By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Italian variation of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
Tommaso is the handsome Italian version of the classic Thomas, still leading directly to short forms Tommy or Tom.
Christiano is a masculine name of Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin 'Christianus,' meaning 'follower of Christ.' It's a variation of Christian that carries a romantic,…
Demarco is a masculine given name that combines the prefix 'De' (often indicating 'of' or 'from' in Romance languages) with 'Marco,' the Italian form of Mark. The name Mark itself derives from Latin…
Margarito is a masculine name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin 'Margaritus,' which means 'pearl.' It's the masculine form of Margarita, which itself comes from the Greek word 'margarites.'…
Maxemiliano is a masculine name of Latin origin, representing an elaborated variation of Maximiliano, itself derived from the Roman family name Maximus meaning 'greatest.' This ornate version…
Italian
"rosary"
Rosario comes from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Rosario , or "Our Lady of the Rosary", Rosary referring to the vocal and mental prayers in Catholicism, that reflect on the…
Amiliano is a masculine name with Latin or possibly Spanish and Italian influences, potentially a variation or elaboration of names like Emiliano or Aemilianus. Its linguistic roots connect to the…
Greek
"glory"
As a male name, Cleo was well used during the 19th and the first half of the 20th centuries, deriving from the Greek name Cleon or the Biblical Cleopas.
Dio is a masculine name with rich historical and multicultural roots. In Italian, it directly means 'God,' deriving from the Latin 'Deus.' In Greek mythology, Dio can be a shortened form of Dionysos,…
Spanish and Italian form of Eusebio, Latin
"pious"
A pious and saintly name with a zippy sound, Eusebio is the Spanish and Italian form of the old Eusebios. Translating literally to "good worship", Eubsebio has been borne by Renaissance painter,…
Japanese
Heard most frequently in 18th century Japan, Hanzo is a rarity in modern culture. Hattori Hanzo was a legendary samurai of the Sengoku Era. A modern day namesake might be Hanzo Shimada, from the…
Larenzo is a distinctive variant of the more common Lorenzo, which has Latin roots meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel.' This masculine name carries the same noble connotations as its…
Lizandro is a masculine name with Portuguese and Spanish origins, derived from Lysander, which comes from Greek elements meaning 'liberator' and 'man.' This melodic name carries historical…
Latin
"of the sea"
Marino is an Italian first and surname with distinct crossover possibilities, having pleasant seaside undertones, and is far more unusual in the U.S. than sister Marina. Marino Marini was an Italian…
"strength, health"
The final o adds a macho touch.
Alesso is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish linguistic roots. It functions as a variation of Alessandro (Italian) or Alexis/Alejandro (Spanish), all ultimately deriving from the Greek name…
Italian from Latin cognomen "camillus"
"camillus"
Now that Camilla is super popular, why not consider the male version? It's been the name of dozens of prominent Italians -- including a 16th century pope -- throughout history, and Shakespeare used…
Celso is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name Celsus, meaning 'tall,' 'lofty,' or 'elevated.' Popular in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking countries, Celso…
Spanish form of Demetrius, Greek
"follower of Demeter"
Demetrio is an original way to a mythological name, and is further appealing as a boy's name inspired by a goddess, the earth mother Demeter.
Spanish
"the sun"
More familiar to English speakers in the Italian Elio form.
