Boy Names Lists · International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Dutch form of Shem, Russian short form of Semyon, Hebrew
"name; he has heard"
A popular name in the Netherlands that's arguably more attractive than the original, Sem is a Dutch variant of the Biblical Shem who was one of the sons of Noah. Only ever given to a handful of boys…
Dutch, meaning unknown
Modern Dutch invention — the name of a 2013 science fiction movie and its lead character.
Sep is a concise masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a shortened form of Joseph ("God will add") or September (the seventh month in the ancient Roman calendar). In Persian…
Sepp is a masculine German and Austrian name that originated as a diminutive form of Josef (Joseph). It's particularly common in Bavaria and throughout Alpine regions of Europe. The name carries…
Dutch diminutive of Simon, Hebrew
"the listener"
An attractive and popular choice in the Netherlands, but not one we see making it to the Top 50 in the US anytime soon.
Diminutive of Stefanus, Dutch variation of Stephen
"garland; crown"
Dutch short form
As you may surmise from its origins as a short form for Constantijn and Augustijn, Stijn rhymes with nine and fine, though most English-speakers wouldn't guess that. A popular name in the Netherlands…
Dutch diminutive of Anthony
Teun, pronounced like something between ton and tune in English, is one of the most popular boys' names in The Netherlands, consistent with that country's preference for short, simple names. The…
Thijmen is a masculine Dutch name, considered a variation of Timothy, which has Greek origins meaning "honoring God." The distinctive Dutch spelling reflects the language's orthographic conventions,…
Dutch short form of Matthijs
"gift of God"
Usually pronounced to rhyme with nice — though others may rhyme it with Jace — Thijs is a popular Dutch name short for that country's form of Matthew. Matt Lauer's half-Dutch son is called Thijs.
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Diminutive of Matthijs, the Dutch form of Matthew.
Dutch diminutive of Martijn or Augustijn
This short form stands alone in its native Netherlands.
Dutch form of Tycho, Greek, Dutch, Old Norse
"hitting the mark; thunder"
This Dutch form of the ancient Greek saints' name Tycho is in the Top 100 in The Netherlands. While largely unknown in the English-speaking world, it's got a cool sound and ancient roots, which…
"strength, health"
Dutch form of Valentine
Diminutive of Victor, Latin
"conqueror"
This short form of classic Victor is popular in its own right in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Variation of Viktor, Scandinavian, Russian
This short and striking Viktor nickname is more popular than the fuller form in the Netherlands, where it currently ranks in the Top 200.
Diminutive of Wouter, Dutch from Old German
"army ruler"
The Dutch equivalent of Walt makes the Top 100 in Belgium, where Flemish parents love short, sweet names.
Dutch short form of Bonifaas or Servaas
The Dutch love using short forms as full names, and so the popular name here is Faas -- who knows or cares what it was originally short for. In the US, this would be a very original name indeed -- it…
Diminutive of Bartholomew, Hebrew
"son of the earth"
Permanent property of that devilish little Simpson kid.
Dutch variation of Duke, English
"British nobleman"
