Catholic Baby Boy Names with Meaning and Tradition
Are you looking for Catholic boy names for your new baby? Then this is the perfect blog.
Here you’ll find an A-Z list of options as well as some unique, popular and short Catholic boy names too.
Some parents choose to wait until the baby is born to name them, while others like to have the perfect name already picked out. Finding the perfect name can be tricky, so it’s important to take your time and try to enjoy the experience.
It’s a good idea to start with a list of plenty of names so that you can slowly go through the list and take names off that you no longer love.
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Things to consider when naming your child
- Check the initials don’t spell out something you don’t like
- Read up on the meaning of the name
- Check whether other people close to you have used the same name
- Make sure you love it!
You can also check out our lists of Guardian angel names, plant names for boys, and baby names that mean light. For girls, read our Catholic girl names and Spiritual baby names.
Catholic boy names A-Z
Catholic boy names beginning with…A
- Anthony – “Priceless, Inestimable, Highly Praiseworthy”
- Andrew – “Manly, Strong, Warrior”
- Alexander – “Defender of the People”
- Aaron – “Exalted, High Mountain”
- Adrian – “Man of Adria, Dark One”
- Augustine – “Majestic, Venerable”
- Ambrose – “Immortal, Divine”
- Aidan – “Little Fire”
- Angelo – “Messenger of God”
- Aloysius – “Famous Warrior”
- Abel – “Breath, Vanity”
- Albert – “Noble, Bright”
- Athanasius – “Immortal”
- Ignatius – “Fiery, Ardent”
- Anselm – “Divine Helmet, Protection of God”
- Amadeus – “Lover of God”
- Austin – “Majestic, Venerable”
- Alphonsus – “Noble and Ready”
- Aiden – “Little Fire”
- Augustine – “Majestic, Venerable”
B
- Benedict – “Blessed, Grateful”
- Benjamin – “Son of the Right Hand”
- Bartholomew – “Son of Talmai”
- Brendan – “Little Raven”
- Bernard – “Brave as a Bear”
- Blaise – “Stammerer, Lisping”
- Basil – “Kingly, Royal”
- Boniface – “Doer of Good Deeds”
- Bruno – “Brown-Haired, Brown-Eyed”
- Benedict – “Blessed, Grateful”
- Barnabas – “Son of Encouragement”
- Bartholomew – “Son of Talmai”
- Benjamin – “Son of the Right Hand”
- Bernard – “Brave as a Bear”
- Blaise – “Stammerer, Lisping”
- Brendan – “Little Raven”
- Basil – “Kingly, Royal”
- Boniface – “Doer of Good Deeds”
- Bruno – “Brown-Haired, Brown-Eyed”
- Bertrand – “Bright Raven, Glorious Defender”
C
- Christopher – “Bearer of Christ”
- Charles – “Free Man”
- Caleb – “Faithful, Devotion”
- Cyril – “Lordly, Masterful”
- Clement – “Mild, Merciful”
- Colin – “Young Boy”
- Conrad – “Bold Counselor”
- Cyprian – “From Cyprus”
- Christian – “Follower of Christ”
- Casimir – “Proclaimer of Peace”
- Cornelius – “Horned, Strong Willed”
- Cyrus – “Sun”
- Christopher – “Bearer of Christ”
