107 Powerful Slovak Boy Names

Slovakia, a country in the heart of Europe, has a rich cultural environment shaped by its historical and geographical location. In this post, you will find many Slovak boy names that reflect the country's historical roots and culture. These names emanate timeless wisdom and a contemporary charm and provide parents with a wide range of options, from vintage picks that reflect changing tastes to traditional names passed through generations.

Given names and family names (surnames), make up a typical Slovak name. Although there is a historical practice to reverse this order, especially in official contexts (such as in administrative and legal paperworks), Slovakian names usually follow the Western order with the given name first and the surname last. Also, this culture's male and female family name forms are unique, making it easy to determine a person's gender based on their name.

Despite being wholly distinct from the Christian baptismal names, given names are referred to as baptismal names in Slovakia. In rural areas, traditional baptismal names are frequently given to infants during their baptism, but they are rarely used as their official names (if they are, they serve as the person's middle name). In olden times, choosing a newborn's name from within the family was common, often using the grandparents' names. Although this tradition is less common, it is still used, particularly in rural regions.

Some Slovakian names originated in nature, inspired by the picturesque landscapes that set out the Slovakian countryside. Adam, meaning earth, and Sebastian, meaning from Sebastia are examples of such names. Other names, such as Alexej (a form of Alexander) and Henrich (the Slovak form of Henry), pay homage to revered saints and historical figures, connecting your child to a legacy that spans centuries. With each name comes a glimpse into Slovakian customs and beliefs, revealing the intricate threads that make up the country's cultural fabric.

Whether you're seeking inspiration for your bundle of joy or simply fascinated by the stories behind names, the names on this list will enchant and inspire you.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Vincent		Boy	Conquering
Peter		Boy	Rock; Stone
Richard		Boy	Brave ruler; Mighty king; Firm ruler
Lukas		Boy	Illumination; Light
Milan		Boy	Gracious; Dear; Middle of the plain
Jonas		Boy	Dove; God is gracious
Lucian		Boy	Light; Illumination
Roland		Boy	Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land
Marcel		Boy	Belonging to Mars; Roman god of war; Male
Dominik		Boy	Belonging to the Lord; Our Lord
Ernest		Boy	Earnest; Warrior; Serious
Oskar		Boy	God's spear; Deer's friend
Leopold		Boy	Brave and bold people; Lion
Denis		Boy	Follower of Dionysius; Of Zeus;
Marek		Boy	Warlike; Dedicated to Mars; Rebellious; Sea of bitterness
Jakub		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Cyril		Boy	Lord; Master
Kamil		Boy	Perfect; He who is perfect; A youth employed in religious services
Teodor		Boy	A gift of god
Eduard		Boy	Rich guard
Laszlo		Boy	To rule; Glory
Pavel		Boy	Small; Humble
Igor		Boy	Warrior; Army of the Germanic god Yngvi
Milos		Boy	A person full of grace; The dearest of all
Andrej		Boy	Masculine; Manly; Courageous; Virility
Bohdan		Boy	Given by God
Eugen		Boy	Well-born; Noble; Born to nobility
Zoltan		Boy	Ruler; Sultan
Miroslav		Boy	Peace; World; Glory
Patrik		Boy	A noble patrician
Zigmund		Boy	Victory protector
Duron		Boy	Farmer; Round
Tabor		Boy	Mt. Tabor, a mountain in Nazareth; Navel; A height; An encampment
Dusan		Boy	Soul; Spirit
Matej		Boy	God's gift
Koehn		Boy	Daring and experienced counsel
Mato		Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Silvester		Boy	Wooded; Forest; Wild
Stanislav		Boy	He who is destined to become glorious and famous
Jasek		Boy	God is gracious
Kristof		Boy	Bearing Christ
Krystof		Boy	A form of Kristoff, meaning follower of Christ.
Kamin		Boy	Filled with joy; Lovers; Chimney; Fireplace; Caraway; Stone
Kyril		Boy	Lordly
Rudolf		Boy	Famous wolf
Tibor		Boy	Of Tibur
Stas		Boy	Stand; Become glory
Ado		Boy	Highborn; Settler; Noble
Archa		Boy	Ark; Arch; Harpoon
Aurel		Girl	Golden; Gilded; Fair-haired; Light of God
Matta		Boy	Gift of Yahweh; Trees or shrubs; Pearl; Reed mat
Dalibor		Boy	Distance to fight
Henrich		Boy	Home ruler
Jaroslav		Boy	Fierce; Glory; Energetic
Juraj		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Klement		Boy	He is full of mercy
Kornel		Boy	Horn
Kravino		Boy	Kravino means The Goofy one
Ladislav		Boy	To rule; Glory
Vincislau		Boy	Variant of the name Wenceslaus; More glory
Alexej		Boy	Defender of mankind
Bedoich		Boy	A peaceful ruler
Bedrisek		Boy	A form of Bedoich; Peaceful ruler
Benes		Boy	He who is blessed
Cenck		Boy	Conquering
Cenek		Boy	A form of Cenck, conquering
Dalek		Boy	Far away
Dobromil		Boy	Kind; Gracious
Drahoslav		Boy	Precious glory
Dusanek		Boy	Soul; Spirit
Dusek		Boy	Soul; Spirit
Havel		Boy	Rooster
Holic		Boy	Barber
Honza		Boy	God is gracious
Imrich		Boy	Ruler of the household
Jindoich		Boy	Ruler of the household
Koloman		Boy	Dove
Kopecky		Boy	Hill
Leos		Boy	Lion; A variant of Leo
Lubos		Boy	Love; Peace
Matous		Boy	Gift of God
Miloslav		Boy	Favor or glory
Mstislav		Boy	Vengeance or glory
Oehoo		Boy	One who is watchful; Vigilant
Oeznik		Boy	Butcher
Oldoich		Boy	Prosperity and power
Ondoej		Boy	A male warrior
Otakar		Boy	Watchful of wealth
Otokar		Boy	A variation of Otakar, watchful of wealth
Radim		Boy	Happiness; Peace
Rados		Boy	Happy glory
Rostek		Boy	The usurper of glory
Siek		Boy	Hearkening
Upravda		Boy	The upright one
Vavrinec		Boy	Of Laurentum
Vekoslav		Boy	Eternal glory
Vilem		Boy	The determined guardian
Viliam		Boy	Will helmet
Vincenc		Boy	To conquer
Vincenck		Boy	A variant of Vincenc; To conquer

Infographic: Time-honored Slovak Names For Boys

Slovak is a Slavic language, and many names from this language have Slavic roots. The names are often similar in pronunciation, spelling, and essence to names found in other Slavic languages. If you are fascinated by the Slovak language and are considering a name from this language for your son, then read on. We have compiled the finest of Slovak baby boy names in our infographic below.

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