Trendy & Modern Italian 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 Italian 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 Italian meanings while sounding fresh and unique.
If you’re looking for a trendy and meaningful name, options like Abele (meaning ‘herdsman’), Baldassare (meaning ‘Italian form of Bathalsar.’), and Calandra (meaning ‘good singing voice’) 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, Damiano, Edmondo, and Fabiano are timeless options that never go out of style. These names are inspired by Italian history, prophets, and virtues, providing a strong cultural connection.
Explore this collection of trendy and modern Italian 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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| Abele | Herdsman | Boy | 7 | |
| Aberto | Italian form of Albert noble. | Boy | 7 | |
| Abramo | Father of a multitude | Boy | 5 | |
| Abramo | Italian form of Abraham father of many. | Boy | 5 | |
| Baldassare | Italian form of Bathalsar. | Boy | 1 | |
| Baldassare | Baal protect the king | Boy | 1 | |
| Baldassario | Italian form of Bathalsar. | Boy | 2 | |
| Baldovino | Brave friend | Boy | 4 | |
| Calandra | Good singing voice | Boy | 9 | |
| Calogera | Beautiful elder | Boy | 8 | |
| Calvino | Bald. | Boy | 4 | |
| Calvino | Little bald one | Boy | 4 | |
| Damiano | Variant of Damon 'one who tames, subdues.' The Belgian priest Father Damien gave his life helping the Hawaiian lepers of Molokai. 3rd Century St. Damian is patron of physicians. | Boy | 3 | |
| DAngelo | Variant of Deangelo: From the angel. | Boy | 4 | |
| Daniela | God is my judge | Boy | 1 | |
| Daniele | Italian form of Daniel 'God is my judge'. | Boy | 5 | |
| Edmondo | Italian form of Edmund 'prosperous'. | Boy | 7 | |
| Edmondo | Protector of prosperity | Boy | 7 | |
| Edoardo | Italian form of Edward 'rich guardian'. | Boy | 8 | |
| Eduardo | Italian form of Edward 'rich guardian'. | Boy | 5 | |
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| Fabiano | Bean farmer. | Boy | 3 | |
| Fabio | Bean farmer. Derived from the Roman clan name Fabius. | Boy | 6 | |
| Fabio | Bean farmer | Boy | 6 | |
| Fabrice | Craftsman | Boy | 8 | |
| Gabriele | Strong man God | Boy | 5 | |
| Gabriele | Italian form of Gabriel 'God given strength'. | Boy | 5 | |
| Gaetan | From Gaeta, Italy | Boy | 3 | |
| Gaetano | From Gaete. | Boy | 9 | |
| Henry | Ruler of an estate | Boy | 7 | |
| Hieronomo | Holy name | Boy | 4 | |
| Horace | Variant of Horatio: Timekeeper. Derived from the Roman clan name Horatius. The close friend of Hamlet in Shakespeare's tragedy. | Boy | 5 | |
| Horatio | Timekeeper. Derived from the Roman clan name Horatius. The close friend of Hamlet in Shakespeare's tragedy. | Boy | 5 | |
| Ignacio | Fiery. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ignazio | Fiery. | Boy | 9 | |
| Innocenzio | Innocent. | Boy | 7 | |
| Innocenzio | Innocent, harmless | Boy | 7 | |
| Jacopo | Substitute | Boy | 6 | |
| Kajetan | From Gaete. | Boy | 8 | |
| Lanfranco | Derived from a name of Germanic origin composed from of landa- 'earth' and franka 'free', meaning 'free man in his country'. | Boy | 3 | |
| Lanzo | Form of Lance. | Boy | 5 | |
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| Lauro | Laurel | Boy | 4 | |
| Leonardo | Bold lion. | Boy | 3 | |
| Macario | Blessed | Boy | 6 | |
| Marcelino | Form of the Latin Marcellus meaning hammer. | Boy | 9 | |
| Marcelino | Martial, warlike | Boy | 9 | |
| Marcell | Form of the Latin Marcellus meaning hammer. | Boy | 1 | |
| Napoleon | Lion of Naples. Famous Bearer: Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). | Boy | 2 | |
| Nari | Cheerful. | Boy | 6 | |
| Nario | Cheerful. | Boy | 3 | |
| Nerio | Water | Boy | 7 | |
| Octavio | Eighth-born | Boy | 4 | |
| Orlando | Variant of Roland: Famous land,.heroic. | Boy | 7 | |
| Orsino | Little bear. | Boy | 9 | |
| Osvaldo | Power of God | Boy | 7 | |
| Palmiro | Born on Palm Sunday | Boy | 3 | |
| Pancrazio | Supreme ruler, all powerful | Boy | 4 | |
| Pancrazio | All-powerful | Boy | 4 | |
| Paolo | Italian form of Paul: Small. | Boy | 5 | |
| Rafaele | God has healed. | Boy | 3 | |
| Rafaello | God has healed. | Boy | 7 | |
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| Raffaello | God has healed | Boy | 4 | |
| Raphael | God has healed. | Boy | 7 | |
| Sachetan | Animated | Boy | 8 | |
| Sal | Savior | Boy | 5 | |
| Sal | Diminutive of Salvatore: Savior. | Boy | 5 | |
| Salvatore | Savior. Famous Bearer: Surrealist artist Salvador Dali. | Boy | 5 | |
| Tacito | Mute or silent | Boy | 5 | |
| Taddeo | Man of praise | Boy | 4 | |
| Taddeo | Courageous, one who praises | Boy | 4 | |
| Tancredo | Of thoughtful counsel | Boy | 8 | |
| Ugo | Bright in mind and spirit | Boy | 7 | |
| Ullivieri | Olive tree | Boy | 9 | |
| Umberto | Brilliant strength | Boy | 4 | |
| Urbano | City dweller, courteous | Boy | 8 | |
| Valente | Strong. Variant of Valentinus, the name of more than 50 saints and three Roman emperors. | Boy | 7 | |
| Valentino | Brave or strong. | Boy | 4 | |
| Valerio | Brave or strong. | Boy | 1 | |
| Vanni | God is gracious | Boy | 6 | |
| Xiomar | Famous in battle. Variant of Geomar. | Boy | 8 | |
| Zan | Clown | Boy | 5 | |
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| Zanebono | The good one | Boy | 2 | |
| Zanipolo | Little gift of God | Boy | 9 | |
| Zenzo | Crowned with laurels | Boy | 5 | |