- Charles – “Free Man”
- Caleb – “Faithful, Devotion”
- Cyril – “Lordly, Masterful”
- Clement – “Mild, Merciful”
- Colin – “Young Boy”
- Conrad – “Bold Counselor”
- Cyprian – “From Cyprus”
D
- Daniel – “God is My Judge”
- David – “Beloved”
- Dominic – “Belonging to the Lord”
- Damien – “To Tame, Subdue”
- Dennis – “Wild, Frenzied”
- Desmond – “Gracious Defender”
- Douglas – “Dark Stream”
- Dorian – “From the Sea”
- Declan – “Man of Prayer”
- Demetrius – “Devoted to Demeter”
- Daniel – “God is My Judge”
- David – “Beloved”
- Dominic – “Belonging to the Lord”
- Damien – “To Tame, Subdue”
- Dennis – “Wild, Frenzied”
- Desmond – “Gracious Defender”
- Douglas – “Dark Stream”
- Dorian – “From the Sea”
- Declan – “Man of Prayer”
- Demetrius – “Devoted to Demeter”
E
- Elijah – “The Lord is My God”
- Emmanuel – “God is with Us”
- Edmund – “Rich Protector”
- Eugene – “Noble, Well-Born”
- Elias – “The Lord is My God”
- Ephraim – “Fruitful”
- Ezekiel – “God Will Strengthen”
- Edgar – “Wealthy Spearman”
- Eric – “Eternal Ruler”
- Evan – “Young Warrior”
- Elias – “The Lord is My God”
- Emmanuel – “God is with Us”
- Elijah – “The Lord is My God”
- Eugene – “Noble, Well-Born”
- Ephraim – “Fruitful”
- Ezekiel – “God Will Strengthen”
- Edmund – “Rich Protector”
- Edgar – “Wealthy Spearman”
- Eric – “Eternal Ruler”
- Evan – “Young Warrior”
Catholic boy names beginning with…F
- Francis – “Free Man, Little Frenchman”
- Frederick – “Peaceful Ruler”
- Felix – “Happy, Fortunate”
- Fabian – “Bean Grower”
- Finnian – “Fair-Haired”
- Florian – “Flourishing, Blossoming”
- Ferdinand – “Brave, Adventurous Voyager”
- Faustino – “Lucky, Fortunate”
- Francesco – “Free Man”
- Fernando – “Courageous Journey”
- Francis – “Free Man, Little Frenchman”
- Frederick – “Peaceful Ruler”
- Felix – “Happy, Fortunate”
- Fabian – “Bean Grower”
- Finnian – “Fair-Haired”
- Florian – “Flourishing, Blossoming”
- Ferdinand – “Brave, Adventurous Voyager”
- Faustino – “Lucky, Fortunate”
- Francesco – “Free Man”
- Fernando – “Courageous Journey”
G
- Gabriel – “God is My Strength”
- Gregory – “Watchful, Vigilant”
- George – “Farmer, Earthworker”
- Gerard – “Brave with a Spear”
- Gilbert – “Bright Pledge”
- Gideon – “Mighty Warrior”
- Giles – “Young Goat”
- Gonzalo – “Battle, War”
- Giuseppe – “God Will Add”
- Gabriel – “God is My Strength”
- Gregory – “Watchful, Vigilant”
- George – “Farmer, Earthworker”
- Gerard – “Brave with a Spear”
- Gilbert – “Bright Pledge”
- Gideon – “Mighty Warrior”
- Giles – “Young Goat”
- Gonzalo – “Battle, War”
- Giuseppe – “God Will Add”
H
- Henry – “Ruler of the Household”
- Hugh – “Mind, Intellect”
- Harrison – “Son of Harry”
- Hubert – “Bright Mind, Intelligent”
- Hector – “Steadfast, Holding Fast”
- Hugo – “Mind, Intellect”
- Harvey – “Battle Worthy”
- Horatio – “Timekeeper, Hourly Worker”
