Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Achaius
Friend of a horse
Scottish
Achilles
“The thin-lipped,” from the Greek a (without) and chelyne (lip).
Greek
Adolphus
Noble, majestic wolf
German
Adrian
From Hadria
Latin
Aegeus
Protection
Greek
Agustus
Great, magnificient
Latin
Albanus Albertus
Noble, bright, famous
German
Albinus Albus Aloysius
Famous warrior
German
Alpheus
Successor
Hebrew
Amadeus
God’s love
Latin
Ambrosius
Immortal
Greek
Amor
Love
French
Anastatius
Resurrection
Greek
Apollonius
Follower of Apollo
Spanish
Aries
Ram
Latin
Atticus
From Attica
Latin
Augustus
Great, magnificient
Latin
Aurelius
Golden
Latin
Basilius
Royal, kingly
Greek
Brutus
Dull, stupid
Latin
Cadmus
From the east
Greek
Caesar
Head of hair
Latin
Caius
Rejoice
Latin
Camillus Cassius
“The helmeted warrior,” based on the Latin cassis, a helmet.
Latin
Cato
All-knowing
Latin
Cecilius
Blind; sixth
Welsh
Cepheus
Father of Andromeda
Greek
Cephus Cirrus
Lock of hair
Latin
Claudius
Lame
Latin
Clementius
Merciful
Latin
Cornelius
Horn
Latin
Costa
Constant, steadfast
Latin
Crispus
Curly-haired
Latin
Cronus
Greek
Cyprian
From Cyprus
Latin
Cyprus
Type of tree
English
Cyrus
Lord
Persian
Darius
Maintains possessions well
Persian
Decimus
Tenth
Latin
Dolphus
Noble, majestic wolf
German
Dominic
Of the Lord
Latin
Emilianus
Eager
Latin
Erasmus
To love
Latin
Evander
Good man
Greek
Felix
Happy and lucky
Latin
Gemini
The Twins
Latin
Hercules
Hera’s glory
Greek
Janus
Gateway
Latin
Julius
Youthful and downy
Greek
Jupiter
The supreme god
Latin
Justus
Upright, just
Latin
Linus
Flax
Greek
Lucius
From Lucanus
Greek
Marcellinus Marcus
Dedicated to Mars
Latin
Marius
Manly; dedicated to Mars
Latin
Mars Maximus
Greatest
Latin
Mercury
Commerce
Latin
Neptune Nero
Stern
Latin
Octavius
Eighth
Latin
Paulinus
Small
Latin
Philo
Love
Greek
Pluto
Rich
Greek
Pollux
Crown
Greek
Quintus
Fifth
Latin
Roman
One from Rome
Latin
Romulus
Man of Rome
Latin
Rufus
Red-haired
Latin
Saturnus Seneca
Native American
Septimus
Seventh
Latin
Sirius Thaddeus
Heart
Aramaic
Tiberius Titus
The avenger
Greek
Ulysses
“One who hates.” The Latin form of the Greek Odysseus, from the Greek odyssomai, I hate.
Latin
Urban
From the city
Latin
Vulcan
Aged to perfection, Roman names for boys offer history and charm. While many are well-known, others remain treasures to be discovered. We invite you to get to know these remarkable monikers.
Roman names for boys contain plenty of grand classics that turn heads, like the mighty Augustus. Meaning “great,” this handsome name is serious as can be, but he can also be lightened up with a host of playful nicknames, like Auggie, Gus, and August. There’s also Julius, who is linked to another Roman favorite—Caesar Both names are powerful with natural charisma and transport you back to Ancient Rome at their mentioning. You may recognize Ulysses, too, a presidential pick with Roman roots, and Marcus, a name that’s enjoyed ongoing popularity for decades.
Plenty of picks on today’s top baby names chart are Roman boy names, too. Felix is one of our favorites here, as his meaning of “happy and lucky” is more than enviable. Atticus is another who’s risen toward the top of the charts, and we adore this literary great. We like that he’s relatively nickname-proof, too. Roman himself is a popular pick if you’re like something with obvious Roman ties.
If you’re looking for something ready to rise, you’re in luck with Roman boy names. Evander is very similar to the popular Evan, but he isn’t as popular yet. We can see him as a cute little boy with a trendy look. Nero would look great today, as the O-ending style continues to shine with names such Leo or Milo. For sports vibes, there’s Cassius, the birth name of boxer Muhammad Ali. Cash is his popular nickname.
Whether you want a classic pick or something rare, you’re sure to find it among Roman names for boys.
