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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192 Latin Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Miles	Boy	Gracious; Merciful; Soldier
Myles	Boy	Peaceful; Gracious; Soldier; Mill
Maxwell	Boy	Dweller by the great stream
Malachi	Boy	My angel; Messenger of God
Marcus	Boy	Warlike; Dedicated to Mars
Mark	Boy	Mars; God of war; Male; Warlike; Hammer; Defender
Maximus	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Maximiliano	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Martin	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Mario	Boy	Warlike; Mars; Male

Marco	Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war; Warlike
Mack	Boy	Son; Great
Marcos	Boy	Warlike; Little warrior; Man; Dedicated to Mars
Maximilian	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Marcelo	Boy	Warlike; A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Mac	Boy	Son of; Great; Horse; Border; Guard; Screen; Curtain
Marcel	Boy	Belonging to Mars; Roman god of war; Male
Mauricio	Boy	Moorish
Magnus	Boy	Large; Great
Marcellus	Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war

Maximo	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Musa	Boy	Muse; Son; Deliver
Maxton	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Marc	Boy	Warlike; Roman god Mars; Male
Marlon	Boy	Little hawk; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Male; Little warlike one
Maison	Boy	Stoneworker; Home
Maxim	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Markus	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Mars	Boy	The god of war; Warlike; Male
Marcello	Boy	Like a hammer; A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars

Mauro	Boy	Moorish
Morris	Boy	Dark-skinned; North African; Moorish; Dark; Swarthy
Marcelino	Boy	A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Marcell	Boy	A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Marko	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Markell	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Horse border; Wolf border
Maxx	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Markel	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Monty	Boy	Mountain belonging to a ruler; Pointed hill; Steep mountain
Marek	Boy	Warlike; Dedicated to Mars; Rebellious; Sea of bitterness

Marty	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Maxon	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Mace	Boy	Gift of God; A medieval weapon; Twin
Marquez	Boy	Son of Marcos; March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Marius	Boy	Manly; Dedicated to Mars
Morrison	Boy	Son of Morris; Descendant of a Moorish person
Maxson	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Martez	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Macario	Boy	Blessed; Happy
Mercer	Boy	The business person engaged in retail trade; Dealer

Mylo	Unisex	Merciful; Soldier; Gracious
Marciano	Boy	Hammer; Warlike; Little warrior; Man; Dedicated to Mars
Maxime	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Miloh	Boy	Soldier; Gracious
Maxen	Boy	Greatest
Marquel	Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Marino	Boy	Of the sea; Male; Warlike
Marques	Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Maximino	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Marus	Boy	North African; Moorish

Macsen	Boy	The greatest one
Marcial	Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war
Malachy	Boy	My angel; Disciple of Saint Máedóc; Second
Markos	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Marquese	Boy	A man who is like Mars the God of War
Mello	Girl	Rival
Maximilien	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Myrick	Unisex	Dark-skinned; Moorish
Martel	Boy	Hammer; Warlike; Dedicated to Mars
Margus	Boy	Man; Roman God of war

Marsel	Boy	Male
Marcio	Boy	A servant of Mars, Roman God of war
Martino	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Maurizio	Boy	Moorish
Martinus	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Morey	Boy	Servant of Marduk; North African; Moorish;
Manvel	Boy	One who is from a great estate
Maks	Boy	The greatest
Maxfield	Boy	A field that belongs to Mac; A field that belongs to Max
Makaveli	Boy	Sneaky; Cunning; Deceitful

Merrik	Boy	Dark; Dark-skinned; Moor; Fame; Power
Marten	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Magnum	Boy	Great; Something big; Large; Colossal
Maury	Boy	Moorish
Maxin	Unisex	Greatest
Marrio	Boy	One who is like the God Mars
Mercutio	Boy	The person who is engaged in trade business
Marchello	Boy	Warlike; Little warrior; Man; Dedicated to Mars
Marx	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male; Servant of Marduk
Moritz	Boy	North African; Moorish

Montell	Boy	Little mountain
Millian	Girl	Greatest
Maurilio	Boy	The dark one
Merric	Boy	Dark-skinned; Moorish
Milio	Boy	Rival
Manus	Boy	Great; Good
Manson	Boy	Son of Mangus; Great
Marceau	Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Hammer; Little warrior; Male
Maro	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Myself
Martinez	Boy	Son of Martin; The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike

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Infographic: Meaningful Latin Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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that would fit diverse preferences. Each name on the list is unique and deeply meaningful. Explore them to find a name that celebrates your child's individuality and reflects your dreams and aspirations for them.

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

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