Trendy & Modern Dutch Baby Boy Names for Your Newborn
Choosing a name for your newborn is a beautiful journey, and finding the perfect one can be a meaningful experience. For Dutch parents, baby boy names often hold deep significance, reflecting values of faith, wisdom, and tradition. In 2025, the trend is all about modern names that carry traditional Dutch meanings while sounding fresh and unique.
If you’re looking for a trendy and meaningful name, options like Ambrosius (meaning ‘Divine.’), Barend (meaning ‘Bear.’), and Cecilius (meaning ‘Blind.’) are perfect choices. These names offer a blend of modern appeal with spiritual depth, making them ideal for today’s parents..
For those seeking more traditional yet modern-sounding names, Dedrick, Egidius, and Garritt are timeless options that never go out of style. These names are inspired by Dutch history, prophets, and virtues, providing a strong cultural connection.
Explore this collection of trendy and modern Dutch baby boy names to find the one that resonates with your faith and family values. Give your child a name that’s not only meaningful but also stands out in today’s world.
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Ambrosius | Divine. | Boy | 9 | |
| Barend | Bear. | Boy | 8 | |
| Bartholomeus | Farmer. | Boy | 5 | |
| Basilius | Kingly. | Boy | 2 | |
| Berg | Mountain. | Boy | 5 | |
| Cecilius | Blind. | Boy | 9 | |
| Claudios | Lame. | Boy | 3 | |
| Clementius | Merciful. | Boy | 4 | |
| Dedrick | Gifted ruler. Variant of Diederick. | Boy | 9 | |
| Dehaan | Cock or rooster. | Boy | 6 | |
| Deman | Man | Boy | 1 | |
| Devisser | Fisherman. | Boy | 2 | |
| Egidius | Youthful. | Boy | 2 | |
| Elmo | Abbreviation of Erasmus who was a noted Dutch scholar. | Boy | 9 | |
| Espen | Bear of God. | Boy | 5 | |
| Eugenius | Noble. | Boy | 2 | |
| Garritt | Variant of Gerald rules by the spear. | Boy | 3 | |
| GeldeFsman | From Guelders. | Boy | 5 | |
| Gerrit | Variant of Gerald rules by the spear. | Boy | 5 | |
| Gerritt | Variant of Gerald rules by the spear. | Boy | 7 | |
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| Hank | Rules his household. A diminutive of Henry. | Boy | 7 | |
| Hans | Variant of John. | Boy | 6 | |
| Hansen | Variant of John. | Boy | 7 | |
| Henrick | Rules the home. | Boy | 5 | |
| Issac | Laughter. | Boy | 6 | |
| Izaac | Laughter. | Boy | 4 | |
| Jan | Variant of John 'God has been gracious, has shown favor.'. | Boy | 7 | |
| Jansen | Variant of the Hebrew John 'Jehovah has been gracious, has shown favor.'. | Boy | 9 | |
| Jen | Dutch form of John. | Boy | 2 | |
| Jilt | Money. | Boy | 6 | |
| Karel | Strong. | Boy | 2 | |
| Koenraad | Bold. | Boy | 6 | |
| Kort | Form of Cort. | Boy | 1 | |
| Krisoijn | Curly haired. | Boy | 6 | |
| Lang | Tall. | Boy | 7 | |
| Lange | Tall. | Boy | 3 | |
| Larry | Laurel. | Boy | 2 | |
| Lars | Laurel. | Boy | 5 | |
| Maarten | Fondness of war | Boy | 9 | |
| Markos | Of Mars. The Roman fertility god Mars for whom March was named. | Boy | 5 | |
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| Markus | Of Mars. The Roman fertility god Mars for whom March was named. | Boy | 2 | |
| Michel | Form of Michael 'Who is like God?'. | Boy | 5 | |
| Nerve | Strong. | Boy | 1 | |
| Nicolaas | Victorious army. | Boy | 2 | |
| Noach | Comfort. | Boy | 5 | |
| Pauel | Little. Form of Paul. | Boy | 1 | |
| Paulsen | Little. Son of Paul. Surname. | Boy | 7 | |
| Pieter | A rock. Form of Peter. | Boy | 1 | |
| Rikke | Variant of Richard. | Boy | 9 | |
| Rikki | Variant of Richard. | Boy | 4 | |
| Roosevelt | Field of roses | Boy | 5 | |
| Rutger | Renowned spearman. | Boy | 8 | |
| Schuyler | Shelter, Scholar. | Boy | 3 | |
| Schylar | Scholar. | Boy | 5 | |
| Schyler | Scholar. | Boy | 9 | |
| Smid | Smith. | Boy | 9 | |
| Ten | Lives at the oak. | Boy | 2 | |
| Ter | Lives at the heath. | Boy | 2 | |
| Theodorus | Gift from God. | Boy | 8 | |
| Tiebout | Bold. | Boy | 2 | |
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| Van | Equivalent of 'de' in French names. Van was sometimes converted from a surname prefix to a given name by early immigrants to America. | Boy | 1 | |
| Van | From Aachen. | Boy | 5 | |
| Van | Of the headland. | Boy | 4 | |
| Vandenberg | From the hill. | Boy | 2 | |
| Wagner | Wagon driver | Boy | 5 | |
| Wevers | Weaver. | Boy | 2 | |
| Willem | Resolute protector, will. | Boy | 2 | |
| Wit | White. | Boy | 7 | |
| Zeeman | Sea man. | Boy | 1 | |
