Even after the fall of the Roman Empire, Latin language and culture began to spread throughout all of Europe. In modern times, there are people of Latin descent in many European countries, particularly Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Romania. With so many languages and cultures influenced by Latin, it is no wonder that many beautiful Latin baby names are used all over the world. Some of these are more common in modern times, and others are taken from ancient Roman times. Pay attention to the meanings as well, and maybe you can find inspiration for your baby’s name.
Adamaris
Origin: LatinMeaning: Noble of the seaAlternative Spellings & Variations: AdamariFamous Namesakes: Adamari Lopez (Puerto Rican actor)Peak Popularity: The name Adamaris reached peak popularity in 2006 with 287 baby girls given that name.
Adrianna
Origin: LatinMeaning: Person from Hadria (Northern Italy)Alternative Spellings & Variations: Adriana, Adrianne, Adrienne, Adrian (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Adrienne Rich (poet), Adriana Lima (Brazlian model) Peak Popularity: The spelling Adriana hit its peak popularity in 2006 while the spelling Adrianna hit its peak popularity in 1997.
Allegra
Origin: Latin Meaning: Joy Famous Namesakes: Allegra Versace (Italian socialite) Peak Popularity: This name is rare and has never appeared in the top 1,000 baby names for girls in the U.S.
Amanda
Origin: LatinMeaning: Worthy of loveFamous Namesakes: Amanda Bynes and Amanda Plummer (actors)Peak Popularity: In 1980, Amanda reached its peak popularity with 35,817 babies being names Amanda.
Amy
Origin: LatinMeaning: BelovedAlternative Spellings & Variations: AimeeFamous Namesakes: Amy Grant and Amy Winehouse (singers), Amy Irving and Amy Smart (actors)Peak Popularity: The name Amy was most popular in 1976 when 31,341 babies were named Amy.
Angelica
Origin: LatinMeaning: Messenger of GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Anjelica, Anglesea, Angela, AngelFamous Namesakes: Anjelica Huston (actor/author/former model), Angelica Pickles (animated character in Rugrats), Angelica Schuyler (historical figure and character in Broadway’s Hamilton)Peak Popularity: Angelica reached its peak popularity in 1996.
April
Origin: LatinMeaning: Opening, 4th monthAlternative Spellings & Variations: AprilisFamous Namesakes: April Bowlby, April Lee Hernandez, and April Rose Pengilly (actors)Peak Popularity: In 1979, April reached its peak popularity with more than 10,000 babies named April.
Ariana
Origin: LatinMeaning: Very holyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ariane, Arianne, AriannaFamous Namesakes: Ariana Grande (singer)Peak Popularity: Ariana reached peak popularity in 2014.
Autumn
Origin: LatinMeaning: Fall seasonAlternative Spellings & Variations: AutumFamous Namesakes: Autumn Reeser (actor), Autumn Phillips (British royal family)Peak Popularity: In 2013, Autumn reached its peak popularity.
Ava
Origin: LatinMeaning: Like a birdAlternative Spellings & Variations: Avis, Aiva, AvahFamous Namesakes: Ava Gardner (actor), Ava DuVernay (director), Ava Helen Pauling (civil rights activist), Saint Ava (Roman Catholic nun)Peak Popularity: Ava hit peak popularity in 2020, when more than 13,000 babies in the U.S. were given the name.
Beatriz
Origin: LatinMeaning: Bringer of joyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Beatrice, BeatrixFamous Namesakes: Beatriz (fictional lead character in Beatriz), Princess Beatrice of York (British royal family)Peak Popularity: The name Beatriz hit its peak popularity in 1990.
Carmen
Origin: LatinMeaning: PoemAlternative Spellings & Variations: Karmyn, CarminFamous Namesakes: Carmen (lead role in Carmen), Carmen Miranda (singer/actor)Peak Popularity: The name Carmen hit its peak popularity in 1968.
Caroline
Origin: LatinMeaning: Free/beautiful womanAlternative Spellings & Variations: Carolyn, Carolina, Charles (masculine form)Famous Namesakes: Caroline Kennedy (daughter of U.S. President John F. Kennedy), Carolina Herrera (fashion designer)Peak Popularity: Caroline hit its peak popularity in 2018.
