Are there any Dutch boy names that are popular internationally?

Several Dutch boy names have gained international popularity due to their meaningful origins and appealing qualities. Names like Aäron, meaning ‘high mountain’ or ‘exalted,’ and Daniël, which denotes ‘God is my judge,’ are recognized for their biblical roots and are used widely beyond Dutch-speaking countries. Albert, Erik, Jacob, and Leo are also popular choices with strong cultural resonance and timeless appeal.

What are some Dutch boy names with biblical origins?

Dutch boy names with biblical origins often have meanings connected to religion. For example, names like Abel mean breath, David means beloved or uncle, Felix means lucky, Jesse means gift, John means Yahweh is gracious, Levi means joined or attached, Noah means rest or repose, and Peter means stone. These names are popular in Dutch culture and carry stories from the Bible, adding both cultural and spiritual significance to a childs name.

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44 Dutch Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
John	Boy	God is gracious
Jonathan	Boy	Gift of God
Jesse	Boy	God exists; Gift
Jonas	Boy	Dove; God is gracious
Johan	Boy	God is gracious
Jakob	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Jordy	Boy	Flowing down; Farmer
Justus	Boy	Fair; Just; Upright
Job	Boy	Persecuted; Where is the (divine) father?
Janssen	Boy	Son of Jan; God is gracious

Jaan	Boy	God is gracious; Life; From Hadria
Jurgen	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Jhan	Unisex	God is gracious
Joren	Boy	Farmer; Loving boar
Jori	Boy	Descending; Going down; Farmer; Earth worker; World serpent
Johaan	Boy	God is gracious
Jos	Boy	He will add
Josephus	Boy	God may give
Joran	Boy	Farmer; Earth worker; Exalted by God
Joen	Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Sacred name

Josten	Boy	Lord; Just; Honorable
Jacobus	Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Janzen	Unisex	Son of Jan; God is gracious
Jorgen	Boy	Land worker; Farmer
Janus	Boy	Gateway; Archway; Gate to heaven; God is gracious
Joris	Boy	Farmer; Spring season
Juelle	Unisex	Payment; Tribute; Compensation
Jett	Boy	Jet aircraft; Intense black color
Jannes	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Jaap	Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel

Jannis	Boy	God is gracious
Jansev	Boy	Jan's son
Japan	Boy	Origin of the sun; Sunrise
Jascha	Boy	God may protect; Supplanter
Jef	Boy	He will add
Jefcoat	Boy	The shelter of another baby
Jelle	Boy	Payment; Tribute; Compensation; Money; Value; Festival of sacrifice
Jerom	Boy	Sacred or holy name
Joop	Girl	Yahweh is gracious; He will add
Joost	Unisex	Lord; Just; He will add

Jorik	Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Jurion	Boy	God will uplift
Jense	Boy	God is Gracious; Gift from God
Jacko	Boy	A diminutive of the name Jack

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