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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77 Latin Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
James	Boy	Supplanter
John	Boy	God is gracious
Justin	Boy	Fair; Just
Julius	Boy	Downy-bearded; Jove's child; Devoted to Jove
Julio	Boy	Sacred to Jupiter; Youthful; Downy-bearded
Junior	Boy	Young; Child; Younger
Jakob	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Justus	Boy	Fair; Just; Upright
Jakobi	Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter
Jovi	Girl	God is gracious; Jovial; Of Jupiter

Jovan	Boy	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Jude	Girl	Praised; Minor ruler; Prince; Jew
Jupiter	Boy	Supreme God of the sky; Father of the sky
Jacques	Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Judge	Boy	To judge
Jovany	Boy	God is gracious
Jovanny	Boy	God is gracious
Jakoby	Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter
Jamarcus	Boy	Mars; Male; God of War
Jeter	Unisex	Stone; Rock; To throw

Johannes	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Jeriel	Boy	Taught by God
Jayvin	Boy	Quick; Fleeting; Victorious
Justyn	Boy	Just
Jomari	Unisex	He will add; Male; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Justo	Boy	Fair; Just
Jovin	Boy	Devoted to Jove; Devoted to the father of the sky; God is gracious
Jesper	Boy	Treasurer
Justen	Boy	Lawful, just
Jove	Boy	Jupiter; Father of the sky; God is gracious

Juvenal	Boy	Youthful
Jaan	Boy	God is gracious; Life; From Hadria
Joseantonio	Boy	A combination of Jose and Antonio; God will add; Flower
Justino	Boy	Upright
Justis	Boy	Upright, righteous
Jamaine	Boy	Brother
Jermain	Boy	Brother
Julyan	Boy	Down-bearded youth
Juston	Boy	Just; Righteous
Justinian	Boy	Just

Juventino	Boy	Youth
Jos	Boy	He will add
Josephus	Boy	God may give
Jarman	Boy	One who is German; Brother
Jastin	Boy	Just; Righteous; Fair; Judicious
Janus	Boy	Gateway; Archway; Gate to heaven; God is gracious
Junius	Boy	Dedicated to Juno; Younger; Young child
Jolyon	Boy	Youthful; Soft-haired
Junot	Boy	Young
Junious	Boy	Young

Janvier	Boy	January
Juvencio	Boy	One that represents youth
Jovanni	Girl	God is gracious
Jariath	Boy	In Control; Tributary Lord; A variant transcription of Jarlath
Junipero	Boy	Juniper
Jadrien	Girl	Thankful; He will judge; From Hadria
Jaleigh	Boy	Jaybird; Source of joy
Jean-francois	Boy	Independent; God concerns
Jemaine	Girl	Brother; Sibling
Jermaine	Unisex	Brother

Jermanus	Boy	Armed man or soldier
Jhirmaine	Boy	Clear sketch of good business; Enjoys company of friends and family
Joannes	Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Joceaume	Boy	A male name of Latin origin meaning Joy; Common in Christian religion
Joost	Unisex	Lord; Just; He will add
Jorvik	Boy	Place of the yew trees; Yew; Boar village
Jost	Boy	Lord; Just
Justain	Boy	Upright, righteous
Justinas	Boy	Just; Upright; Righteous
Justinus	Boy	Righteous, Just

Jarlen	Boy	Tributary lord
Julijan	Boy	Macedonian form of Julian; Youthful
Juhan	Boy	God is gracious
Jukka	Boy	God is gracious
Juulius	Boy	Youthfulness
Johani	Unisex	God is gracious
Just	Unisex	Just; Righteous

Infographic: Most Popular Latin Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Latin Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With J(infographic)

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