Explore 400+ Best, Powerful, Old, and Unique Italian Boy Names With Their Meanings

Jul 27, 2024 Reading time : 12 min

If you’re looking for a baby boy’s name, you should consider Italian names. Overtaking the likes of old money and gender-neutral names, they are becoming increasingly popular among parents because of their melodious sound and deep meaning, which often reflect the rich heritage and traditions of Italy.

Italian names offer a beautiful blend of history, culture, and significance, making them a perfect choice for your little one.

So, parents, soon-to-be-parents, and anyone interested in the rich culture of Italy will find this collection invaluable. It includes unique Italian boy names that stand out, old Italian names that honor your ancestry, and names with a powerful meaning, among others.

On that note, let’s dive in and discover the perfect Italian boy name for your little one—

A to Z Italian Boy Names with Meaning and Origin

This list is arranged alphabetically, especially for parents who have a specific letter in mind or simply want to explore all their options. You’ll find plenty of options for each alphabet with their respective meanings, origins, or roots.

Letter	Name	Meaning	Origin/Root
A
	Adriano	From Adria	Latin
	Alberto	That who brings light thought his nobility	German
	Aldo	Unsure: probably ‘wise’	German
	Alessandro	Savior, protector of people	Greek
	Alessio	Protector	Greek
	Alfredo	Wise	German
	Andrea	Strong	Greek
	Angelo	Messenger, Angel	Greek
	Antonio or Antonello	That who comes first	Greek
	Augusto	Venerable	Latin
B
	Bernardo	Strong	German
	Biagio	That who stutters	Latin
	Bruno	Dark (as in: color)	Latin
C
	Camillo	Minister of God (popular ancient Roman name)	Hebrew
	Carlo	Valiant, King	German
	Claudio	That who stumbles	Latin
	Corrado	Courageous in his decisions	German
	Cosimo	Ornament or, possibly, moderate, humble	Greek
	Cristian	Christian, follower of Christ	Greek
D
	Daniele	Judge	Hebrew
	Dario	That who has, rich	Persian
	Davide	Loved	Hebrew
	Diego	Educated, erudite	Greek
	Domenico	Of God	Latin
E
	Elio	Sun	Greek
	Emanuele	God is with us	Hebrew
	Emilio or Emiliano	Rival	Latin
	Ernesto	Loyal, straight	German
	Ezio	Eagle	Greek
F
	Fabio	That who grows beans	Latin
	Fabrizio	Faber, maker	Latin
	Fausto	Lucky, fortunate, suitable	Latin
	Federico	Rich of peace, protector	German
	Felice	Happy	Latin
	Ferdinando	Brave, bearer of peace	Germanic
	Filippo	That who loves horses	Greek
	Francesco	From France	Latin
	Fulvio	Blond, golden	Latin
G
	Gabriele	God’s strength	Hebrew
	Giacomo	God protects	Hebrew
	Gianluca	Sacred place or possibly light	See Luca
	Gioele	Yahvé is my God	Hebrew
	Giuliano or Giulio	Devout to Jupiter	Latin
	Guido	Wood, forest; Guide	German
L
	Lapo	Follower of God	Hebrew
	Leonardo	Strong	German
	Lorenzo	From Laurentium (place)	Latin
	Luca or Lucio	Sacred place or possibly light	Greek
	Ludovico or Luigi	Strong fighter	German
M
	Marcello	A warrior who is of young age	Latin
	Marco	Warlike, Warring, Mars, Roman God of War	Latin
	Mario	Minister of the gods	Etruscan
	Massimo or Massimiliano	Biggest, greatest	Latin
	Matteo or Mattia	Of God	Hebrew
	Maurizio or Mauro	From Mauritania	Latin
	Michele	God’s strength	Hebrew
	Mirco	Glorious	Slavic
N
	Neri	My light	Hebrew
	Nicola or Niccolo	Winner	Greek
P
	Paolo	Little, small	Latin
	Pasquale	Of Easter	Hebrew
	Patrizio	Noble, Patrician	Latin
	Pietro	Stone	Latin
R
	Raffaele or Raffaello	Healer or healed	Hebrew
	Renato	Reborn	Latin
	Raul	Strength, Wisdom, Strong	German
	Riccardo	Powerful leader	German
	Roberto	Glorious	German
	Rocco	Rest, repose	German
	Rosario	Rosary	Latin
	Ruggero	Valiant with a spear	German
S
	Salvatore	Savior	Greek
	Salvo	Saved	Greek
	Samuele	His name is God	Hebrew
	Saverio	Splendent	Arabic
	Sebastiano	Illustrious	Greek
	Sergio	Guardian	Latin
	Silvio	Silvester, of the woods	Latin
	Simone	God heard my voice	Hebrew
	Stefano	Crowned	Greek
T
	Tiziano	Dove	Latin
	Tommaso	Twin	Hebrew
	Tullio	Roman Name	Latin
U
	Ugo	Thought	German
	Umberto	Famous	German
V
	Valentino	Healthy	Latin
	Valerio	Strong	Latin
	Vito	Life	Latin
	Vittorio	Victorious	Latin
W
	Walter	Strong war leader	German
Y
	Yovanney	God is gracious	German
Z
	Zeno	Devout to Zeus	Greek