- Harold – “Leader of the Army”
- Howard – “Noble Watchman”
- Henry – “Ruler of the Household”
- Hugh – “Mind, Intellect”
- Harrison – “Son of Harry”
- Hubert – “Bright Mind, Intelligent”
- Hector – “Steadfast, Holding Fast”
- Hugo – “Mind, Intellect”
- Harvey – “Battle Worthy”
- Horatio – “Timekeeper, Hourly Worker”
- Harold – “Leader of the Army”
- Howard – “Noble Watchman”
I
- Ignatius – “Fiery, Ardent”
- Isaac – “Laughter”
- Irenaeus – “Peaceful, Serene”
- Isidore – “Gift of Isis”
- Isaiah – “God is Salvation”
- Ian – “God is Gracious”
- Ivan – “God is Gracious”
- Irwin – “Boar Friend”
- Ignatius – “Fiery, Ardent”
- Isaac – “Laughter”
- Irenaeus – “Peaceful, Serene”
- Isidore – “Gift of Isis”
- Isaiah – “God is Salvation”
- Ian – “God is Gracious”
- Ivan – “God is Gracious”
- Irwin – “Boar Friend”
Catholic boy names beginning with…J
- Joseph – “May He Add, God Will Increase”
- James – “Supplanter”
- John – “God is Gracious”
- Jeremiah – “God Will Exalt”
- Joshua – “The Lord Saves”
- Jacob – “Supplanter”
- Jude – “Praise”
- Justin – “Just, Righteous”
- Jasper – “Bringer of Treasure”
- Julian – “Youthful, Downy”
- Joseph – “May He Add, God Will Increase”
- James – “Supplanter”
- John – “God is Gracious”
- Jeremiah – “God Will Exalt”
- Joshua – “The Lord Saves”
- Jacob – “Supplanter”
- Jude – “Praise”
- Justin – “Just, Righteous”
- Jasper – “Bringer of Treasure”
- Julian – “Youthful, Downy”
K
- Kevin – “Kind, Gentle”
- Kenneth – “Handsome, Fire Born”
- Kieran – “Dark-Haired, Little Dark One”
- Killian – “Strife, Little Warrior”
- Kolbe – “Follower of Saint Maximilian Kolbe”
- Kyril – “Lordly, Masterful”
- Keegan – “Little Fiery One”
- Kirk – “Church, Dwelling”
- Kyler – “Church Scholar”
- Kevin – “Kind, Gentle”
- Kenneth – “Handsome, Fire Born”
- Kieran – “Dark-Haired, Little Dark One”
- Killian – “Strife, Little Warrior”
- Kolbe – “Follower of Saint Maximilian Kolbe”
- Kyril – “Lordly, Masterful”
- Keegan – “Little Fiery One”
- Kirk – “Church, Dwelling”
- Kyler – “Church Scholar”
L
- Leo – “Lion”
- Luke – “Light-Giving”
- Lawrence – “Laurel-Crowned”
- Louis – “Famous Warrior”
- Landon – “Long Hill”
- Leonard – “Brave Lion”
- Lorenzo – “Laurel-Crowned”
- Lucius – “Light, Illuminated”
- Leopold – “Brave People”
- Linus – “Flaxen-Haired”
- Leo – “Lion”
- Luke – “Light-Giving”
- Lawrence – “Laurel-Crowned”
- Louis – “Famous Warrior”
- Landon – “Long Hill”
- Leonard – “Brave Lion”
- Lorenzo – “Laurel-Crowned”
- Lucius – “Light, Illuminated”
- Leopold – “Brave People”
- Linus – “Flaxen-Haired”
M
- Michael – “Who is Like God?”
- Matthew – “Gift of God”
- Mark – “Warlike, Hammer”
- Martin – “Warrior of Mars”
- Maximilian – “Greatest”
- Matthias – “Gift of the Lord”
- Mario – “Warrior”
- Moses – “Drawn Out of the Water”
- Marcel – “Young Warrior”
- Malachi – “My Messenger”
- Michael – “Who is Like God?”
