Choosing an Italian name for your baby boy is a great way to honor your Italian heritage, or just display a fondness for the country that gave us pizza, pasta, and cool scooters.
American parents are frequently choosing the Italian name Matteo for their little boy; the Italian version of Matthew, it means ‘gift from God.’ Less popular is Gianni, the Italian name for John.
There are many more Italian-origin names for boys to choose from. But if you’re striking out with this list, take a look at the most popular baby boy names across all cultures with our frequently updated list of the year’s top 100 boys’ names.
You’re sure to find a name soon, happy hunting!