Unique Italian Names Boy

If you want to choose a name that stands out from the crowd, then this category is for you. Selecting from these unique Italian boy names that are rare yet rich in meaning and cultural significance will ensure your child’s name is as distinct and special as they are!

Name	Meaning
Benvolio	“Goodwill”
Capo	“Chief” or “Leader”
Inizio	“Beginning”
Terzo	“Third”
Biondello	Likely derived from “biondo,” meaning “blond”
Brabantio	Name of a character in Shakespeare’s “Othello”; origins linked to Brabant
Cirocco	Variant of “Scirocco,” meaning “Hot wind from the Sahara”
Scirocco	“Hot wind from the Sahara”
Concetto	“Concept” or “Idea”
Onofrio	Derived from Saint Onuphrius; uncertain meaning, possibly “defender of peace”
Graciano	“Gracious”
Renzo	Short form of “Lorenzo,” meaning “from Laurentum”
Kosmo	Variant of “Cosmo,” meaning “Order” or “Universe”
Prime	“First” or “Best”
Ferrari	Derived from “Ferraro,” meaning “Blacksmith”
Tancredi	“Thoughtful counselor”
Ricci	“Curly-haired”
Avellino	From the name of a town in Italy
Sonnet	“Little song”
Cajetano	Variant of “Gaetano,” meaning “from Caieta”
Giovel	Possibly derived from “Giove,” meaning “Jupiter”
Innocenty	Variant of “Innocenzo,” meaning “Innocent”
Preemo	Likely a variant of “Primo,” meaning “First”
Ursins	Possibly derived from “Ursus,” meaning “Bear”
Caravaggio	From the name of the famous Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Monté	“Mountain”
Tuscany	Region in Italy
Vesuvio	Named after Mount Vesuvius, the famous volcano
Alerio	“Eagle”
Bellino	“Little beautiful one”
Quirino	“Spear”
Tancredi	“Thoughtful counselor”
Ulisse	“Wrathful”
Cecco	“Free man”
Duilio	“War”
Graziano	“Graceful”
Innocenzo	“Innocent”
Ruggero	“Famous spear”
Tiberio	“Of the Tiber river”
Brando	“Sword”
Piero	“Rock”
Raimondo	“Wise protector”

Best Italian Baby Boy Names

These are some of the most popular and well-loved Italian boy names, perfect for parents who want a name for their baby boy that is both familiar and loved by others.

Name	Meaning
Adolfo	“Noble wolf”
Giorgio	“Farmer” or “Earthworker”
Donte	Variant of “Dante,” meaning “Enduring”
Amadeo	“Lover of God”
Enzo	Short form of “Vincenzo” or “Lorenzo,” meaning “Ruler of the household” or “Laurentum”
Luka	Variant of “Luca,” meaning “Bringer of light”
Santino	“Little saint”
Lucca	Variant of “Luca,” meaning “Bringer of light”
Rocco	“Rest” or “Roar”
Aurelio	“Golden”
Vito	“Life”
Cesare	“Long-haired”
Ettore	“Steadfast” or “Holding fast”
Giovanni	“God is gracious”
Angelo	“Angel” or “Messenger”
Giulio	“Youthful” or “Downy-bearded”
Flavio	“Blond”
Gaetano	“From Caieta”
Geremia	Variant of “Jeremiah,” meaning “God will uplift”
Ennio	Possibly derived from “Ennius,” an ancient Roman name
Agostino	“Great” or “Magnificent”
Benvenuto	“Welcome”
Federigo	“Peaceful ruler”
Goffredo	“God’s peace”
Gualtiero	“Ruler of the army”
Guglielmo	“Resolute protector”
Lodovico	“Famous warrior”
Ottaviano	“Eighth”
Petronio	Derived from the Roman family name “Petronius”
Vincenze	Variant of “Vincenzo,” meaning “Conquering”

Powerful Italian Boy Names

Powerful Italian boy names like these dragon names stand for strength, courage, confidence, and nobility, making them perfect for parents who want their child’s name to reflect a sense of leadership and determination.