Cecilia
Origin: LatinMeaning: Blind to one’s own beautyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cecelia, Cecily, Cecil (masculine form)Famous Namesakes: Cecily Neville (Duchess of York), Cecilia Bowes-Lyon (Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne)Peak Popularity: The name Cecilia hit is peak popularity in 2020 when nearly 2,000 babies were given that name.
Celeste
Origin: LatinMeaning: HeavenlyAlternative Spellings & Variations: CelinaFamous Namesakes: Celeste Holm (actor), Celeste (animated character in Babar)Peak Popularity: Celeste hit its peak popularity in 2004 when more than 1,600 babies were given the name. In 2020, less than 900 newborns in the U.S. were named Celeste.
Clara
Origin: LatinMeaning: IllustriousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Claire, Clare, ClarissaFamous Namesakes: Clara Bow (actor), Clara Burton (nurse), Clara Luper (civil rights activist), Clara Schumann (pianist)Peak Popularity: The name Clara hit its peak in 1901, but the name Claire, a version of Clara hit its peak in 2016.
Crystal
Origin: LatinMeaning: Mineral or brilliant glassAlternative Spellings & Variations: Chrystal, Cristal, Krystal, KrystleFamous Namesakes: Billy Crystal (actor), Crystal Gayle (singer)Peak Popularity: The name Crystal was most popular in 1982 when more than 19,000 babies were given the name.
Daniella
Origin: LatinMeaning: God is my judgeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Danielle, Daniela, Daniel (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Daniella Monet (actor), Danielle Steele (author), Daniel (prophet of the Bible)Peak Popularity: Daniella hit its peak popularity in 2011.
Deanna
Origin: LatinMeaning: DivineAlternative Spellings & Variations: DianaFamous Namesakes: Deanna Durbin (actor), Diana, Princess of Wales (British royal family)Peak Popularity: Deanna was in the top 100 baby names in 1969 and in 1970 but has not been that popular since.
Donna
Origin: LatinMeaning: Lady, womanFamous Namesakes: Donna Karan (fashion designer), Donna Mills (actor), Donna Summer (singer)Peak Popularity: The name Donna was ranked number five in 1960 when the name hit its peak popularity. More than 34,000 babies were named Donna that year.
Eleanora
Origin: LatinMeaning: UnknownAlternative Spellings & Variations: Eleanor, ElinorFamous Namesakes: Eleanor of Aquitane (queen consort of France and England)Peak Popularity: Eleanora its peak popularity 1916 when nearly 200 babies were given the name. Meanwhile, Eleanor hit is peak in 2020 when it was ranked in the top 25 in the U.S.
Elysia
Origin: LatinMeaning: HeavenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Elise, Elisia, ElyseFamous Namesakes: Elyse Knox (actor)Peak Popularity: Elysia is a rare baby name and has not been ranked in the top 1,000 baby names since 1900.
Emma
Origin: Latin Meaning: Universal Alternative Spellings & Variations: Emme, Emmy Famous Namesakes: Emma Stone, Emma Roberts, Emma Thompson, and Emma Watson (actors) Peak Popularity: The name Emma is extremely popular hovering in the top five since 2002. In 2008, it claimed the number one spot and then again every year between 2014 and 2018. In 2020, it held the number two spot as the most popular name in the U.S.
Emilia
Origin: LatinMeaning: To strive, excel, or rivalAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aemilia, Amelia, Emelia, Emily, Amilya, Emiliana, AmiliaFamous Namesakes: Emilia Clarke (actor), Amelia Earhart (aviator), Emily Ratajkowski (model)Peak Popularity: Emilia hit is peak popularity in 2020 when it landed in the top 50 for baby names. Meanwhile, the variation Amelia secured the number six spot in 2020.
Estelle
Origin: LatinMeaning: StarAlternative Spellings & Variations: Stella, EstellaFamous Namesakes: Estelle (singer), Stella Kowalski (fictional character in A Streetcar Named Desire)Peak Popularity: The name Estelle hit its peak popularity in 1911 while Stella hit its peak in 2018 landing in the top 50 in the U.S.
