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Gonzalo
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Battle
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Spanish
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Gregory
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Watchful
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Greek
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Guillermo
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Will helmet, protection
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German
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Gunther
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Battler, warrior
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German
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Henry
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Home ruler
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English
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Hermes
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Messenger
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Greek
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Heron
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Hero
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Greek
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Hiro
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Sacred name
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Spanish
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Hubert
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Bright or shining intellect
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German
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Hugh
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Soul, mind, intellect
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German
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Humbert
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Famous giant; renowned warrior
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German
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Humphrey
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Peaceful warrior
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German
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Ignacio
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A Spanish and Portuguese form of Ignatius.
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Portuguese, Spanish
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Ignatius
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“The ardent one,” from the Latin ignire, to set on fire.
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Latin
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Inigo
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My little love
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European, Spanish
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Isaac
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He will laugh
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Hebrew
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Isaiah
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God is salvation
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Hebrew
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Isaias
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God is salvation
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Latin
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Ivan
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God is gracious
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Slavic
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Jacob
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Supplanter
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Hebrew
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Jacques
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A French form of James and Jacob.
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French
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Jaime
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A Spanish form of James and Jacob.
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Spanish
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James
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Supplanter
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English
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Jarlath
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Tributary lord
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Irish
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Jason
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To heal
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Greek
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Jenaro
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Gateway
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Latin
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Jeremiah
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God will exalt
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Hebrew
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Jeremy
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God will exalt
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English
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Jerome
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Sacred name
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Greek
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Joachim
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Established by God
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Hebrew
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Johann
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God is gracious
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Hebrew
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John
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God is gracious
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Hebrew
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Jordan
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To descend
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Hebrew
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Jose
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Jehovah will increase
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Spanish
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Joseph
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Jehovah will increase
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Hebrew
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Juan
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God is gracious
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Spanish
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Judas
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Praised
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Greek
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Julian
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Young at heart
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Latin
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Julius
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Youthful and downy
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Greek
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Justin
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Just and fair
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English
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Justus
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Upright, just
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Latin
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Karl
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Free man
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German
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Kenan
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Acquire
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Hebrew
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Kenneth
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Handsome
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Scottish
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Kevin
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Handsome
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Irish
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Walbert
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“The bright ruler,” from the Germanic waldan (to rule) and beraht (bright).
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German
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Walter
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Commander of the army
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German
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William
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A willing protector
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German
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Yared
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Descent, he who descended
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Hebrew
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Yohan
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God is merciful
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Aramaic
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Zacchaeus
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The Lord recalled
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Hebrew
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Zachariah
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The Lord recalled
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Hebrew
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Zachary
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God remembers
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Hebrew
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Zeno
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Gift of Zeus
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Greek
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Capture your faith in your son’s moniker with Catholic boy names. These devoted darlings tie strongly to Catholicism through religious texts or roles of tremendous faith, including popes and saints. Many are quite popular today, too. Get to know some with us.
Apostles make up a great deal of the most commonly seen Catholic boy names today. These monikers have been popular in waves, though some have achieved coveted classic status, such as Andrew, Thomas, and James. We can’t miss John, either, one of the all-time most popular male names in history. Other apoostle picks have seen their popularity ebb and flow, like Matthew, Mark, and Luke. You may know Peter, too, a Greek name of strength meaning “stone.” There’s also Philip, a choice that fits a family of animal lovers, as he means “a lover of horses.” See Bartholomew, Simon, and Thaddaeus for more apostle names.
Another great way to find Catholic names for boys is to browse popes. Francis is a favorite, while Leo is a blast from the past seeing recent popularity on the name charts. Benedict is another solid choice, appearing as modern popes and those in the distant past. Pius is also a popular name amongst popes, though not common on children today. Meaning “a devout person,” he’s faithful in meaning, too. Check out Gregory, Clement, and Alexander for more papal picks.
Don’t forget about saints, either, as many amazing Catholic boy names hide among them. For starters, there’s Nicholas, as in the Christmas-linked saint. You likely know Valentine, too, as he’s associated with a certain love-themed holiday on February 14th. While he’s lovey-dovey, he’s also strong, meaning “the healthy one.” Zacchaeus is another awesome find. Connected to the patron saint of surveillance, he’s a clever choice for a curious kiddo. Theodore is recognized as a warrior saint if you’re looking for added strength, while Magnus serves as the patron saint of sciences, tying him to heaps of wisdom. Additional sainty sweethearts include Sylvester, Pierre, and Otto.
Meet more Catholic boy names on our extended list.
