Whether you hail from the land of pizza and pasta yourself or simply have a deep love for the culture, Italian baby names are an excellent choice. Here are 50 of our favorite Italian boy names that are perfect for your little bambino.
50 Italian Boy Names for Your Precious Bambino
•
Published Jul 13, 2023
1. Silvio
The name may mean “silver,” but he’s pure gold in your heart.
2. Andrea
This gender neutral Italian name has a not so gender neutral meaning of “manly” and “virile.”
3. Giorgio
This popular Italian boy name has a humble meaning of “farmer,” but decidedly fancier ties to a certain high-end fashion designer. (Armani, anyone?)
4. Francesco
Here, a masculine name meaning “free man” that’s as fun to say as your little one is to play with.
5. Salvatore
Salvatore, or Sal for short, is a sophisticated sounding boy name with a religious meaning of “savior.”
6. Frederico
Equal parts sweet and strong—Frederico means “peaceful ruler.”
7. Dominico
Come all ye faithful: This Italian boy's name means “lord.”
8. Raphael
Raphael, an Italian riff on a Hebrew name meaning “God has healed,” is a winning moniker with artsy vibes. (Bonus points if you can schedule playdates with Leonardo, Michelangelo and Donatello.)
9. Gianni
This one means “God is gracious,” but we think it’s a perfect fit for a mini Versace.
10. Vito
Meaning “victory.” Not to be confused with vino, meaning “mommy’s favorite beverage.”
11. Giuseppe
Aka Joseph aka Joey aka “How you doin’?”
12. Stefano
Stephen? Steven? Been there, done that. Bring Stefano stateside for a moniker with the same meaning of “garland” and “crown,” plus a decidedly fresh sound.
13. Luigi
Meaning “brother of Mario.” Only joking, the name really means “famous warrior.”
14. Giacomo
Jacob (Hebrew) and James (English) are great…but Giacomo, an Italian twist on the biblical moniker meaning “God protects,” boasts extra cosmopolitan flair.
15. Leonardo
Here, a name with a strong meaning (“brave as a lion”) and quite a bit of star power behind it (DiCaprio and da Vinci come to mind).
16. Fabiano
This masculine name of Latin origin has a humble meaning of “bean grower.”
17. Matteo
Sometimes spelled Mateo—this soft and melodic name, the Italian version of Matthew, means “gift from God.”
18. Luca
Luca is a short, gender neutral name with a meaning that’s just right for your bundle of joy: “Bringer of light.” (Seriously, you’re about to see a lot of sunrises.)
19. Alessandro
An Italian variant of Alexander, this one has a soft, romantic sound and a strong meaning of “defender of the people.”
20. Carlo
If you’re looking for something short and sweet, this two syllable moniker meaning “free man” fits the bill.
21. Enzo
Sometimes used as a shortened version of Lorenzo, Enzo is a name in its own right with ties to the name Henry and a similar meaning of “prince of home” or “home ruler.”
22. Marco
The Italian version of Mark has a more pleasant ring to it and the same powerful meaning of “warlike.”
23. Paulo
Fun to say and undeniably charming, this sweet moniker (pronounced POW-lo) means “small” and “humble.”
24. Rocco
We get too-cool-for-school vibes from this Italian boy’s name meaning “rest” and “repose.”
25. Aldo
This name meaning “old and noble” has German origins, but it’s a popular choice throughout Italy nevertheless.
26. Ricardo
This name has Mexican, Spanish and Portuguese origins, a promising meaning of “powerful leader,” plus ties to a favorite character from the beloved TV show “I Love Lucy.” (Ricky Ricardo, duh.)
27. Romeo
Needless to say, Shakespeare turned this Italian name into a swoon worthy symbol of romance. Its real meaning, “pilgrim to Rome,” is a bit lackluster by comparison.
28. Adriano
The Italian version of Adrian has a melodic sound and the same straightforward meaning of “from Adria.”
29. Alfonso
Serious, goofy, cool in a Fonzie kind of way (aaaay)...we’ll let you be the judge, but this name of Spanish origin means “ready for battle.”
30. Dante
Aside from being the name of Italian writer Dante Alighieri (of Inferno fame), this soft and vibrant moniker has artsy vibes and a solid meaning of “steadfast and enduring.”
31. Emiliano
Or Emilio if you prefer a shorter version. This name has Spanish roots and a positive, energetic meaning of “eager.”
32. Gino
Gino is an Italian classic (think: owner of your local red sauce joint) with multiple meanings, including “noble,” “well-born,” “earth worker” and “ever-living.”
33. Gerardo
This timeless name of Spanish origin has a manly vibe that’s in keeping with its meaning of “brave” and “strong with the spear.”
34. Antonio
Another timeless classic of Italian origin—Antonio boasts plenty of Euro appeal and a meaning of “priceless” and “flower.”
35. Elio
This vowel-heavy Italian name is a cheery and spirited pick that means “sun.”
36. Lorenzo
Popular in both Italy and Spain, this elegant moniker and artsy vibe and a meaning of “wise,” “strong” and “victorious.”
37. Orlando
Hollywood stud Orlando Bloom’s given name has Italian origins and a fitting meaning of “famed throughout the land.”
38. Luciano
This Italian name has some unfortunate mobster ties (i.e., Lucky Luciano), but its meaning of “shining light” is positively radiant.
39. Bosco
Bosco is an Italian name with a topographical meaning that refers to someone who lives or works in the woods.
40. Marcello
This name of Latin origin—derived from the name of Mars, the Roman god of war—has a rich history and a meaning of “little warrior.”
41. Arturo
A Spanish and Italian variant of an Irish name—Arturo has a fierce meaning of “bear man.”
42. Cielo
This gender neutral name of Italian and Spanish origin has a beautiful, melodic sound and a meaning of “sky.”
43. Sergio
This refined name is just right for a particularly polished ragazzo; it means “servant,” “attendant” and “guardian.”
44. Nicolo
The Italian form of Nicholas has an oh-so energetic sound and the same meaning of “people of victory.” (A blessing for your family, perhaps?)
45. Fabrizio
Fabrizio is an occupational given name meaning “smith.” It’s well-suited to a hard worker—provided you can get past the fact that it sounds a bit like an air freshener or fabric softener.
46. Caro
In the romance languages, Caro is a gender neutral name that means “endearing” and “beloved.” We’re also fans of the moniker for its fresh and modern flavor.
47. Sansone
Romantic and polished, this Italian boy’s name has a soft sound and a bright, vibrant meaning of “sun.”
48. Brio
This gender neutral Italian name has a peppy sound to match its meaning of “vivacious” and “zest.” It might also be a predictor of your tot’s favorite toy.
49. Tomasso
Tomasso, tomato…let’s call the whole thing off. Just kidding—this one is actually the Italian form of (you guessed it) Thomas and has the same meaning of “twin.”
50. Aurelio
The meaning of this classic Italian name, “golden one,” will certainly strike a chord with doting parents.
