What are some Latin baby boy names that combine Latin and other languages?

Amor, a name that means ‘love,’ also shares the same meaning in Spanish and Portuguese. Auster means ‘south’ in Latin and English and has Indo-European roots in which it means ‘dawn.’ Blaise is taken from the Roman name Blasius and derived from the Latin word blaesus, which means ‘lisping.’

What Latin baby boy names have a modern or trendy twist to them?

Austyn or Awstin is a modern respelling of the Latin name Augustus which means ‘to increase,’ ‘exalted,’ or ‘venerated.’ Krystyn is a rare spelling variation of the traditional Christian which refers to someone who is a follower of Christ. Laz is a shortened modern version of Laurence, derived from the Roman family name Laurentius. It means someone who is ‘from Laurentum’ or ‘laurel.’

Can Latin baby boy names be traced back to specific countries or regions?

Many Latin baby names have been influenced by Roman and Greek culture. Latin names may have also been derived from the Hebrew language because of characters from the Bible. Names like Giovanni, Marco, and Luca are commonly found in different parts of Italy. While Antonio, Julio, and Miguel are famous in Spain. While in France, names like Louis and Maximilien are found.

What are some Latin baby boy names that have fallen out of use and are now considered rare or uncommon?

Several Latin names have gone out of fashion. Names like Decimus, meaning ‘tenth,’ Quintus, meaning ‘fifth,’ Aulus, meaning ‘little grandfather,’ and Gaius, which means ‘to rejoice,’ are some names that are considered uncommon today.

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198 Latin Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Austin	Boy	Grand; Majestic; To grow
Archer	Boy	Bowman
Antonio	Boy	Priceless
Alejandro	Boy	Defender of mankind
Atticus	Boy	From Attica; Athenian; Rugged coast
Angelo	Boy	Messenger; Angel
Augustus	Boy	Exalted; Venerable; Majestic
Alonzo	Boy	Noble; Ready for battle
Augustine	Boy	To increase; Venerable; Great
Ambrose	Boy	Immortal; Divine

Alfonso	Boy	Noble; Ready
Adrien	Boy	Man from Hadria
Agustin	Boy	Exalted; To increase
Aurelio	Boy	Golden; The golden one
Anton	Boy	Praiseworthy
Antoine	Boy	Flower; Praiseworthy; Prosperous
Amado	Boy	Loved
Aris	Boy	Best purpose; Ruin; Man; From Hadria; Best; Rainbow; Straightforward
Aurelius	Boy	The golden one; Gilded
Avian	Boy	Bird-like; Lively

Antwan	Boy	Priceless; Inestimable; Flower
Amadeus	Boy	Love of God; Loved by God
Antony	Boy	Praiseworthy
Austen	Boy	Exalted; Venerable; Increase; Renowned
Aram	Boy	Calm; Fortress; Elevated place; Glittering; Lustrous; Splendid
Amadeo	Boy	Love of God; One who loves God
Adriano	Boy	From Hadria
Augustin	Boy	Magnificient; Respected; Venerable; Exalted
Antoni	Boy	Priceless; Praiseworthy; Flower
Arjan	Boy	From Hadria; Procuring; Earning; Acquiring; Gaining; Golden life

Alphonse	Boy	Ready for battle; Noble
Auron	Boy	High mountain; Exalted; Gold
Abbott	Boy	Father; Priest
Ananias	Boy	God is gracious
Abdias	Boy	Servant of God
Amelio	Boy	Hard working; Industrious; Unceasing; Brave; Vigorous;Bold ;Diligent
Amiel	Boy	God's helper; God is my kinsman; Rival
Antwon	Boy	Worthy of praise
Augusto	Boy	Majestic; Great; Dignified
Auston	Boy	Exalted; Venerable; Increase; Renowned

Azure	Boy	Sky blue
Artur	Boy	Bear; Bear-like; Bold; Courageous; Skill; Art
Amador	Boy	Lover of God
Adi	Boy	Jewel; Ornament; First; Noble wolf; From Hadria
Aeneas	Boy	Praise
Antonino	Boy	Priceless; Inestimable; Flower
Aloysius	Boy	A strong and famous warrior; Famous in battle
Alanzo	Boy	Noble and ready
Anfernee	Boy	From Antium
Arjen	Boy	From Hadria; Noble; Golden life

Alban	Boy	White; From Alba
Aser	Unisex	Happy; Blessed
Amyas	Boy	Loved; Friend
Albus	Boy	White; Twilight; Bright; Clear; Shining
Adrion	Boy	From Hadria
Albin	Boy	White; Bright
Angelito	Boy	Little messenger of God
Amante	Girl	Loving
Amaro	Boy	Bitter
Antone	Boy	Priceless; Inestimable; Flower

Aurelian	Boy	Golden; Gilded
Adrean	Boy	From Hadria
Albion	Boy	White; Bright
Alesana	Girl	Defender or helper of the people; Powerful
Andoni	Boy	Priceless; Praiseworthy
Asriel	Boy	God is my help; Helped by God; God is joined; Upright
Arris	Unisex	From Hadria
Andon	Boy	Form of Antonius
Angelin	Unisex	Messenger of God; Angel
Anthonie	Boy	Priceless

Admir	Boy	Admire; Commander; Prince
Adrick	Boy	From Hadria
Ariz	Boy	Lucky; Successful; Oak; Rain-bearing cloud
Arkham	Unisex	Mystery; Secret; Home; Homestead
Alfonse	Boy	Noble; Ready
Augie	Unisex	Respected; Venerable
Arcadius	Boy	Of Arcadia
Avelino	Boy	To perceive; To see; Birdlike
Amando	Boy	Lovable; Worthy of love
Antonius	Boy	Priceless; Inestimable; Flower

Adrain	Boy	From Hadria
Auggie	Unisex	Respected; Venerable
Arrius	Boy	Devoted to Ares; War; Bane
Alvarez	Boy	Son of Alvaro; Son of the all-aware one
Ardon	Boy	Descendant; Bronze
Augustino	Boy	Great; Magnificient
Aether	Unisex	Ether; Heaven
Alius	Unisex	Other or different; Another
Antonyo	Boy	Worthy of praise; Another name of Saint Anthony
Alcide	Boy	Strong man; Powerful; Prowess

Ambrosio	Boy	Divine being; Immortal
Adrin	Unisex	From Hadria
Augustas	Boy	Exalted, Venerable, To increase
Aurelien	Boy	Golden-haired; Golden
Antoney	Boy	Worthy of praise; Priceless
Adryen	Boy	From Hadria
Alphonsus	Boy	Noble and ready
Abidan	Boy	My father is judge
Ariano	Boy	Most holy; From Hadria
Anani	Boy	Cloud; Yahweh is gracious

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