Felicity
Origin: LatinMeaning: HappinessAlternative Spellings & Variations: Felicia, Felice, Felix (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Felicity Huffman (actor), Felicity (fictional lead character in TV series “Felicity”)Peak Popularity: Felicity hit its peak popularity in 2017.
Florence
Origin: LatinMeaning: Prosperous, floweringAlternative Spellings & Variations: Flora, Floria, Floriane, Florian (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Florence Nightingale (nurse), Florence Henderson (singer/actor), Florence Welch (singer in Florence + the Machine)Peak Popularity: Florence hits its peak of popularity in 1902 when it held the number seven spot for names in the U.S. It was consistently in the top 10 between 1900 and 1906 until it slipped to top 15 in 1907 and stayed in that position through 1919.
Francesca
Origin: LatinMeaning: FreeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Fransheska, Francheska, Fransisca, Frances, FrancisFamous Namesakes: Francesca Annis and Frances Farmer (actors), Pope Francis (head of the Catholic Church) Peak Popularity: Francesca hit the peak of its popularity in 1996.
Gloria
Origin: LatinMeaning: Glory to GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: GloraFamous Namesakes: Gloria Steinem (feminist activist), Gloria Gaynor (singer), Gloria Estefan (singer), Gloria Vanderbilt (fashion designer)Peak Popularity: Gloria hit its peak popularity in 1925 and 1926 when it claimed a top 20 spot two years in a row.
Imogene
Origin: LatinMeaning: Maiden, InnocentAlternative Spellings & Variations: ImogenFamous Namesakes: Imogen Heap (singer)Peak Popularity: In 1927, Imogene hit is peak popularity in the U.S.
Joy
Origin: LatinMeaning: HappinessAlternative Spellings & Variations: JoiFamous Namesakes: Joy Behar (comedian/co-host of “The View”)Peak Popularity: Joy reached its peak in popularity in 1974 when nearly 3,000 babies were given the name.
Julia
Origin: Latin Meaning: Youthful Alternative Spellings & Variations: Julie Famous Namesakes: Julia Roberts and Julia Stiles (actors) Peak Popularity: The name Julia has regularly ranked in the top 50 for names, reaching its peak of popularity in 2001.
Laura
Origin: LatinMeaning: LaurelAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lauren, LaraFamous Namesakes: Laura Ingalls Wilder (author), Laura Nyro (singer), Laura Bush (U.S. First Lady), Laura Linney (actor)Peak Popularity: The name Laura has been a popular choice since 1900 when it was in the top 50 but its peak popularity was in 1969 when it claimed the number 10 spot in the U.S. It didn’t slip out of at least a top 100 spot until 2002.
Letitia
Origin: LatinMeaning: JoyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Leticia (Spanish), Letty (diminutive)Famous Namesakes: Letitia Wright (actor), Letty (fictional character in The Fast and the Furious)Peak Popularity: In 1964, Letitia hit its peak popularity with nearly 400 babies claiming the name that year.
Lilac
Origin: Latin Meaning: Flower Alternative Spellings & Variations: Lily (English), Lila and Lilah (Persian) Famous Namesakes: Lily Allen (singer), Lila Diane Sawyer (news anchor) Peak Popularity: The name Lilac is a rare name and has not been in the top 1000 names since 1900.
Livia
Origin: LatinMeaning: EnviousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Olivia (full form)Famous Namesakes: Livia Drusilla (wife of Roman emperor Augustus), Olivia Newton-John (singer)Peak Popularity: Livia hit its peak popularity in 2014 while the name Olivia claimed the number one spot in 2020.
Madelaine
Origin: LatinMeaning: Woman of MagdalaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Madeleine, Madeline, MadelynFamous Namesakes: Madelaine Petsch and Madeleine Stowe (actors)Peak Popularity: While the name Madelaine is rare, the Madelyn spelling is more popular and peaked in 2015.
Madonna
Origin: LatinMeaning: My ladyFamous Namesakes: Madonna (Mother of Christ), Madonna (singer)Peak Popularity: Madonna hit its peak popularity in 1933.
Magdalene
Origin: LatinMeaning: Woman of MagdalaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Magdalena (Spanish)Famous Namesakes: Mary Magdalene (follower of Christ)Peak Popularity: Magadalene hit its peak popularity in 1904 but has not been listed in the top 1,000 baby names since 1944.
