Dutch Boy Names
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of 377 names
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalf | Derived from the Dutch word for 'calf', originally a nickname or surname referring to youth or association with cattle. | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| kas | Treasurer (keeper of treasure) | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Keas | Frisian/Dutch form related to Kees, derived from Cornelis/Cornelius (from Latin cornu ‘horn’) | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Keesjan | Combination of Kees (from Cornelius: 'horn') and Jan (from Johannes/John: 'Yahweh is gracious') | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Keesje | Little Kees (diminutive of Cornelis/Cornelius; Cornelius is associated with 'horn' or the cornel tree) | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Keis | Diminutive of Cornelis/Cornelius; linked to Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn' (often interpreted as 'strong' or 'horned') | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Kelleman | Likely an occupational surname meaning "cellar man" or "keeper of the cellar" (from German/Dutch roots). | Dutch, German | Boy | — | |
| Kerel | Free man (derived from Karl/Charles) | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Kerk | Church; from/near the church (locational or occupational) | Dutch, Germanic, Norse | Boy | — | |
| Ket | Varies by origin - may be a short form of the Sanskrit name Ketan (associated with meanings like 'home' or 'dwelling' or 'banner'), an ethnonymic reference to the Ket people, or simply a short nickname without a separate meaning. | Dutch, English, Hindi, Khmer, Sanskrit, Thai | Boy | — | |
| Kinky | Twisted; curly | Dutch, English | Boy | — | |
| Kippie | A pet form of Kip, essentially 'little Kip' - Kip is associated with meanings like 'pointed hill' or a familiar nickname | Dutch, English | Boy | — | |
| Klaas-Jan | Combination of Klaas (from Nicolaas: "victory of the people") and Jan (Hebrew Yochanan: "God is gracious"). | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Klaasen | Son of Klaas (Klaas = Dutch form of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people') | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Klaes | Victory of the people | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Koop | Diminutive/short form of Jacob - 'supplanter' (one who grasps the heel); as a surname associated with 'merchant' or 'trade'. | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Koos | Supplanter (heel-grabber) | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Kor | Diminutive of Cornelius - from Latin cornū meaning "horn" | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Kraai | Crow (the bird) | Afrikaans, Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Krammer | Occupational name meaning 'shopkeeper' or 'merchant' | Dutch, German | Boy | — | |
| Krelis | A regional/diminutive form of Cornelis/Cornelius, ultimately linked to the Latin name Cornelius ('horn' or 'of the Cornelian family') | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Kurk | Likely 'bold counsel' if considered a variant of Kurt/Conrad; alternatively 'fur' in Turkish (kürk). | Dutch, Estonian, Germanic, Turkish | Boy | — | |
| Lange | From Middle High German 'lange' meaning 'long' or 'tall' | Dutch, German | Boy | — | |
| Laurans | From Laurentum; crowned with laurel | Dutch, Latin | Boy | — | |
| Laurentz | From Laurentum; crowned with laurel | Dutch, German, Latin | Boy | — | |
| Lauritj | From Laurentius - 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel' | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Lips | Often a diminutive or nickname of Philip - from Greek philippos meaning 'lover of horses'. As a common English word it also denotes the mouth organ 'lips', but as a name it is typically tied to Philip or to a family name. | Dutch, English, German | Boy | — | |
| Lodde | From Lodewijk meaning 'famous/renowned warrior' (via Lode); in Swedish contexts also known as the word for 'lumpfish' or a familiar nickname | Dutch, Scandinavian | Boy | — | |
| Lodewyck | Famous/renowned warrior | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Loeki | Diminutive of Lodewijk, meaning 'famous/renowned warrior' (from Germanic hlud 'fame' + wig 'war') | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Loekie | Diminutive of Lodewijk/Louis - "famous warrior" | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Lont | Wick; fuse (as in a candle or fuse) | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Lood | Famous in battle | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Lorentz | From Laurentum; crowned with laurel | Dutch, German | Boy | — | |
| Lote | Polynesian: traditional given name with no single agreed English translation; European: diminutive of Charlotte (from Charles, meaning "free man"). | Dutch, German, Samoan, Tongan | Boy | — | |
| Lourens | From Laurentum; 'crowned with laurel' | Afrikaans, Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Louwen | Likely 'lion' (from Leon/Leo/Louis roots) or, in some Celtic contexts, related to 'joyful'/'happy' | Breton, Dutch, Germanic | Boy | — | |
| Luk | Man from Lucania; associated with 'light' | Dutch, Slavic | Boy | — | |
| Lukas Haas | Given name: 'man/from Lucania' (often linked to 'light'); Surname: 'hare' (nickname or descriptive surname). | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Maartan | Dedicated to Mars; warlike | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Maarten | Of Mars; warlike; dedicated to the god Mars | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Machiel | Who is like God? | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Manen | Literally 'moons' in Dutch; alternatively may reflect a toponymic origin ('from Manen') or be used as a short form/variant related to names built on 'Man-' | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Manlie | Manly; masculine, strong | Afrikaans, Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Manne | Diminutive or pet form of names beginning with 'Man-' (for example Manfred); broadly related to 'man' or, via Manfred, 'man of peace'. | Dutch, German, Scandinavian | Boy | — | |
| Marselis | Related to Mars, the Roman god of war - 'of Mars' or a diminutive sense like 'little Mars' / 'warrior' | Dutch, Scandinavian | Boy | — | |
| Martey | Often associated with Martin ('of Mars; warlike') when treated as a variant; as a Ghanaian family name, meaning is primarily genealogical/lineage-based and may not have a direct translation. | Dutch, English | Boy | — | |
| Martijn | Of Mars; warlike | Dutch | Boy | — | |
| Mas | Short form of Thomas, meaning 'twin'; in Javanese an honorific meaning 'older brother'. | Catalan, Dutch, Frisian, Javanese, Spanish | Boy | — | |
| Matten | Gift of God | Dutch, German | Boy | — |
Dutch Boys name popularity over time
Aggregated births across Belgium, Netherlands, United States for every Dutch-origin name in our dataset.
377
Names in this origin
65
With data in 2024
8,829
Births 2024
233,043
Peak year 0