197 Stylish Croatian Boy Names

Croatia is a country of Roman Catholics, which is renowned for its own culture and customs. Croatian names follow a unique structure influenced by the Slavic people and other traditional European naming systems. These names, characterized by strong and distinct sounds, make them stand out in a global context.

But modernization and globalization have taken the Croatian naming styles beyond the Slavic customs, and new names are being borrowed worldwide. Do you know that naming conventions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia exhibit remarkable similarities as a majority of family names in these countries end with the suffix -ić (sometimes written as -ic), often with variations like -ević or -ović (1)?

Early in the 7th century, the Croatian population adopted Slavic names and corresponding naming traditions under the influence of Slavic customs. Generally, Croatian names follow the structure of a given name followed by a family name, although there are exceptions based on specific naming customs.

These practices have been integral to Croatian culture for over four centuries. Due to modernization and globalization, given names and surnames have recently expanded beyond traditional Slavic norms, incorporating names from various cultures worldwide.

The popularity of these names transcends beyond Croatia, appealing to parents seeking exceptional and meaningful names for their little ones. Whether nature-inspired, religious, or embodying family customs, these names carry a sense of identity and connection to the rich Croatian heritage, making them a truly special choice for any baby boy. In this MomJunction post, we have curated a list of modern and noble names you can choose for your baby boy. Read on to find the perfect one for him.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Mateo		Boy	God's gift
Luka		Boy	From Lucania; Light
Leon		Boy	Lion
Mario		Boy	Warlike; Mars; Male
Milan		Boy	Gracious; Dear; Middle of the plain
Dario		Boy	Possessing goodness
Aron		Boy	Exalted; High mountain; Teaching; Singing
Henrik		Boy	Lord of the house; Estate ruler 80
Damir		Boy	Peace giver; Steel; Iron; Conscience
Dominik		Boy	Belonging to the Lord; Our Lord
Danilo		Boy	God is a judge
Uziel		Boy	My power is God
Bernard		Boy	Brave bear; Strong
Vladimir		Girl	A great and famous ruler; Peace; World
Toni		Unisex	Beautiful; Priceless; Praiseworthy; Flower
Denis		Boy	Follower of Dionysius; Of Zeus;
Ervin		Boy	Army friend; Boar friend
Maceo		Boy	Gift of God
Marko		Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Aj		Boy	The inventor; Moon; A Pharoah's name
Filip		Boy	Friend of horses
Renato		Boy	Born Again; Reborn; Rebirth
Alen		Boy	Little rock; Handsome
Boris		Boy	Snow leopard; Wolf
Izak		Unisex	Laughter; He will laugh
Alarik		Boy	Ruler of all; Noble ruler
Bogdan		Boy	Given by God
Rigo		Boy	Famous ruler; Thrush; Blackbird; Powerful king
Eduard		Boy	Rich guard
Karlo		Boy	Man with armor; Free man; Army
Lazar		Boy	God will help
Novak		Boy	New; Novice; Newcomer; Stranger
Laszlo		Boy	To rule; Glory
Miro		Boy	Peace; World; One who is peaceful
Igor		Boy	Warrior; Army of the Germanic god Yngvi
Jasen		Boy	One who heals; Ash tree; Serene
Kazimir		Boy	Destroyer of peace
Milos		Boy	A person full of grace; The dearest of all
Andrej		Boy	Masculine; Manly; Courageous; Virility
Zlatan		Boy	Gold
Vladislav		Boy	Glorious rule
Tomislav		Boy	Torture and glory
Savino		Boy	One of the Sabines
Marsel		Boy	Male
Eugen		Boy	Well-born; Noble; Born to nobility
Neven		Boy	Worker of the saint's follower; Marigold
Zoran		Boy	Dawn; Aurora
Alarick		Boy	Ruler of all
Drago		Boy	Precious
Ilija		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Mirko		Boy	Peace; World; Peaceful glory; The peaceful one
Miroslav		Boy	Peace; World; Glory
Patrik		Boy	A noble patrician
Emerik		Boy	Work-power
Franko		Boy	Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks; Spear
Josua		Boy	God is my salvation
Korvin		Boy	Raven
Kamilo		Unisex	A youth employed in religious services
Borna		Boy	Fight; Battle; Young
Dejan		Boy	Deed; Action
Revaan		Boy	Revenge; Zealous; Devoted
Mihail		Boy	Who is like God
Branko		Boy	Protection
Andro		Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Darko		Boy	Gift
Dusan		Boy	Soul; Spirit
Gordan		Boy	Proud
Goran		Boy	Mountain; Highlander; Woodsman; Music
Kaos		Unisex	Vast chasm; Void
Matas		Boy	God's gift
Mate		Boy	God's gift
Matej		Boy	God's gift
Koehn		Boy	Daring and experienced counsel
Maro		Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Myself
Mato		Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Orest		Boy	Of the mountains; Mountain dweller
Neno		Boy	Unexpected
Stanislav		Boy	He who is destined to become glorious and famous
Sanel		Unisex	Healthy
Rajko		Boy	Paradise
Blaz		Boy	Lisping
Baldo		Boy	Protect the king
Bojan		Boy	One who fights in battles; Battle
Drazen		Boy	Precious
Draegan		Unisex	Beloved; Dear; Precious
Drevan		Boy	Dear and beloved one
Dren		Unisex	Deer; Strong and healthy individual
Edo		Boy	Rich guard
Jere		Boy	God will exalt
Jakov		Boy	He who supplants; May God protect
Kristof		Boy	Bearing Christ
Leoni		Boy	Lion
Matija		Boy	Gift of God
Kristijan		Boy	Croatian form of Christian, meaning follower of Christ.
Mateja		Boy	God's gift
Mico		Unisex	Gracious; Dear
Roko		Boy	Crow; Rook
Tin		Boy	Man; Male; Strong; Vigorous; Healthy; Trust; Believe
Stas		Boy	Stand; Become glory
Valik		Boy	To be strong; Vigorous; Healthy; Strong

Infographic: Meaningful And Cute Croatian Boy Names With Meanings

Croatian baby boy names reflect the East European country’s rich cultural heritage and history and often carry profound meanings. With a blend of antiquity and modernity, Croatian baby boy names are a cherished choice among parents worldwide. Go through the below infographic to explore some inspiring names and pick the best one for your adorable boy.

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