Marcella
Origin: LatinMeaning: Young warriorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Marcello and Marcellus (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Saint Marcella (Roman Catholic saint), Marcella Albani (Italian actor)Peak Popularity: The name Marcella hit its peak popularity in 1922 but has not been listed in the top 1,000 baby names since 2002.
Marina
Origin: LatinMeaning: Of the seaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Marin, Marianne, Marinel, Marion (Hebrew), Mariana (Spanish)Famous Namesakes: Marina (singer/songwriter), Marion Cotillard (French actor)Peak Popularity: Marina hit its peak popularity in 1994 when it was ranked at 218.
Miranda
Origin: LatinMeaning: AdmirableAlternative Spellings & Variations: Maranda, Myranda, Meranda, Mirabella, Mira, MirindaFamous Namesakes: Miranda Richardson and Miranda Cosgrove (actors), Miranda Lambert (singer), Carmen Miranda (singer/actress), Lin-Manuel Miranda (actor/playwright/composer)Peak Popularity: In 1995, Miranda hit its peak popularity.
Monica
Origin: LatinMeaning: Advisor, truthAlternative Spellings & Variations: MonikaFamous Namesakes: Monica (singer), Monica (fictional character in the TV series Friends)Peak Popularity: The name Monica was in the top 100 baby names between 1964 and 1997, hitting its peak popularity in 1977 when it was ranked 39th in the U.S.
Portia
Origin: LatinMeaning: Roman Clan nameFamous Namesakes: Portia (fictional character in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice), Portia di Rossi (actor)Peak Popularity: The name Portia reached peak popularity in 1949.
Priscilla
Origin: LatinMeaning: AncientAlternative Spellings & Variations: Pricilla, PriscaFamous Namesakes: Priscilla Presley (actor)Peak Popularity: Priscilla reached peak popularity in 1940.
Regina
Origin: LatinMeaning: QueenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Regis (masculine), Rex (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Regina Spektor (singer), Regina Hall and Regina King (actors)Peak Popularity: Regina hit its peak popularity in 1967 when nearly 5,000 babies in the U.S. were given the name.
Rosalia
Origin: Latin Meaning: Rose Alternative Spellings & Variations: Rosalie, Rosalyn, Rosa, Rose, Rosalba Famous Namesakes: Rosalia (Spanish singer) Peak Popularity: In 1906, Rosalia hit its peak popularity.
Sabrina
Origin: LatinMeaning: From the river SevernFamous Namesakes: Sabrina the Teenage Witch (fictional TV character)Peak Popularity: Sabrina hit its peak popularity in 1997 when it was ranked number 53 out of 1,000 baby names in the U.S.
Serena
Origin: LatinMeaning: Serene, calmAlternative Spellings & Variations: SerenayFamous Namesakes: Serena Williams (champion tennis player)Peak Popularity: In 2000, Serena hit its peak popularity.
Sylvia
Origin: LatinMeaning: ForestAlternative Spellings & Variations: Silvia, Sylvana, SylvieFamous Namesakes: Sylvia Plath (writer)Peak Popularity: Sylvia hit its peak popularity in 1937 when nearly 4,500 babies were given then name.
Tricia
Origin: LatinMeaning: NobleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Trisia, Trisha, Patricia (long form)Famous Namesakes: Tricia Helfer and Trisha Krishnan (actors), Trisha Yearwood (singer)Peak Popularity: Tricia hit its peak popularity in 1971 but it has not ranked in the 1,000 baby names since 1994.
Valentina
Origin: LatinMeaning: Strength, healthAlternative Spellings & Variations: Valentin, Valentine, Valentino, Valentini (all masculine forms), Val (diminutive)Famous Namesakes: Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshskova (cosmonaut), Valentina de Angelis and Valentina Cervi (actors)Peak Popularity: Valentina has ranked in the top 100 since 2017 and hit its peak in 2019.
Victoria
Origin: Latin Meaning: Winner, conqueror Alternative Spellings & Variations: Viktoria, Viktorya, Victor (masculine) Famous Namesakes: Queen Victoria (Queen of the United Kingdom), Victoria Principal (actor), Victoria Beckham (singer in Spice Girls) Peak Popularity: Victoria has consistently been a popular name choice since 1981 and hit is peak popularity in 1999 when it was ranked 16 in the U.S.