Name	Meaning
Ercole	Italian form of “Hercules,” meaning “Glory of Hera”
Leonida	“Son of the lion”
Guerrino	“Little warrior”
Donatello	“Gift”
Michelangelo	“Who is like God” and “Angel”
Rinaldo	“Ruler’s advisor”
Sigfrido	“Victorious peace”
DiAngelo	“Of the angel”
Nazario	“From Nazareth”
Deangelis	“Of the angels”
Rocko	Variant of “Rocco,” meaning “Rest” or “Roar”
Rodolfo	“Famous wolf”
Lazaro	“God has helped”
Primo	“First”
Leonello	“Little lion”
Taddeo	“Gift of God”
Bernardino	“Brave as a bear”
Ottavio	“Eighth”
Napoleon	“Lion of the new city”
Dionigi	Italian form of “Dionysius,” meaning “Follower of Dionysius”
Ercolo	Variant of “Ercole,” meaning “Glory of Hera”
Faro	“Lighthouse”
Geronimo	“Sacred name”
Giustinian	“Just”
Giustino	“Little just one”
Giusto	“Just”
Gervasio	“Spear servant”
Raniero	“Wise warrior”
Uberto	“Bright heart”

Old Italian Names Male

For those who appreciate the charm and tradition of historical names, this category offers old Italian names that have been passed down through generations. These names carry a sense of heritage and timelessness, making them perfect for families who value their roots.

Name	Meaning
Arnolfo	“Eagle wolf”
Bellini	“Little beautiful one”
Alvize	Venetian form of “Luigi,” meaning “Famous warrior”
Nuncio	“Messenger”
Attilia	Possibly derived from “Attilio,” meaning “Little father”
Nazzareno	“From Nazareth”
Carmello	“Garden” or “Orchard”
Girolamo	“Sacred name”
Antonino	“Priceless” or “Inestimable”
Ivano	“God is gracious”
Erminio	“Army man” or “Whole”
Secondo	“Second”
Gilberto	“Bright pledge”
Lauro	“ From the place of laurel trees; Laurel wreath”
Orazio	“Timekeeper” or “Keeper of the hours”
Graziano	“Gracious”
Emidio	“Demi-god” or “Demi-god’s child”
Jacopo	Italian form of “Jacob,” meaning “Supplanter”
Ciriaco	“Of the Lord”
Orland	Variant of “Orlando,” meaning “Famous throughout the land”
Delfino	“Dolphin”
Bertoldo	“Bright ruler”
Brizio	“Swift”
Clelio	“To tell of; Celebrate”
Fiorentino	“Flowering” or “Blossoming”
Flamino	“Flame” or “fiery”
Ginella	“God is gracious”
Herinomos	Variant of “Geronimo,” meaning “Sacred name”
Ortensio	“Of the garden”
Pompeyo	“Five” or “Fifth born”

Handsome Italian Boy Names

These Italian boy names are characterized by their elegant sound and appealing meanings. Not only do these names look good on paper, but they also have a pleasing phonetic quality. This makes them ideal for parents who want their child’s name to have a classic and refined charm.

Name	Meaning
Fio	Short form of “Fiorentino,” meaning “Flowering” or “Blossoming”
Piccolo	“Little”
Timeo	“To honor”
Biaggio	Variant of “Biagio,” meaning “Stammer” or “Lisp”
Romeo	“Pilgrim to Rome”
Gianni	Short form of “Giovanni,” meaning “God is gracious”
Gian	“God is merciful”
Rolando	“Famous throughout the land”
Tino	Short form of “Martino” or “Valentino,” meaning “Warlike” or “Healthy”
Giovani	Variant of “Giovanni,” meaning “God is gracious”
Senna	“Old” or “Ancient” (also a reference to the river in Italy)
Gilberto	“Bright pledge”
Damiano	“To tame”
Fontana	“Fountain”
Faustino	“Lucky” or “Auspicious”
Roch	“Rest” or “Roar” (variant of “Rocco”)
Cesare	“Long-haired”
Bono	“Good”
Gianney	“To be gracious”
Giotto	“Pledge of peace”
Loreno	Variant of “Lorenzo,” meaning “From Laurentum”
Naldo	Short form of “Rinaldo,” meaning “Ruler’s advisor”
Marinos	“Of the sea”
Orsino	“Little bear”
Nardo	Short form of “Leonardo” or “Bernardo,” meaning “Brave as a lion” or “Brave as a bear”
Onorato	“Honored”
Nerino	“Little black one”

Italian Boy Names, 1920s

Step back in time with this collection of Italian boy names popular in the 1920s. These names have a nostalgic charm and a vintage appeal, making them perfect for parents who love the idea of giving their baby boy a name with a touch of history.

