International Baby Boy Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

Usain

Arabic, possible variation of Hussein

"beautiful"

There will probably be lots of little namesakes after the fastest man in the world, Jamaican Olympic runner Usain Bolt--middle name St. Leo.

Vasili

Greek

"royal, kingly"

Alternative form of Basil that might suit the adventurous.

Walken

Australian Aboriginal

"rainbow"

One of the few rainbow names that is masculine, Walken is a Noongar Aboriginal word.

Warrin

Australian Aboriginal

"the cold months"

Not an alternate spelling of Warren, Warrin is a Pitjantjatjara name meaning the cold months. A good name for a winter baby .

Willem

Dutch variation of William

"resolute protector"

Common in Holland, the appealing Willem (as in de Kooning and Dafoe) makes William fresh and distinctive.

Wolf

Animal name or diminutive of Wolfgang, German

" traveling wolf"

Wolf is a name with a split personality. It can be seen as one of the fierce animal names, like Fox and Bear and Puma, with a touch of the werewolf, or it can be viewed as a quieter, Wolf Blitzer…

Xerxes

Persian

"hero among heroes"

The two X's may be a challenge for even the most intrepid baby namer. Xerxes was the name of two early kings of Persia and the Handel opera Serse or Xerxes is loosely based on Xerxes I.

Yoshi

Japanese

"good, respectful"

A classic Japanese name known to kids around the world as a Nintendo video-game character.

Zeus

Greek mythology name

The supreme Olympian god represents a mighty image for a little fella to live up to, but more and more parents are beginning to consider it seriously. The Roman equivalent Jupiter has also come down…

Zevi

Hebrew

"gazelle, roebuck"

Zevi is an alternative transcription of the Hebrew name Zvi or Tzvi, the latter of which is a Top 100 pick in Israel. It's a cool, sharp-sounding name which would make for a great distinctive…

Ziga

Slovene, Silesian

"victory protector"

A cool Slavic short form of Sigmund, properly spelt Žiga in Slovene.

Ziv

Hebrew

"brilliance"

Also a synonym for the Hebrew month of Iyar, which usuually falls in May, would work and play well with others like Zev and Lev.

Andro

Croatian, Scottish, and Georgian variation of Andrew

"strong and manly"

A cool, international form of Andrew with its origins in both Croatia and Medieval Scotland. Also used as diminutive in Georgia, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Estonia, it could make a fresh feeling…

Milen

Bulgarian

"gracious, dear"

Derived from the popular Slavic element, milŭ , the gentle but solid Milen is a name that could easily cross cultures. Reminiscent of Milan, Mila, Miles, and Miles, it might also lead the the…

Josva

Norwegian and Danish form of Joshua, Hebrew

"the Lord is my salvation"

A concise, international variation of the Biblical Joshua, Josva is predominantly used in Denmark and Norway. It is notably borne by up and coming Danish music artist, JOSVA.

Adriano

Italian

"man from Adria"

Adriano is a dashing Italian name which gets around the possible gender confusion of Adrian.

Aengus

Form of Angus, Scottish

"one strength"

Angus is the Anglicized spelling of the Scottish Gaelic name Aengus or Aonghus or Aonghas. Unless you have a cultural reason to choose one of the Gaelic variations, Angus is uncommon enough.

Akim

Russian form of Hebrew JEHOIAKIM

"God will establish"

This strong and commanding Russian name is pronounced ah-KEEM.

Alexei

Russian, Greek

"defending men"

Alexei could well join the legion of Alex names popular in the US. There are countless opportunities to liven up Alexander, and Alexei (or Alexey) is one of the most straightforward and appealing.