Virginia
Origin: LatinMeaning: Virginal, pureAlternative Spellings & Variations: VirginieFamous Namesakes: Virginia Madsen (actor), Virginia Woolf (author, critic), Virginia Apgar (scientist)Peak Popularity: Virginia hit its peak popularity in 1921 when more than 19,000 babies were given that name.
Vivian
Origin: LatinMeaning: AliveAlternative Spellings & Variations: Vivien, Vievienne, Vivianne, Vivaan, Vivi and Viva (both diminutive)Famous Namesakes: Vivian Vance, Vivian Dandridge, and Vivien Leigh (actors), Vivienne Westwood and Vivienne Tam (fashion designers), Vivienne Jolie-Pitt (daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt)Peak Popularity: Vivian hit peak popularity in 1920 when more than 4,000 babies were given that name.
Popular Latin Baby Names for Boys
Here are some of the top Latin names for baby boys, as well as their meanings, famous namesakes, and other information.
Amadeus
Origin: LatinMeaning: Love of GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: AmadisFamous Namesakes: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (composer)Peak Popularity: Amadeus is a rare name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 baby names since 1900 and beyond.
Anthony
Origin: LatinMeaning: Unknown, priceless oneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Antony, Antonio, Antonia (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Anthony Hopkins, Anthony LaPaglia, and Anthony Michael Hall (actors), Marc Anthony (singer)Peak Popularity: Anthony is a popular name that has consistently ranked in the top 50 since 1900. It reached its peak popularity in 2008 when it was ranked number seven.
Atticus
Origin: LatinMeaning: Of AtticaFamous Namesakes: Atticus Finch (fictional hero of To Kill a Mockingbird)Peak Popularity: Atticus only recently became a popular baby name and reached its peak popularity in 2020.
Augustine
Origin: LatinMeaning: GreatAlternative Spellings & Variations: August, AugustaFamous Namesakes: Saint Augustine of Hippo (philosopher, early father of the Christian church)Peak Popularity: The name Augustine reached its peak popularity in 1906.
Aurelius
Origin: LatinMeaning: GoldenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aurelia (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Marcus Aurelius (Roman emperor)Peak Popularity: Aurelius is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Belvedere
Origin: LatinMeaning: A beautiful sightFamous Namesakes: Belvedere (animated Looney Tunes character), Mr. Belvedere (fictional TV character)Peak Popularity: Belvedere is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Bennett
Origin: LatinMeaning: Little blessed oneFamous Namesakes: Tony Bennett (singer), Joan Bennett (actor)Peak Popularity: The name Bennett has been increasing in popularity. In 2021, it broached the top 100 for the first time when it ranked 90.
Cadence
Origin: LatinMeaning: RhythmAlternative Spellings & Variations: Kadence, Kaidence, Caydence, Cadance, Caydance, KaidancePeak Popularity: Cadence is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names for boys since 1900. For girls, this name hit its peak popularity in 2007.
Caesar
Origin: LatinMeaning: Thick head of hairAlternative Spellings & Variations: César, Cesar, Zésar, Cesare, SezerFamous Namesakes: César Millan (The Dog Whisperer), Gaius Julius Caesar (Roman political leader)Peak Popularity: Caesar reached its peak popularity in 1904 but it has not been ranked in the top 1,000 baby names since 1922.
Cassius
Origin: LatinMeaning: VainFamous Namesakes: Cassius Clay (champion boxer, aka Muhammad Ali)Peak Popularity: Cassius first became popular in 1964 and then was not ranked again until 2008 and then hit its peak popularity in 2020.
Constantine
Origin: LatinMeaning: Constant, LoyalAlternative Spellings & Variations: ConstanceFamous Namesakes: Constantine the Great (Roman Emperor), Constantine Maroulis (singer), Michael Constantine (actor)Peak Popularity: The name Constantine hit peak popularity in 1919, but has not been ranked since 1970.
Cornelius
Origin: LatinMeaning: HornAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cornelia (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Cornelius the Centurion (Roman centurion)Peak Popularity: Cornelius reached its peak popularity in 1904, but has not been ranked since 2008.