- Matthew – “Gift of God”
- Mark – “Warlike, Hammer”
- Martin – “Warrior of Mars”
- Maximilian – “Greatest”
- Matthias – “Gift of the Lord”
- Mario – “Warrior”
- Moses – “Drawn Out of the Water”
- Marcel – “Young Warrior”
- Malachi – “My Messenger”
N
- Nicholas – “People’s Victory”
- Nathaniel – “Gift of God”
- Neil – “Champion, Cloud”
- Noel – “Christmas”
- Nathan – “Gift from God”
- Norbert – “Bright North”
- Nolan – “Noble, Champion”
- Niall – “Champion, Cloud”
- Nestor – “Traveler, Homecoming”
- Nicholas – “People’s Victory”
- Nathaniel – “Gift of God”
- Neil – “Champion, Cloud”
- Noel – “Christmas”
- Nathan – “Gift from God”
- Norbert – “Bright North”
- Nolan – “Noble, Champion”
- Niall – “Champion, Cloud”
- Nestor – “Traveler, Homecoming”
O
- Oliver – “Olive Tree”
- Oscar – “Divine Spearman”
- Owen – “Young Warrior”
- Octavian – “Eighth”
- Orville – “Golden City”
- Osmond – “God’s Protection”
- Othello – “Prosperous”
- Orlando – “Famous Land”
- Oswald – “Divine Ruler”
- Oliver – “Olive Tree”
- Oscar – “Divine Spearman”
- Owen – “Young Warrior”
- Octavian – “Eighth”
- Orville – “Golden City”
- Osmond – “God’s Protection”
- Othello – “Prosperous”
- Orlando – “Famous Land”
- Oswald – “Divine Ruler”
Catholic boy names beginning with…P
- Patrick – “Nobleman, Patrician”
- Peter – “Rock, Stone”
- Paul – “Small, Humble”
- Philip – “Lover of Horses”
- Pius – “Pious, Devout”
- Paschal – “Relating to Easter”
- Percival – “Pierces the Valley”
- Primo – “First, Chief”
- Pietro – “Rock, Stone”
- Patrick – “Nobleman, Patrician”
- Peter – “Rock, Stone”
- Paul – “Small, Humble”
- Philip – “Lover of Horses”
- Pius – “Pious, Devout”
- Paschal – “Relating to Easter”
- Percival – “Pierces the Valley”
- Primo – “First, Chief”
- Pietro – “Rock, Stone”
Q
- Quentin – “Fifth”
- Quinlan – “Graceful, Well-Behaved”
- Quade – “From the Quade People”
- Quillan – “Cub, Young Descendant”
- Quirin – “Spear, Man of Spears”
- Quenton – “Fifth”
- Quinzel – “Fifth Son”
- Quaid – “Desired, Son of Walter”
- Quon – “Bright, Intelligent”
- Quest – “Search for Adventure or Truth”
- Qwynn – “Fair, White”
- Quincy – “Estate of the Fifth Son”
- Quent – “Fifth”
- Quan – “Spring”
- Quyen – “Source of Clear Water”
- Qwenton – “Fifth”
- Quory – “Fifth”
- Quy – “Pond, Lake”
- Qwin – “Queen’s Son”
- Qwynn – “Fair, White”
R
- Raphael – “God Heals”
- Robert – “Bright Fame”
- Raymond – “Wise Protector”
- Ronald – “Ruler’s Counsel”
- Richard – “Brave, Strong Ruler”
- Roman – “From Rome”
- Rocco – “Rest”
- Remus – “Swift”
- Reginald – “Counsel, Rule”
- Rufus – “Red-Haired”
- Raphael – “God Heals”
- Robert – “Bright Fame”
- Raymond – “Wise Protector”
- Ronald – “Ruler’s Counsel”
- Richard – “Brave, Strong Ruler”
- Roman – “From Rome”
- Rocco – “Rest”
- Remus – “Swift”
- Reginald – “Counsel, Rule”
- Rufus – “Red-Haired”
S
- Sebastian – “Venerable, Revered”
- Samuel – “Heard by God”
- Stephen – “Crowned, Crowned with Glory”
- Silas – “Wood, Forest”
- Simon – “Listener, He Who Hears”
- Solomon – “Peaceful”
- Sylvester – “Wooded, Wild”
- Stanley – “Stony Meadow”
- Samuel – “Heard by God”
- Sebastian – “Venerable, Revered”
- Stephen – “Crowned, Crowned with Glory”
- Silas – “Wood, Forest”
- Simon – “Listener, He Who Hears”
- Solomon – “Peaceful”
- Sylvester – “Wooded, Wild”
- Stanley – “Stony Meadow”
- Stuart – “Steward, Keeper of the Estate”
- Seth – “Appointed, Placed”
- Salvatore – “Savior”
- Simeon – “Hearing, Listening”
Catholic boy names beginning with…T
- Thomas – “Twin”
- Theodore – “Gift of God”
- Timothy – “Honoring God”
- Tobias – “God is Good”
