105 Finnish Baby Boy Names With Meanings

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.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Caspian		Boy	White
Jupiter		Boy	Supreme God of the sky; Father of the sky
Esa		Boy	Someone for whom god is the ultimate salvation
Johannes		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Eero		Boy	One who is an eternal ruler
Aari		Boy	Mountain of Strength
Arvo		Boy	Value; Worth
Matteus		Boy	God's gift
Onni		Boy	Windfall; Godsend; Cheerfulness; Pleasure
Esko		Boy	Divine protection
Anna		Boy	Grace; Favor
Maylea		Boy	Graceful; Imaginative
Kalle		Boy	Strong and manly
Killion		Boy	Follower of Saint Killian
Admir		Boy	Respectable leader
Jere		Boy	God will exalt
Ossian		Boy	Fawn; a trusted and happy individual
Reino		Boy	A wise ruler of men
Reko		Boy	A person who is very watchful and careful
Elias		Boy	One who believes Yahweh is the Lord
Aimo		Boy	Generous amount; Fair-sized; Proper; Good
Anselmi		Boy	Protected by God; A variant of name Ansel
Armas		Boy	Dear; Beloved
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
Atto		Boy	Goddess of Irrationality
Auli		Boy	Joy; Happiness; Short form of Aulikki
Kalva		Boy	Heroine; A variant of Kalwa
Martti		Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Like Mars; War Like
Oja		Boy	Short form of Ojala; Vitality
Aapo		Boy	Finnish form of Abraham; Being father of a multitude
Akki		Boy	Finished pet form; name for the happy irrigator
Calle		Boy	A man who is free
Eelis		Boy	A saying which means My god is Yahweh
Eemil		Boy	One who is like the Elves
Eevi		Boy	Finnish form of Edwin; A rich friend
Eki		Boy	They are the one who change time
Ekke		Boy	A peaceful ruler of the island
Eljas		Boy	Where Yahweh is the God
Ensio		Boy	First
Eppo		Boy	A character in the Shakespearean play Comedy of Errors
Erkki		Boy	Ruler of all
Erno		Boy	Serious; Determined
Hansi		Boy	God is Cordial
Haraldus		Boy	Army ruler
Heimericus		Boy	One who is a part of the tribe
Heimo		Boy	Tribe
Hermo		Boy	Army Staff
Hesekiel		Boy	God strengthens; God will strengthen
Jaani		Boy	He is a gift of God
Jakke		Boy	May He protect
Jensynn		Boy	Junior Johannes or son of Johannes; God is gracious
Keijo		Boy	Elf
Kimmo		Boy	One who is raised by God
Kivi		Boy	Stone
Lari		Boy	A person with a superior reputation; Laurel
Lempi		Boy	To love someone
Levo		Boy	Lion; The Finnish version of the name Leo
Linne		Boy	A person named after the twinflower
Linnel		Boy	He who is like a twinflower
Luukas		Boy	To be from Lucaniain Southern Italy
Lydian		Boy	He who is from Lydia, a town in Asia Minor
Markku		Boy	Finnish variation of Mark
Miika		Boy	Who looks like God; Who is like the powerful God
Nante		Boy	Confidence
Nantia		Boy	Confident leader
Niky		Boy	Who can be equal to God
Nillo		Boy	The crowd of success or triumph
Nooa		Boy	The lady of the sun
Oiva		Boy	A noble and brave person
Okko		Boy	The color of Blue; The blue-colored person
Olavi		Boy	One who always proves as superior
Oskari		Boy	A jumping and leaping warrior
Osmo		Boy	A young and energetic name
Pekko		Boy	One with a sensitive and practical nature
Raimo		Boy	Protector of advice
Raitis		Boy	A sober man
Rammi		Boy	A high father
Reijo		Boy	An alert and always watchful person
Reimo		Boy	A man who gives advice
Rikkard		Boy	A very strong one who rules men
Roope		Boy	A bright and famous person
Rotri		Boy	One who is famous wolf
Runo		Boy	A man of secret lore
Sakki		Boy	The God remembers all
Sampo		Boy	A God's temple
Samuli		Boy	The God's name
Sepi		Boy	Smith
Soppa		Boy	A woman with knowledge or wisdom
Sulo		Boy	He who is of grace and charm
Tanel		Boy	God is my judge
Tapio		Boy	One who rules the forest
Tarmo		Boy	One who is energy driven
Tarvo		Boy	Wild aurochs
Tauno		Boy	A modest man
Teemu		Boy	People of victory
Tero		Boy	A manly warrior
Teuvo		Boy	A gift of God
Toivo		Boy	Faith; Trust; Promise
Topias		Boy	A jewel that is precious

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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