Curtis
Origin: LatinMeaning: Courteous, courtly Alternative Spellings & Variations: Kurtis, Curt, KurtFamous Namesakes: Curtis Stone (chef), Curtis Conway (American football player), Curtis Sliwa (radio host), Curtis Mayfield and Kurt Cobain (singers)Peak Popularity: Curtis reached peak popularity in 1963 when more than 5,000 babies were given this name.
Dante
Origin: LatinMeaning: EverlastingAlternative Spellings & Variations: DonteFamous Namesakes: Dante (Italian poet)Peak Popularity: The name Dante reached peak popularity in 1997.
Dominic
Origin: LatinMeaning: Of the LordAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dominik, Dominick, Dominica (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Dom DeLuise and Dominic Chianese (actors) Peak Popularity: Dominic reached peak popularity in 2015, but has been ranked in the top 100 since 2002.
Galileo
Origin: LatinMeaning: Person from GalileeFamous Namesakes: Galileo Galilei (Italian astronomer)Peak Popularity: Galileo is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Hercules
Origin: LatinMeaning: Glory to Hera (associated with strength, power)Alternative Spellings & Variations: HeraklesFamous Namesakes: Hercules (Roman god)Peak Popularity: Hercules is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Horatio
Origin: LatinMeaning: Man of timeAlternative Spellings & Variations: HoraceFamous Namesakes: Lord Horatio Nelson (admiral), Horatio (fictional character in Hamlet)Peak Popularity: Horatio is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Jerome
Origin: LatinMeaning: Holy nameAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jeremiah, JeremyFamous Namesakes: Saint Jerome (Latin priest), Jerome Kern (composer), Jerome Robbins (choreographer)Peak Popularity: The name Jerome reached peak popularity in 1939 but has been steadily declining since then.
Josephus
Origin: LatinMeaning: God Will IncreaseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Joseph (Hebrew), Jose (Spanish)Famous Namesakes: Flavius Josephus (historian), Joseph (figure in Genesis of the Bible), Saint Joseph (husband of Mary, mother of Christ)Peak Popularity: Josephus is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Juno
Origin: LatinMeaning: Goddess of Marriage & ChildbirthAlternative Spellings & Variations: June, Junia, Junius (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Juno (fictional lead character in the movie Juno)Peak Popularity: Juno is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Justus
Origin: LatinMeaning: Just, fairFamous Namesakes: Justus von Liebig (scientist)Peak Popularity: Justus reached peak popularity in 2002.
Kato
Origin: LatinMeaning: Good judgmentAlternative Spellings & Variations: CatoFamous Namesakes: Kato (fictional character in TV series The Green Hornet)Peak Popularity: Kato is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Leviticus
Origin: LatinMeaning: Referring to the Descendants of LeviAlternative Spellings & Variations: LeviFamous Namesakes: Book of the Bible, Levi Strauss (businessman)Peak Popularity: Leviticus is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900. However, the name Levi reached peak popularity in 2020.
Lucius
Origin: LatinMeaning: LightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lucious, Lucilius, Lucian, Lucien,Famous Namesakes: Lucian of Samosata (satirist), Lucian Grainge (CEO of Universal Music Group), Lucious Lyon (fictional lead character in Empire)Peak Popularity: Lucius reached peak popularity in 1902, but it has not been in the top 1,000 baby names since 1968.
Marcus
Origin: Latin Meaning: Warlike Alternative Spellings & Variations: Marc, Markus, Mark Famous Namesakes: Marcus Aurelius (Roman emperor, philosopher), Mark Wahlberg (actor), Mark Twain (author) Peak Popularity: Marcus reached peak popularity in 1964 with nearly 6,000 babies given that name.
Martin
Origin: LatinMeaning: Servant of Mars (God of War)Alternative Spellings & Variations: Martina (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (civil rights activist), Martin Sheen (actor), Martin Lawrence (comedian/actor)Peak Popularity: The name Martin was in the top 100 baby names from 1900 to 1970, reaching peak popularity in 1963.
