Boy Names Lists · International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Judeo-Italian variation of Yehudah, Hebrew
"praised"
Portuguese variation of Jacob
Intriguing twist on Jacob, but may be too strongly associated with Michael Jackson.
Hebrew
"preservation of God; congregation of God"
Judeo-Italian variation of Yekutiel, Hebrew
"my vineyard"
This rarely heard name belonged to a son of Reuben in the Bible. Might be too close to karma.
"my crown is God"
An unusual name which feels familiar, thanks to its similarity to other names containing the Hebrew element el "God", like Daniel and Gabriel. It was originally a masculine name, but is now used for…
Kivi is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Finnish, it means 'stone' or 'rock,' symbolizing strength and endurance. The name also has roots in Hebrew, where it may be a variant of Akiva,…
Koppel is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, traditionally used in Jewish communities of Eastern European descent. It likely developed as a diminutive of Jacob (Yaakov in Hebrew), though some…
Lavan is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew tradition, it appears in the Bible as the name of Jacob's father-in-law, meaning 'white' or 'pure.' In Sanskrit and Hindi, Lavan…
Leroi combines the French article 'Le' (meaning 'the') with 'roi' (meaning 'king'), literally translating to 'the king.' This name has documented usage in both French-speaking regions and in American…
"opal, precious stone"
A surname and word name of Hebrew origin Leshem is the name of one of the Hoshen jewels, a sacred breastplate worn by the High Priest of the Israelites in the Book of Exodus. It is more specifically…
Judeo-Italian, meaning unknown
"song for me"
Stylish Hebrew name with potential to catch on more in the wake of Logan, Liam, Lochlan, Lincoln et al.
Judeo-Italian variation of Maimun, Arabic
"luck, good fortune"
Arabic
Maimun is a common name in Arabic-speaking countries, where its meaning bestows good fortune. In Judeo-Arabic, Maimun was used as a translation of given names and surnames that started with Ma-, such…
Judeo-Italian
"causing to forget"
"a light"
A little-known Hebrew name which ranks in the Top 100 in Israel.
"gift"
Old Testament name that would make a nice alternative to Matteo.
Judeo-Italian variation of Mattityahu, Hebrew
"gift of God"
The Judeo-Italian form of an ancient relative of Matthew, Mattitia may also be spelled as Mattatia. It is notably associated with a 2nd-century (BC) priest who helped to lead the Maccabean revolt to…
