' variant of Jerome, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Hieronymos, meaning "sacred name." Popular in the Netherlands and Flanders…
Joop
Dutch, diminutive of Johannes
Has an almost comical enthusiastic feel that may not translate to this culture.
Joost
Dutch
"just"
Like many Dutch names, this one, pronounced 'yoost' has an upbeat sound. Also spelled Joos, as in sixteenth century Netherlandish master Joos van Cleve, one of the first to introduce background…
Justus
Latin
"just"
More unusual than Justin, less word-like than Justice, this New Testament name could make an intriguing choice. After being off the popularity lists from 1904 to 1993, it is now being used in steady…
Joord
Joord is an uncommon masculine name with Dutch origins. It appears to be a variant spelling of the Dutch name Joord or Joorde, which may be related to the name Jorden or Jordi, derivatives of Jordan.…
Jordaan
Jordaan is a masculine name with Dutch origins, representing a variant spelling of Jordan. The name derives from the Jordan River in the Middle East, significant in biblical narrative as the river…
Jozua
Jozua is a masculine name of Dutch and Afrikaans origin, representing a variation of Joshua, which comes from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' This distinctive spelling is…
Joshuah
Joshuah is a masculine name that represents a spelling variation of Joshua, which derives from the Hebrew name Yehoshua, meaning "Yahweh is salvation" or "God is deliverance." This biblical name…
Laurens
Laurens is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman name 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel.' The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and honor…
Sander
Dutch and Scandinavian, diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
Sander is a more conventional form of Zander or Xander, heard frequently on its own in Europe. It is now a Top 20 name in Norway, and is also popular in Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Matthijs
Dutch form of Mattias
"gift of Yahweh"
Mauridsje
Mauridsje is an extremely rare masculine name that appears to be a unique variant or creative spelling derived from Maurice or Maurits. The name has Germanic and Latin origins, ultimately coming from…
Maurids
Maurids is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Maurice, ultimately derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.' This uncommon spelling variation might have…
Mies
Dutch, diminutive of Bartholomeus
"son of the earth"
Apt choice for an architect's child, honoring German-born Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a central figure in modern design, and universally referred to as Mies.
Narve
Dutch
"healthy, strong"
Harv and Marv are out, and this difficult Dutch choice doesn't fare any better.
Patricius
Patricius is a masculine name of Latin origin, being the original Roman form of Patrick. It derives from 'patricius,' referring to the patrician class in ancient Rome—the noble aristocrats and ruling…
Piet
Dutch, diminutive of Pieter or Peter, Greek
"rock"
Wonderful nickname name most often associated in this country with Dutch modernist painter Mondrian. Pronounced PEET.
Rembrandt
Dutch artist name
The name of the most renowned of the Old Masters is a potential option for families who put an emphasis on the creative. Rembrandt Peale was a member of the Peale family of painters, all named for…