Maximilian
Origin: LatinMeaning: GreatestAlternative Spellings & Variations: Maximus, Max (diminutive), Maxima (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Maximilian Schell (actor), Max Rockatansky (fictional lead character in Mad Max)Peak Popularity: The name Maximilian did not break into the top 1,000 baby names until 1986 and reached its peak popularity in 2013.
Miles
Origin: LatinMeaning: SoldierAlternative Spellings & Variations: MylesFamous Namesakes: Miles Davis (jazz composer/musician), Miles Standish (pilgrim/settler)Peak Popularity: The name Miles reached peak popularity in 2020.
Montana
Origin: LatinMeaning: MountainFamous Namesakes: Joe Montana (American football champion player), Tony Montana (fictional lead character in Scarface)Peak Popularity: The name Montana reached peak popularity in 1995 (male) and in 1998 (female).
Nero
Origin: LatinMeaning: PowerfulFamous Namesakes: Nero (ancient Roman emperor)Peak Popularity: Nero is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Nova
Origin: LatinMeaning: NewAlternative Spellings & Variations: NovahPeak Popularity: The name Nova hit peak popularity in 2020 but has only been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 2017.
Octavian
Origin: LatinMeaning: EighthAlternative Spellings & Variations: Octavio, Octavius, Octavious, Octavia (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Octavian “Augustus” (ancient ruler of Rome), Octavia Spencer (actor)Peak Popularity: Octavian is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Paul
Origin: LatinMeaning: Humble, smallAlternative Spellings & Variations: Paolo, Pablo, Paula (feminine), Paola (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Paul McCartney (singer in The Beatles), Paul Anka (singer), Paul Revere (folk hero), Paul Newman and Paul Walker (actors)Peak Popularity: Paul has been a consistently popular name since 1900 hitting peak popularity in 1931 when more than 12,000 babies were given the name.
Pluto
Origin: LatinMeaning: Roman God of the underworldFamous Namesakes: Pluto (dwarf planet), Pluto (animated Disney character)Peak Popularity: Pluto is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Prince
Origin: LatinMeaning: Royal sonFamous Namesakes: Prince (singer/musician/composer), Prince Jackson (son of Michael Jackson)Peak Popularity: The name Prince hit peak popularity in 2019.
Quentin
Origin: LatinMeaning: FifthAlternative Spellings & Variations: Quintin, Quinton, QuinnFamous Namesakes: Quentin Tarantino (filmmaker)Peak Popularity: Quentin hit peak popularity in 1919.
Remus
Origin: LatinMeaning: OarFamous Namesakes: Remus (mythical founder of Rome)Peak Popularity: Remus is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Romulus
Origin: LatinMeaning: Citizen of RomeFamous Namesakes: Romulus (mythical founder of Rome)Peak Popularity: Romulus is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Rufus
Origin: LatinMeaning: Red-hairedFamous Namesakes: Rufus Sewell (actor), Rufus Wainwright (singer)Peak Popularity: Rufus hit peak popularity in 1902 but has not been ranked in the top 1,000 baby names since 1988.
Thiago
Origin: LatinMeaning: SupplanterAlternative Spellings & Variations: TiagoPeak Popularity: Thiago reached peak popularity in 2020 and has only ranked in the top 1,000 baby names since 2012.
Tiberius
Origin: LatinMeaning: Of or near the Tiber RiverFamous Namesakes: Tiberius (second Roman emperor)Peak Popularity: Tiberius is a rare baby name that has not been ranked in the top 1,000 names since 1900.
Vincent
Origin: LatinMeaning: VictoriousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Vince, Vin, Vinny (all diminutive forms)Famous Namesakes: Vincent Van Gogh (artist), Vincent D’Onofrio, Vince Vaughn, Vincent Kartheiser (actors)Peak Popularity: Vincent has been a consistently popular name and reached peak popularity in 1966.
Virgil
Origin: LatinMeaning: UnknownFamous Namesakes: Virgil (Roman poet), Virgil Tibbs (fictional character in In the Heat of the Night)Peak Popularity: Virgil hit peak popularity in 1907.
Xavier
Origin: LatinMeaning: The new houseAlternative Spellings & Variations: XzavierFamous Namesakes: Saint Francis Xavier (Catholic missionary)Peak Popularity: The name Xavier has been in the top 100 baby names since 2001 hitting peak popularity in 2009.
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