Czech Names for Boys
Czech names for boys hail from the medieval castle capital of the world, and many of these dashing Czech boys' names do have a certain knightly air about them: Alberik, Kazimir, Ludvik, Vladko... These powerful Czech boy names could have been plucked straight from the pages of a chivalric romance! But if you're looking for a Czech baby boy name that feels more contemporary, you'll find plenty of fresh options to consider here: try Albin or Aleksy, Dano or Dushan.
Browse our full roster of cool Czech baby names for boys below. 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.
Browse our full roster of cool Czech baby names for boys below. 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.
- Valentin
Origin:
French, German, Russian, Czech, Scandinavian variation of ValentineMeaning:
"strength, health"Description:
Romantic name used throughout Europe, though sure to lead to pronunciation problems here. Though it's never been too widely used in the US, it's quite popular in Switzerland, France, Austria, and Romania.
- Alois
- Marek
Origin:
Russian, Polish, Czech, Slovak variation of Mark, LatinMeaning:
"warlike"Description:
A wearable update to the New Testament classic.
- Bela
Origin:
CzechMeaning:
"white"Description:
Despite the light, pretty sound of Bella for a girl, the boys' name Bela has dark and mysterious undertones, thanks to Dracula actor Bela Lugosi. Béla is also the first name of composer Bartók.
- Albin
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"white"Description:
Albin is a modern form of the ancient Roman Albinus or Albus, meaning white or bright. There was a Saint Albinus who was also known as Aubin. In the contemporary world, Albin is popular in Sweden and ripe for export as a simple, unusual name with deep history.
- Kafka
Origin:
CzechMeaning:
"jackdaw"Description:
Murakami's Kafka on the Shore features a character named after the famous Czech author of The Metamorphoses.
- Kazimir
Origin:
Russian, Slovene, CroatianMeaning:
"destroyer of peace"Description:
A strong Slavic classic, borne by many kings and princes through the ages.
- Damek
Origin:
Slavic variation of AdamMeaning:
"son of the red earth"Description:
Damek, which you might think of as Adam with a Slavic accent, considerably freshens up the original.
- Matej
Origin:
Slovak, Slovene, and Croatian variation of MatthewMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Central European form of Matthew.
- Teodor
Origin:
Slavic variation of Theodore, English from GreekMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
You’re most likely to find this Theodore cognate in Eastern Europe, where it ranks among the top names for boys in the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Poland, and Romania. The nickname Teo is a real winner.
- Ales
- Brandeis
Origin:
Place-name from Czech town of Brandy'sDescription:
Possible hero name, via Louis Brandeis, an influential lawyer and the first Jewish justice of the U. S. Supreme Court.
- Bartek
- Kornel
Origin:
Polish variation of Cornelius, LatinMeaning:
"horn"Description:
Cornell, without the Ivy League prestige.
- Samo
Origin:
Czech variation of SamuelDescription:
Energetic and bouncy, but keep it as a short form.
- Dushan
Origin:
CzechMeaning:
"heartfelt, sincere"Description:
One of the few Czech names that seems accessible here.
- Miklós
Origin:
Czech and Hungarian variation of NicholasDescription:
Surprisingly, attached to the Greek Nikolaos rather than Michael.
- Bazil
- Václav
Origin:
CzechMeaning:
"more glory"Description:
Notable name of Václav Havel, the heroic poet and playwright who became president of the Czech Republic.
- Dano
Origin:
Czech variation of DanielDescription:
Groovier than Daniel, with an engaging, upbeat energy.