197 Finnish Boy Names From The Nordic Country

Finnish boy names have grown in popularity over the years. The masculine name Initially, Finnish boy names were not only Finnish in origin, but the nation’s history had a big role to play. With the ever-growing Finnish nationalism in the 1900s, names that were originally Swedish or of any foreign origin were converted into Finnish names. Finnish names have also begun to have a global appeal, and Leo, a Finnish name, was most popular in Finland in the year 2021 and ranked as the 22nd most popular name in the US in 2022 (1).

During the 16th century, the majority of Finnish families started naming their children after Catholic saints or were given Christian names. In modern times, the Act on Forenames and Surnames of 2017 states that Finnish citizens must have at least one given name, with four being the maximum number of surnames. The law also states that the parents of newborn babies should register their child’s name within three months after being born. Some rules laid down by the Finnish government when it comes to picking a name include not choosing a name that is deemed offensive, insulting, that may cause future harm to the baby, or a name that does not fit the bill of a given name. The names should also follow the naming practices of the land, should be of the same gender, and is not like a surname or a last name (2).

According to the naming traditions, the first son inherits his paternal grandfather’s name, and the second son is named after his maternal grandfather. Similar rules apply to the daughters in the family. It is also not uncommon for the names of deceased siblings to pass down to the next child. The only rule is that the next child should also be of the same sex. Below we have compiled a list of masculine Finnish baby names for you to choose from. Have a look at our post and choose the name you think would suit your baby best.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Sebastian		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Aaron		Boy	Exalted; High mountain
Jesse		Boy	God exists; Gift
Joel		Boy	Yahweh is god
Hugo		Boy	Mind; Spirit; Thought
Eliel		Boy	My God is God
Kristian-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Ultimate-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Jeremias		Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Mikael		Boy	Who is like God
Kaius		Boy	To rejoice
Markus		Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Justus		Boy	Fair; Just; Upright
Henri		Boy	Home ruler
Viktor		Boy	Victor; Conqueror
Oskar		Boy	God's spear; Deer's friend
Karl		Boy	Freeman; Manly; Army; Warrior
Toni		Unisex	Beautiful; Priceless; Praiseworthy; Flower
Marko-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Kasper-Baby-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-History		Boy	Treasurer; Holder of treasure
Klaus		Boy	Victory of the people
Laine		Boy	Wave; Torch
Filip		Boy	Friend of horses
Miko		Boy	Who is like God
Mikko		Boy	Who is like God
Esa-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Variants-&-Popularity		Boy	Yahweh is salvation; God is my salvation
Herman		Boy	Soldier; Army man
Leevi		Boy	One who is attached
Ramy-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Origin,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Boy	Archer; Shooter; Thrower; Counsel's protection; High father
Edvin		Boy	Rich friend
Tomi		Unisex	Twin; Wealth; Abundance; Capital; Beautiful
Konstantin		Boy	Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Eero		Boy	Eternal ruler
Niklas		Boy	Victory of the people
Hari		Boy	Brown; Yellow; Tawny; Hindu god Vishnu; Lion; Horse; Monkey; To shine; Ruler of the home; High
Riku		Boy	Powerful ruler; Mighty king; Land
Yishai		Boy	Gift
Sakari		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Kalev		Boy	The land of Kalevi; Dog
Rodger		Boy	Renowned warrior; Spear; Glory; Launches; Fame
Taavi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Dear; Uncle
Frederik		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Aro		Boy	High mountain; Exalted; Warrior lion; Wet meadow
Rasmus		Boy	Beloved
Jaan		Boy	God is gracious; Life; From Hadria
Kaj		Boy	Earth; Rejoice; Victory of the people
Lenni		Unisex	Brave as a lion
Aari		Boy	Mountain of strength
Tommi		Unisex	Twin
Patrik		Boy	A noble patrician
Arvo		Boy	Value; Worth
Haron		Boy	Mountain of strength; Exalted
Jori-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Descending; Going down; Farmer; Earth worker; World serpent
Onni		Boy	Luck; Cheerfulness; Pleasure
Ville		Boy	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Aleksi		Boy	Defender or helper of the people
Joakim		Boy	Raised by God; Yahweh will establish
Taseen-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	To come; To improve
Alvar		Boy	Elf warrior
Matti		Girl	God's gift
Maylea		Boy	Graceful; Imaginative
Anani		Boy	Cloud; Yahweh is gracious
Elmo		Boy	Beloved; Helmet; Protection
Esko		Boy	Cauldron or helmet of God
Frans-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Frenchman; Freeman
Ale		Boy	Defender of the people; High; Exalted; Noble
Ailo		Unisex	God; Game; Sport; Magic
Hannes		Boy	God is gracious
Jere		Boy	God will exalt
Janus		Boy	Gateway; Archway; Gate to heaven; God is gracious
Jorn		Boy	Farmer
Jiri		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Heli		Boy	Ascending; Climbing up; Shining; Moon; Sound
Ossian		Boy	Fawn; a trusted and happy individual
Reino		Boy	Advice; Counsel; Decision; Authority
Reko		Boy	A person who is very watchful and careful
Eera-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	Ever ruler; Eternal ruler
Nakari		Unisex	Man
Isma		Unisex	God will hear
Matias		Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Max		Boy	The greatest
Otto		Boy	Fortune; Prosperity; Glorious wealth
Ahti		Boy	The sea; Name of an Egyptian God
Aimo		Boy	Generous amount; Fair-sized; Proper; Good
Ake		Boy	Helper; Defender; Bright; Pure; Holy; Genuine
Aksa		Boy	Anklet; Bangle; Farthest
Anselmi		Boy	Protected by God; A variant of name Ansel
Are		Boy	Eagle
Armas		Boy	Beloved; Weapon; Maker of arms or a soldier
Arsi-Name:-24-Unique-Insights-On-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Virile
Arto		Boy	Stone; Bear; Thor; The eagle; A variant of the name Arthur
Artturi		Boy	Stone; Bear; Thor; The eagle; A variant of the name Arthur
Arvi		Boy	Eagle tree
Atto		Boy	Goddess of Irrationality
Auli		Boy	Joy; Happiness; Short form of Aulikki
Hannu		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Helge		Boy	Holy; Blessed
Kalva		Boy	Heroine; A variant of Kalwa
Lasse		Boy	Laurel; From Laurentum
Martti		Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Like Mars; War Like
Oja		Boy	Brook; Creek; Stream; Ditch

Infographic: Fantastic Finnish Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Finnish baby names have made their mark in other parts beyond Finland. These names have gained popularity across various continents due to their charming sound and unique spellings. So, are you looking for a Finnish name for your son? Check out the infographic below as we present such names, along with their meanings.

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