Name	Meaning
Bassanio	“Friend to Antonio”
Gremio	Likely derived from the Italian word “grembo,” meaning “lap” or “bosom”
Lucentio	“Light” or “Bright”
Nino	“Little boy”
Ottorino	“Eighth”
Carmine	“Song” or “Poem” (also a form of “Carmen,” meaning “Garden”)
Ciro	“Sun”
Geovanny	Variant of “Giovanni,” meaning “God is gracious”
Giacinto	“Hyacinth” (a type of flower)
Natale	“Christmas”
Bosco	“Wood” or “Forest”
Gracian	“Gracious”
Gaetan	“From Caieta”
Tonio	“Priceless” or “Inestimable”
Fortino	“Fortunate”
Ilio	“Sun”
Filiberto	“Very bright” or “Very famous”
Nunzio	“Messenger”
Ignazio	“Fiery”
Calogeros	“Beautiful elder”
Cesco	Short form of “Francesco,” meaning “Free man”
Filadelfo	“Brotherly love”
Fiorello	“Little flower”
Giovanno	Variant of “Giovanni,” meaning “God is gracious”
Lanzo	Short form of “Lorenzo,” meaning “From Laurentum”
Seppi	“God will add”
Tempo	“Time”
Vanni	Short form of “Giovanni,” meaning “God is gracious”

Cute Italian Boy Names

Who doesn’t love sweet and charming names? These cute Italian boy names that are adorable and have a gentle, loving feel are for those who would prefer their child’s name to capture the innocence and charm of childhood.

Name	Meaning
Ciccio	“Free man”
Pierino	“Rock” or “Stone”
Dino	“Little bold one”
Libero	“Free”
Gio	“Farmer” or “Earth-worker”
Geovani	“Divine grace” or “connection to the earth”
Gianny	“To be gracious”
Rici	“Curly-haired”
Salerio	Possibly derived from “Salerio,” a character in Shakespeare’s works
Cola	Short form of “Nicola,” meaning “Victory of the people”
Alfio	“White” or “Fair”
Dontey	“Enduring”
Tino	Short form of “Martino” or “Valentino,” meaning “Warlike” or “Healthy”
Senna	“Old” or “Ancient” (also a reference to the river in Italy)
Jeronimo	“Sacred name”
Onophrio	“Defender of peace”
Venanzio	“Hunter”
Primo	“First”
Lauro	“Laurel”
Jeno	“Well-born”
Ricci	“Curly-haired”
Enzio	“Ruler of the household” or “Laurentum”
Dacio	“From Dacia”
Yovanny	“God is gracious”
Beniamino	“Son of the right hand”
Bravvo	“Brave”
Ginella	“Little warrior”
Isacco	Italian form of “Isaac,” meaning “He will laugh”
Januario	“January”
Jovanney	“Father of the sky“
Lippo	Short form of “Filippo,” meaning “Lover of horses”
Onofrius	Variant of “Onofrio,” meaning “Defender of peace”
Nardo	Short form of “Leonardo” or “Bernardo,” meaning “Brave as a lion” or “Brave as a bear”

Italian American Boy Names

This list blends the best of both worlds, offering names that have Italian roots but are popular among Italian-American communities. These names often have a familiar ring in the United States while still honoring Italian heritage.

Name	Meaning
Giovanni	“Gracious god”
Santino	“Little saint”
Rocco	“Rest” or “Roar”
Enzo	“Ruler of the household” or “Laurentum”
Luka	“Light”
Armani	“Free man”
Santino	“Little saint”
Rocco	“Rest” or “Roar”
Giancarlo	Combination of “Giovanni” and “Carlo,” meaning “God is gracious” and “Free man”
Rocko	“Rest” or “Roar”
Lazaro	“God has helped”
Bravo	“Brave”
Kajetan	“Rejoiced”
Fiorenzo	“Flowering” or “Blossoming”
Arnaldo	“Eagle power”
Gaudenzio	“Joyful”
Jino	“Well-born”
Elpidio	“Hope”
Cosme	“Order” or “Harmony”
Innocenzio	“Innocent”
Venetziano	“From Venice”
Jeronimus	Variant of “Geronimo,” meaning “Sacred name”
Gennarius	Variant of “Gennaro,” meaning “January”
Jovanno	Variant of “Giovanni,” meaning “God is gracious”
Salerino	Likely derived from “Salerio,” a character in Shakespeare’s works, meaning “Salary”
Gabriello	“God is my strength”
Gasparo	“Treasurer” (Italian form of “Caspar”)
Oliviero	“Olive tree”
Gennaros	Variant of “Gennaro,” meaning “January”

European Boy Names

Parents can also explore more names that are popular across Europe, including Italy. These European names offer a blend of cultural influences and are suitable for those who prefer a name for their child with an international appeal.

