Polish Names for Boys

A short form of the very popular Polish name Jan, which is the equivalent of John in English. Short forms ending in -ek are very widespread in Poland, but it is rare that one is given as the official birth certificate name.

More distinctive nickname for the Number 1 boys' name than the ubiquitous Jake.

Writer Jerzy Kosinski put this foreign variation on the U. S. name map.

See ISAAC.

Michal may be one of several Eastern European forms of Michael, though there is a biblical Michal who is female, the daughter of Saul and wife of David.

Cornell, without the Ivy League prestige.

Timon has strong associations with The Lion King, making it a tough sell for American parents. Attractive Polish variation Tymon, with the emphasis on the first syllable, preserves the strength of the original while eliminating the meerkat connection.

Fine to honor a family tradition, as long as you promise to call him Bron.