106 Croatian Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Croatia is a country of Roman Catholics, which is renowned for its own culture and customs. Croatian names follow a unique structure influenced by the Slavic people and other traditional European naming systems. These names, characterized by strong and distinct sounds, make them stand out in a global context.

But modernization and globalization have taken the Croatian naming styles beyond the Slavic customs, and new names are being borrowed worldwide. Do you know that naming conventions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia exhibit remarkable similarities as a majority of family names in these countries end with the suffix -ić (sometimes written as -ic), often with variations like -ević or -ović (1)?

Early in the 7th century, the Croatian population adopted Slavic names and corresponding naming traditions under the influence of Slavic customs. Generally, Croatian names follow the structure of a given name followed by a family name, although there are exceptions based on specific naming customs.

These practices have been integral to Croatian culture for over four centuries. Due to modernization and globalization, given names and surnames have recently expanded beyond traditional Slavic norms, incorporating names from various cultures worldwide.

The popularity of these names transcends beyond Croatia, appealing to parents seeking exceptional and meaningful names for their little ones. Whether nature-inspired, religious, or embodying family customs, these names carry a sense of identity and connection to the rich Croatian heritage, making them a truly special choice for any baby boy. In this MomJunction post, we have curated a list of modern and noble names you can choose for your baby boy. Read on to find the perfect one for him.

Name		Gender	Meaning
David		Boy	Beloved
Filip		Boy	A horse lover
Ivano		Boy	God is gracious
Jakov		Boy	May God watch over you
Leon		Boy	Lion
Luka		Boy	From Lucania; Light
Marko		Boy	One who is manly but tender
Matej		Boy	God's gift
Mateo		Boy	Gift of God
Nika		Unisex	People's victory
Petar		Boy	Rock; Stone; A variant of Pero; A form of Peter
Alojz		Boy	Famous Warrior
Alojzije		Boy	Famous warrior
Andreja		Boy	Croatian form of Andrew; Manly or masculine
Andrija		Boy	Croatian form of Andrew; Warrior or manly
Antonijo		Boy	Worthy of praise; Croatian form of Antonella
Antun		Boy	Invaluable
Baldo		Boy	Protect the king
Bartol		Boy	Son of Talmai
Bartolomej		Boy	Ploughman
Blago		Boy	A gentle, mild and blessed boy
Blagoje		Boy	Mild, gentle and blessed boy; Variant of Blago
Borislav		Boy	Battle glory
Dalmat		Boy	Sheep
Damjan		Boy	To tame
Danaboth		Boy	Valley; A person from Denmark
Darijo		Boy	To possess
Davorin		Boy	God of war
Deniel		Boy	A variant of Daniel; God is my judge
Dinko		Boy	Sovereign, lord, patron, or organizer
Dmitar		Boy	The one who loves the earth
Domagoj		Boy	Home; Grow; Heal; Nurture
Dorijan		Boy	Croatian form of Dorian; Child of the sea
Draen		Boy	One who is clever
Dragutin		Boy	One who is dear and precious
Drazen		Boy	Dragon; Precious
Drevan		Boy	Dear and beloved one
Dubravko		Boy	Grove; Tree
Duko		Boy	Famous wolf
Emerik		Boy	Work-power
Frane		Boy	Free man
Franjo		Boy	Free man
Gabrijel		Boy	God is my strong man
Grga		Boy	One who is watchful and alert
Grgur		Boy	A watchful and vigilant man
Hrvoje		Boy	Derived from the Croatian Hrvat meaning, Croat
Ilija		Boy	Croatian form of Elijah; My God is Yahweh
Ime		Boy	A miracle
Imun		Boy	One who is clean and immune
Ivica		Boy	Graced by Yahweh
Ivor		Boy	Bow of the warrior
Jadran		Boy	One who is named after the Adriatic sea
Jadranko		Boy	A man who belongs to Hadria or from Hadria
Jadrian		Boy	One who is like the Adriatic sea
Javor		Boy	Maple tree
Jerko		Boy	Sacred name
Jeronim		Boy	Protected from harm; Holy name
Jozo		Boy	Croatian version of Joseph; God will add
Jure		Boy	Croatian version of George, farmer or earth worker
Jurica		Boy	Croatian form of Simon, farmer.
Karlo		Boy	Man with armor
Keften		Boy	Chestnut; Naughty and nurturing
Kesten		Boy	Croatian word for chestnut
Kreo		Boy	I create or the creator.
Kristijan		Boy	Croatian form of Christian, meaning follower of Christ.
Kristofor		Boy	The worshipper of Christ
Krsto		Boy	Cross
Kruno		Boy	Short form of Krunoslav. It means glory to the crown.
Krunoslav		Boy	Glory to the crown.
Ljubo		Boy	Peace and love
Ljubomir		Boy	One who loves peace
Lovre		Boy	Short form of Lovrenco; From Laurentum
Lovrenco		Boy	Croatian form of Lawrence; From Laurentum
Lovro		Boy	Short form of Lovrenc
Lucijan		Boy	One who is born into light
Mario		Boy	Warlike; Mars
Matija		Boy	Croatian form of Matthias, meaning Gift of God
Matko		Boy	Gift of Yahweh; Diminutive of Matthias
Miho		Boy	Croatian form of Michael, meaning who is like God?
Mihovil		Boy	Croatian form of Michael, meaning who is like God?
Mislav		Boy	The thought of glory
Pavao		Boy	Croatian form of Paul; Small or humble
Roko		Boy	Rest; Croatian form of Rocco
Sebastijan		Boy	Slovene form of Sebastianus; From Sebaste
Slavco		Boy	One who brings glory to the family
Srecko		Boy	Luck; A lucky and fortunate man
Stipe		Boy	Croatian diminutive of Stjepan; Crown
Tin		Boy	A Saint; A thinker
Tomislav		Boy	Torture and glory
Tvrtko		Boy	Hard
Vanja		Boy	God is gracious
Vedran		Boy	Clear; Cheerful
Velimir		Boy	Great peace
Vid		Boy	Wood
Viktor		Boy	A form of Victor
Vinko		Boy	Conquering; A man with conquering and leadership qualities
Vito		Boy	Derived from Vitus; Life
Vjeko		Boy	Glory of the ages
Vjekoslav		Boy	Glory of the ages
Vlaho		Boy	One who talks with a lisp

Infographic: Meaningful And Cute Croatian Boy Names With Meanings

Croatian baby boy names reflect the East European country’s rich cultural heritage and history and often carry profound meanings. With a blend of antiquity and modernity, Croatian baby boy names are a cherished choice among parents worldwide. Go through the below infographic to explore some inspiring names and pick the best one for your adorable boy.

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