Boy Names Lists · International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Frisian
"peace"
Fedde, a Top 100 boys' name in The Netherlands, is a Frisian short form for names beginning with Frid, which means "peace." As with many names popular in contemporary Holland, this short form stands…
Dutch variation of Florence, Latin
"flowering"
This Dutch favorite was the name of five Counts of Holland and many notable Renaissance artists, including still life painter Floris van Dijck. It is a variation of Florence, ultimately from the…
Dutch
"noble, ready"
A short form of Alfons that feels more modern and approachable than the original, Fons is a Dutch named used most commonly in Belgium, where it has made the Top 200 for the last 5 consecutive years.
Dutch short form of Gilbert or Gijsbert, Germanic
"bright pledge"
Currently in the Top 30 in the Netherland, Gijs is s short form of Gijsbert, itself the Dutch form of the Germanic Gisbert and Gilbert. Said to rhyme with nice , the G is pronounced like the end…
Dutch diminutive of Gustaaf, Teutonic
"staff of the Goths"
The Dutch answer to Gus.
Frisian from German
"battle"
Although it's now used mainly as an independent name in the Netherlands, Hidde began as a short form of heavy Germanic names Hildebrand and Hildebert.
"God is gracious"
A unisex Dutch nickname with a cute and lively sound. On a boy, Jantje is typically short for Johannes.
Dutch and Frisian
"sacrifice, value"
Originally a Frisian short form of names beginning with the element gild "sacrifice, value". It is also used as a Dutch short form of William.
Jelte is a masculine name of Frisian origin, primarily used in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking regions. It derives from the Germanic elements 'geld' meaning 'tax, tribute' and 'to' meaning…
Frisian diminutive of Gijsbert, Dutch
"shining pledge"
In the well-known Dutch children's book series Jip and Janneke, Jip is a boy, but this cutesy nickname name can traditionally be used on both girls and boys.
Dutch diminutive of Joseph
Joe is certainly easier, but this is quite fun to say.
"just"
Like many Dutch names, this one, pronounced 'yoost' has an upbeat sound. Also spelled Joos, as in sixteenth century Netherlandish master Joos van Cleve, one of the first to introduce background…
Dutch, from English
"from the yew estate"
A form of Yorick used in the Netherlands, whose J initial may help to differentiate this name from its Shakespearean namesake. Jorik is another, more common spelling.
A streamlined form of Yorick, known best as the character from Shakespeare's Hamlet . This sleek Dutch variant has a fresher look with a distinctly European feel.
Dutch variation of George
"farmer"
A fresh Dutch take on George, although you’re likely to get pronunciation errors upon first meetings.
Jorn is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, particularly popular in Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands. It developed as a variation of names like Jørn, Björn, or George, with potential…
Jort is a masculine name of Dutch origin, predominantly used in the Netherlands. This short, distinctive name is believed to be a variant of names like George or Jordi, or possibly derived from old…
Dutch and Frisian short form of Gerard
Gerard, Gerry, and Jerry may be so far out they may never come back in the U.S., but Jerry-equivalent Jurre is a Top 100 name in The Netherlands.
Dutch diminutive of Cornelius or Cornelis
"horn"
This diminutive of Cornelius (and Cornelis) has plenty of coolness and charm, along with a creative connection to Dutch artist Kees van Dongen. Popular in The Netherlands, it sounds similar to the…
Irish
"assembly, gathering"
Much stronger than Dale for a boy.
