An Index of Baby Boy Names
Inspired by the Saints

Aleksander, Alek, Alexander, Alex, Xander, Xan is a Greek baby boy's name. Meaning: Defender of mankind
Alexander is the patron saint of Corsica.

Benedict is a Latin baby boy's name. Meaning: A blessing.
Benedict is the patron saint of those who have been poisoned.

Bernard, Bernie is a German baby boy's name. Meaning: A person that is as brave as a bear.
Bernard is a Disney baby boy's name. Meaning: A mouse in Disney's The Rescuers.
Bernard is the patron saint of candlemakers and skiers.

Brendan is an Irish baby boy's name. Meaning: A sword.
Brendan is the patron saint of sailors.

Canute, Knute, Knut is a Scandinavian baby boy's name. Meaning: A knot.
Canute is the patron saint of Denmark.
Knute Rockne was a great American football coach.

Cyril is a Greek baby boy's name. Meaning: Holy one.
Cyril is the patron saint of Moravia.

Gabriel, Gabe is a Jewish or Hebrew baby boy's name. Meaning: The Master of following God.
Biblical - The Archangel who comforted Daniel in the Old Testament. In the New Testament he told the Virgin Mary of her upcoming pregnancy.
Gabriel is the patron saint of messengers.

Gerard is an English baby boy's name. Meaning: Spear brave.
Gerard is the patron saint of Hungary.

Isaias was an 11th century Russian monk who became a saint.

Isidore is a Greek baby boy's name. Meaning: Gift from Isis.
Isidore is the patron saint of farmers.

Ignatius, Iggy is a Latin baby boy's name. Meaning: Full of fire.
Ignatius was a saint and priest. He founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Josaphat was a Polish priest of the 17th century who became a saint.

Joseph, Yosef is a Jewish or Hebrew baby boy's name. Meaning: Jehovah will increase.
Biblical: Old Testament - A son of Jacob who was given a beautiful, multi-colored coat. Out of jealousy, he was sold by his brothers into Egyptian slavery.
Biblical: New Testament - The adopted father of Jesus Christ.
Joseph is the patron saint of carpenters.

Luke, Lucas is a Greek baby boy's name. Meaning: Bringer of light.
Biblical - A doctor and the name of the third gospel of the New Testament.
Luke is also the patron saint of artists.

Lawrence, Larry is a Latin baby boy's name. Meaning: Crowned with laurels.
Lawrence is the patron saint of cooks and the poor.

Mark is a Latin baby boy's name. Meaning: Martial.
Biblical - The name of the second gospel of the New Testament.
The patron saint of Venice, Italy.

Martin, Marty is a Latin baby boy's name. Meaning: Like Mars.
The patron saint of hair-dressers.

Nicholas, Nicky, Nick is a Greek baby boy's name. Meaning: People's victory.
The patron saint of sailors, children, bakers and travelers.

Olaf is a Scandinavian baby boy's name. Meaning: Ancestor.
Olaf is a popular King's name in Norway.
Olaf is the patron saint of Norway.

Patrick is a Latin baby boy's name. Meaning: Noble.
Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He is credited with driving all the snakes out of Ireland.

Quentin is a Latin baby boy's name. Meaning: Fifth.
Quentin is also the name of A Roman Saint who was martyred in the 3rd century for his faith.

Valentine is a Latin baby boy's name. Meaning: Healthy and strong.
St. Valentine was an early Christian who was martyred in Rome.
St. Valentine is the patron saint of lovers and greetings.

Valerian is a Latin baby boy's name. Meaning: Strong and powerful.
St. Valerian was a 5th century bishop of Africa.

Vladimir, Vlad is a Slavic baby boy's name. Meaning: Famous prince.
Vladimir is the patron saint of Russia.

Xavier, Xaver is an Arabic baby boy's name. Meaning: Bright and shining.
Xavier is a Spanish baby boy's name. Meaning: Owner of a new house.
Xavier was a Spanish saint who is considered one of the greatest Christian missionaries.

Zeno is a Greek baby boy's name. Meaning: The ancient Greek philosopher who founded stoicism.
St. Zeno was A 4th century bishop of Verona, Italy.