Boy Names Lists · International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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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.
Italian variation of Brand
"firebrand, sword"
Screen legend Marlon's surname has loads more swagger than his first. A little Brando might have to endure references to his famous namesake, though his peers may just assume its linked to popular…
Italian variation of Cosmo
"order, beauty, universe"
Dramatic and worldly, Cosimo was chosen by singer Beck and his wife, Marissa Ribisi, for their son. Now that Cosima has emerged as a starbaby favorite, twin brother Cosimo could join her. Cosimo de…
Enzio is a masculine name with Italian origins, possibly derived from the Germanic name Heinz or Heinrich, meaning 'home ruler.' Historically significant through Enzio (or Enzo) of Sardinia, the…
Italian
"blessed"
This Italian form of Benedict sidesteps the Benedict Arnold association that still clouds the English version.
"from Cyprus"
A saint and surname often heard in Italy.
"given by God"
Widely used in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, has an air of generosity and could easily be adopted here.
Italian variation of Julius
Giulio is a Top 50 name in Italy, and we think Giulio is a good candidate to follow, especially now that Giovanni and Gianni are in up in the US charts. It's an interesting alternative to popular…
"from Italy"
You can't get more Italian than this name of the daddy of legendary twins Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome. A noted bearer is acclaimed Italian journalist and novel and short story writer Italo…
Italian and Spanish variation of Basil, Greek
"regal"
A rare and romantic take on Basil.
"first"
Primo is number one among the Latin birth-order names--Octavius et al--and the one most likely to be used in these days of smaller families. It has that jaunty 'o' ending and Italian flavor that many…
Spanish, Italian
"blind"
Cecilio is derived from Caecilius, an Ancient Roman surname that was likely originally bestowed upon someone who was blind. Today you might expect Cecilio to a fashionable first name in part due to…
Italian surname
"settlement"
Vigo is both an Italian and Spanish surname and a Scandinavian first name. As a place name, it's found in Spain, Italy, England – and Indiana. Vigo the Carpathian is the fictional villain of…
Italian variation of Augustine
"great, magnificent"
Agostino is the Italian form of this increasingly popular ancient name.
Italian variation of Conrad
A Latinate name with a lot of dash and bravado.
Italian variation of Cassius
"hollow"
Cassio is a notable Shakespearean name that's a member of the ever-more-popular Cassius family of names. Cassio was Othello's young, good-looking, and flirtatious lieutenant.
"lion"
Italian variation of Leon.
Naples-born Enrico Caruso was one of the greatest opera singers of all time. Recordings of his powerful singing voice are still in circulation today, nearly 100 years after his death. Increasingly,…
Italian variation of Remus, Latin
"twin"
With its stylish -o ending and similarity to the likes of Remy, Rio, and Leo, this Italian name could make an appealing and distinctive choice. A variation of Remus, it is associated with Roman…
