Albin is a modern form of the ancient Roman Albinus or Albus, meaning white or bright. There was a Saint Albinus who was also known as Aubin. In the contemporary world, Albin is popular in Sweden and ripe for export as a simple, unusual name with deep history.

Schoolchildren will recognize this name via Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama.

Lovro originated as a short form of Lovrenc — the Slovene variation of Laurence — but is now used more often in its own right.

Mauro, a Top 100 name in Spain and Puerto Rico, is etymologically unrelated to the girls' name Maura, but that won't stop many English speakers from drawing the comparison.

A fresh, Italianized take on the Hebrew classic Emmanuel. But beware of the similarities to the feminine name Emmanuelle.

The traditional German spelling of this name, used by Goethe, Bach and many other luminaries. Familiar in the US, but retains an Olde World feel, for better and worse.

It may surprise Americans to hear that Ulrik is a fashionable choice elsewhere in the world, as U is the least-used letter for given names in the US. In recent years, Ulrik has been one of the fastest-rising names in Norway.

In Slavic cultures, Saint Vitus is called Sveti Vid, making this a saintly appellation.

A common Basque name first used in French Basque writer Agosti Xaho's 1845 work "The Legend of Aitor."

A name sometimes used by Latino parents, perhaps relating to the popular Spanish TV mini-series of that name.

The original Old Norse of Sverre has a more elaborate and archaic sound, and is still used in Iceland today. A famous bearer is Swedish-Icelandic actor Sverrir Guðnason.

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 equals a winning choice.

A cute and fresh way to get to Max, this was the name of a sixth century saint. Maxence is a Top 100 boys' name in France, but largely unknown in the US where it is given to only a handful of baby boys each year.

Gioele is among the Top 50 names for boys in Italy, though the Italian version would cause pronunciation and spelling problems for English speakers. In the US, UK, or Australia, stick with the sleek and simple Joel.

This lively Dutch name has a long history of use in the Netherlands, but its cool O ending and the trendy nickname Remi make it an especially fun and stylish choice for a modern baby boy. It comes from the Frisian Remne, which in turn may have been a diminutive for various Germanic names starting with R. Some bearers of this name are the author Remco Campert and the professional cyclist Remco Evenepoel. It may also be written as Remko.

Popular form of John in Germany. Just remember to pronounce it YAHN-nik, which most English-speakers won't. Jannick is another spelling.

With the woodsy, Shakespearean vibes of the original Lysander, but with the flair and familiarity of Alessandro, Lorenzo, and Orlando too, Lisandro might feel more wearable than the original Greek name.

Sebastian has many international nicknames, and Tian is the short form of choice in Slovenia. It is also spelled Tijan.

Johannes never caught on in the US, but popular European short form Hannes may be more accessible.

Zesty Hungarian name with a coveted spiritual meaning.