Name	Meaning
Mariano	“Related to the god Mars”
Arnald	Variant of “Arnold,” meaning “Eagle power”
Rossano	“From the land of roses”
Stassi	Short form of “Eustassio,” meaning “Good grapes” or “Fruitful”
Alberico	“Elf ruler”
Gavino	“White hawk”
Mazzi	“Twin”
Demonte	“Of the mountain”
Giacobbe	Italian form of “Jacob,” meaning “Supplanter”
Cono	“Brave counsel”
Ardian	“From the Ardiaei,” an Illyrian tribe, or “Fire”
Angelos	“Messenger” or “Angel”
Cesare	“Long-haired”
Ettore	Italian form of “Hector,” meaning “Holding fast” or “Steadfast”
Giordano	“Flowing down” (reference to the Jordan River)
Italo	“Of Italy”
Vitali	“Vital” or “Alive”
Narciso	“Daffodil” or “Sleep”
Palmiro	“Pilgrim” or “Palm tree”
Publio	“Public” or “Of the people”
Petruchio	“Stone” or “Rock” (diminutive of “Pietro” or “Peter”)
Kalogerus	“Beautiful elder”
Heronimo	“Sacred name”
Kajetano	Variant of “Gaetano,” meaning “From Caieta”
Veneziano	“From Venice”
Meconi	Possibly derived from “Meconio,” meaning “Poppy”
Prada	“Meadow” (more commonly known as a fashion brand)
Napoleone	“Lion of the new city”

Gender-Neutral Italian Baby Boy Names

Last but not least, these names are popular in Italian culture and are suitable for both boys and girls, making them perfect gender-neutral choices.

Name	Meaning
Aria	“Air” or “Melody”
Genaro	Variant of “Gennaro,” meaning “January”
Sicily	“From Sicily” (an island in Italy)
Santo	“Saint” or “Holy”
Eugenio	“Well-born” or “Noble”
Carmelo	“Garden”
Luong	“Renowned warrior”
Yovanni	Variant of “Giovanni,” meaning “To be gracious”
Lorah	Possibly derived from “Laura,” meaning “Laurel”
Amore	“Love”
Jeno	“Well-born”
Senna	“Old” or “Ancient” (also a reference to the river in Italy)
Ricci	“Curly-haired”
Karra	“Dear” or “Beloved”
Kajetan	Variant of “Gaetano,” meaning “From Caieta”
Aad	“Distinguished” or “Illustrious”
Acacio	“Innocent”
Gelindo	“Little joy”
Agnolo	Variant of “Angelo,” meaning “Angel”
Brahvo	“Brave”
Romo	Nickname from romo “snub-nosed, foreshortened”
Gelsomino	“Jasmine”
Floriano	“Flowering” or “Blossoming”
Fosco	“Dark”
Venezio	“From Venice”
Ursus	“Bear”

Bottom Line

This collection of Italian boy names provides a wealth of options for parents looking for the perfect name for their son. Ranging from popular, cute, and unique Italian boy names option, to names with a powerful meaning, there’s something here for everyone!

So, take your time, explore each category, and you’ll surely find an Italian boy name that will suit your son’s personality the most!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Italian name for a boy?

Names like Lorenzo, Alessandro, Tommaso, and Mattia are considered the best Italian name options for a boy.

What are some popular Italian boy names?

Popular Italian boy names include Leonardo, Matteo, Luca, and Giovanni.

Are there any powerful Italian boy names?

Yes, names like Rinaldo, Alessandro, and Vittorio convey strength and power in their own ways.

How do I choose a unique Italian boy name?

To make sure you choose a unique Italian boy name, consider looking for names that are not commonly used, have a special meaning attached to it, or have some historical significance.

What are some cute Italian boy names?

Cute Italian names include Nico, Enzo, and Carlo. These Italian names sound cute and are perfect for charming personalities.

Can I find traditional Italian boy names from the 1920s?

Yes, you can find traditional Italian boy names like Antonio, Giuseppe, and Mario. They were popular in the 1920s and still have a timeless appeal.