- Terrence – “Smooth, Polished”
- Tristan – “Tumult, Outcry”
- Thaddeus – “Courageous Heart”
- Troy – “Descendant of Foot Soldier”
- Trevor – “Prudent”
- Tate – “Cheerful”
- Thomas – “Twin”
- Theodore – “Gift of God”
- Timothy – “Honoring God”
- Tobias – “God is Good”
- Terrence – “Smooth, Polished”
- Tristan – “Tumult, Outcry”
- Thaddeus – “Courageous Heart”
- Troy – “Descendant of Foot Soldier”
- Trevor – “Prudent”
- Tate – “Cheerful”
U
- Ulysses – “Wounded in the Thigh”
- Uriah – “God is My Light”
- Uriel – “God is My Light”
- Ugo – “Mind, Intellect”
- Umar – “Populous, Thriving”
- Upton – “Upper Town”
- Urban – “City Dweller”
- Ulric – “Wolf Ruler”
V
- Vincent – “Conquering, Victorious”
- Victor – “Winner, Conqueror”
- Valentine – “Strong, Healthy”
- Vernon – “Alder Tree”
- Vito – “Life”
- Virgil – “Flourishing, Strong”
- Vaughn – “Little”
- Valentine – “Strong, Healthy”
- Vincent – “Conquering, Victorious”
- Victor – “Winner, Conqueror”
- Vernon – “Alder Tree”
- Vito – “Life”
- Virgil – “Flourishing, Strong”
- Vaughn – “Little”
- Valentin – “Strong, Healthy”
- Valerian – “Strong, Brave”
- Vincenzo – “Conquering, Victorious”
- Vitus – “Life”
- Vidal – “Life-Giving”
- Vachel – “Small Cow, Little Cowherd”
W
- William – “Resolute Protector”
- Walter – “Bright Warrior”
- Wesley – “Western Meadow”
- Warren – “Protector, Defender”
- Winston – “Joyful Stone”
- Wade – “River Crossing”
- Wyatt – “Little Warrior”
- Wayne – “Wagon Maker”
- Wilson – “Son of Will”
- Wallace – “Foreigner, Stranger”
- William – “Resolute Protector”
- Walter – “Bright Warrior”
- Wesley – “Western Meadow”
- Warren – “Protector, Defender”
- Winston – “Joyful Stone”
- Wade – “River Crossing”
- Wyatt – “Little Warrior”
- Wayne – “Wagon Maker”
- Wilson – “Son of Will”
- Wallace – “Foreigner, Stranger”
Catholic boy names beginning with…X
- Xavier – “Bright, New House”
- Xander – “Defender of the People”
- Xerxes – “Ruler Over Heroes”
- Xylon – “From the Forest”
- Xylo – “Wooden”
- Xenon – “Foreigner”
- Ximon – “Hear, Listen”
- Xiomar – “Famous in Battle”
- Xabi – “Savior”
- Xylander – “Defender of the People”
- Xanthe – “Golden-Yellow”
- Xaiden – “He Who Listens”
- Xian – “Christian”
- Xyron – “Warrior, Strong”
- Xzander – “Defender of the People”
- Xylan – “From the Forest”
- Xayden – “He Who Listens”
- Xaviar – “Bright, New House”
- Xeno – “Foreigner”
- Xerxes – “Ruler Over Heroes”
Y
- Yves – “Yew Wood”
- Yvon – “Young Archer”
- Yosef – “God Shall Add”
- Yule – “Born at Christmas”
- Yates – “Gatekeeper”
- Yancy – “Englishman”
- Yardley – “Fenced Meadow”
- Yarnell – “Eagle Wolf”
- Yazoo – “River”
- Yeats – “Gatekeeper”
- Yogi – “One Who Practices Yoga”
- York – “From the Yew Tree Estate”
- Young – “Young, Junior”
- Younger – “Younger Son”
- Yul – “Born at Christmas”
- Yuri – “Farmer”
- Yusef – “God Shall Add”
- Yusuf – “God Shall Add”
- Yves – “Yew Wood”
- Yvon – “Young Archer”
Z
- Zachariah – “The Lord Remembers”
- Zachary – “Remembered by God”
- Zadok – “Righteous”
- Zaiden – “Growth, Increase”
- Zane – “God is Gracious”
- Zander – “Defender of the People”
- Zanele – “Enough”
- Zaniel – “God is My Strength”
- Zarek – “May God Protect the King”
- Zarius – “Heavenly Prince”
- Zebulon – “Dwelling of Honor”
- Zedekiah – “The Lord is My Justice”
- Zeke – “God Will Strengthen”
- Zenas – “Living”
- Zenith – “The Highest Point”
- Zeno – “Gift of Zeus”
- Zeph – “To be Cared For”
- Zephyr – “West Wind”
- Zimri – “My Praise”
- Zadok – “Righteous”
Popular Catholic boy names
- Joseph – “May He Add, God Will Increase”
- Michael – “Who is Like God?”
