International Baby Boy Names

  1. Tilen
    • Origin:

      Slovene variation of Giles, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "young goat"
    • Description:

      Tilen is the Slovene form of Giles — one of those names that feel ultra-British but is actually Greek in origin.
  2. Johari
    • Origin:

      Arabic and Swahili from Persian
    • Meaning:

      "jewel"
    • Description:

      Johari is derived from the Arabic word jawhar, which evolved from the Persian word gouhar, both referring to gemstones.
  3. Aengus
    • Origin:

      Form of Angus, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "one strength"
    • Description:

      Angus is the Anglicized spelling of the Scottish Gaelic name Aengus or Aonghus or Aonghas. Unless you have a cultural reason to choose one of the Gaelic variations, Angus is uncommon enough.
  4. Selim
    • Origin:

      Turkish variation of Salim, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "safe"
  5. Itamar
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "date palm island"
    • Description:

      In the Old Testament, Itamar (or Ithamar) was the youngest son of Aaron.
  6. Kerem
    • Origin:

      Turkish variation of Karim, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "noble, generous"
    • Description:

      A Top 10 name in Turkey, seen again in the Top 100 in the double-barreled combination Kerem Ali.
  7. Usain
    • Origin:

      Arabic, possible variation of Hussein
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful"
    • Description:

      There will probably be lots of little namesakes after the fastest man in the world, Jamaican Olympic runner Usain Bolt--middle name St. Leo.
  8. Sigurdur
    • Origin:

      Icelandic from Norse
    • Meaning:

      "guardian of victory"
    • Description:

      Top 50 Icelandic name with the charming nickname Siggy.
  9. Batu
    • Origin:

      Mongolian
    • Meaning:

      "firm"
    • Description:

      A common name in Central Asia, linked to Mongol leader Batu Khan.
  10. Zsoka
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "my god is oath"
    • Description:

      A sparky diminutive of Erszébet, the Hungarian form of Elizabeth.
  11. Bayar
    • Origin:

      Mongolian
    • Meaning:

      "joy"
    • Description:

      A strong unisex option with an uplifting meaning.
  12. Ogun
    • Origin:

      African, Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "god of war"
    • Description:

      Militaristic.
  13. Iskender
    • Origin:

      Turkish variation of Alexander
  14. Nur
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "light"
  15. Dayo
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "joy arrives"
    • Description:

      A joyful Yoruba name which would be perfect for a long-awaited baby.