- Daniel – “God is My Judge”
- James – “Supplanter”
- Matthew – “Gift of God”
- William – “Resolute Protector”
- David – “Beloved”
- Andrew – “Manly, Brave”
- Nicholas – “People’s Victory”
- John – “God is Gracious”
- Anthony – “Priceless, Invaluable”
- Thomas – “Twin”
- Patrick – “Nobleman, Patrician”
- Christopher – “Bearer of Christ”
- Benjamin – “Son of the Right Hand”
- Samuel – “Heard by God”
- Gabriel – “God is My Strength”
- Peter – “Rock, Stone”
- Francis – “Free Man, Little Frenchman”
- Luke – “Light-Giving”
- Stephen – “Crowned, Crowned with Glory”
- Paul – “Small, Humble”
- Timothy – “Honoring God”
- George – “Farmer, Earthworker”
- Vincent – “Conquering, Victorious”
- Charles – “Free Man”
- Alexander – “Defender of the People”
- Elijah – “My God is Yahweh”
- Christopher – “Bearer of Christ”
- Benjamin – “Son of the Right Hand”
Unique Catholic boy names
- Ambrose – “Immortal, Divine”
- Cyprian – “From Cyprus, Cyprus Tree”
- Ignatius – “Fiery, Ardent”
- Augustine – “Majestic, Venerable”
- Benedict – “Blessed”
- Cassian – “Empty, Vain”
- Clement – “Merciful, Gentle”
- Damian – “To Tame, Subdue”
- Felix – “Happy, Fortunate”
- Gideon – “Mighty Warrior”
- Isidore – “Gift of Isis”
- Jerome – “Holy Name”
- Kieran – “Dark-Haired, Little Dark One”
- Leander – “Lion Man”
- Malachy – “Messenger of God”
- Orson – “Bear Cub”
- Pascal – “Relating to Easter”
- Quentin – “Fifth”
- Raphael – “God Heals”
- Sebastian – “Venerable, Revered”
- Tobias – “God is Good”
- Valerian – “Strong, Brave”
- Xavier – “Bright, New House”
- Yves – “Yew Wood”
- Zachariah – “The Lord Remembers”
- Adrian – “Man of Adria”
- Caius – “Rejoice”
- Dante – “Enduring”
- Evander – “Good Man”
- Lysander – “Liberator, Freeing Men”
Short Catholic boy names
- Leo – “Lion”
- Eli – “Height, Ascent”
- Max – “Greatest”
- John – “God is Gracious”
- Sam – “Heard by God”
- Paul – “Small, Humble”
- Luke – “Light-Giving”
- Ben – “Son of the Right Hand”
- Mark – “Warlike, Hammer”
- Ray – “Counsel, Protection”
- Joe – “May He Add, God Will Increase”
- Tom – “Twin”
- Alex – “Defender of the People”
- Chris – “Bearer of Christ”
- Mike – “Who is Like God?”
- Matt – “Gift of God”
- Nick – “People’s Victory”
- Jake – “Supplanter”
- Will – “Resolute Protector”
- Tim – “Honoring God”
- Andy – “Manly, Brave”
- Dan – “God is My Judge”
- Tony – “Priceless, Invaluable”
- Vic – “Winner, Conqueror”
- Ray – “Counsel, Protection”
- Leo – “Lion”
- Finn – “Fair, White”
- Jay – “Jay Bird”
- Phil – “Lover of Horses”
- Ned – “Wealthy Guardian”
We hope this blog has helped you to find Catholic boy names for your little one! Good luck finding the perfect name.
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