Your baby will reign supreme in your heart, so why not choose a name that befits a royal baby? Royal baby names are usually selected for their strength, beauty, and historical significance. If you want your baby’s name to stand the test of time, browse our list of royal names for boys to see if you can spot one that sounds perfect for your little prince.
These royal names for boys are noble, sophisticated, and stoic. Check out our list of royal baby boy names to find one that’s fit for your little prince!
- Adrian. This strong name goes back centuries and is derived from the name of Roman emperor Hadrian, who had his army build a huge wall in Britain. The name has also been held by many popes.
- Albert. Albert, meaning noble and bright, has been a prevalent name in many royal families. The name became popular more widely in the 19th century possibly because it was the name of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband.
- Alexander. This is a royal name with lots of heritage. For example, this powerful royal name is shared by historical rulers such as Alexander the Great.
- Andrew. Many saints and Hungarian kings have held this name, which means manly in Greek. Andrew was one of the names of the British sovereign Edward VIII, (later called Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, after his abdication) whose full name was Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David.
- Archie. Based on the German name Archibald, which is a combination of words meaning genuine and bold, this name has been used by many British noblemen.
- Arthur. While it’s not certain whether King Arthur was a real person or simply a legend, the name Arthur certainly has a warrior-king ring to it.
- Augustus. Augustus was the first emperor of the Roman Empire and succeeded Julius Caesar. Three kings of Poland also had this powerful name, which means exalted in Latin.
- Carl. With German origins, the name Carl means free man. Many kings of Sweden have held this name. The English variant Charles is also a popular royal name, as is the Spanish variant of the name, Carlos.
- Charles. For a classic royal name why not take inspiration from a very popular and noble name like Charles. Two English kings held this name, which derives from the Germanic name Carl.
- Christian. Among the Danes, 10 kings have held this name, which is not only a royal favorite for boys but also a popular choice for baby girls, making it an appealing unisex name.
- Christopher. From a Greek name that means bearing Christ, Christopher has been the name of three kings of Denmark. It was also a very popular name in England, Wales, and the United States in the 20th century.
- David. The Hebrew name David means beloved and was the name of the second king of ancient Israel, who famously defeated Goliath as recounted in the Old Testament. Two Scottish kings also held this name, which was popular in Great Britain throughout the Middle Ages. The name still ranks as one of the most popular boy names in many countries.
- Edward. This name has been a classic throughout the history of English royals. In fact, eight English kings have held this name, which means rich guard.
- Felipe. Spain’s royal family has a lot of elegance and class, and this Spanish form of the name Philip has been used by six Spanish kings.
- Frederik. For a distinctly Danish royal name, you could go for Frederik, which means peaceful ruler. Nine kings of Denmark have held this name, as have kings of Sweden, Prussia, and Austria.
- George. A name used quite often in the British royal family, George is of Greek origin and means farmer. Six kings of the United Kingdom have held the name George, which continues to be a popular royal baby name in several countries.
- Henry. Eight kings of England, seven kings of Germany, and four kings of France have held the name Henry, which means home ruler in German. The noble name has maintained its popularity over the years.
- James. The most well-known James in royal circles is probably King James VI and I. He was originally the king of Scotland, but later became the first King of England and Ireland as well, forming the kingdom of Great Britain. If that isn’t enough, he also authorized a famous translation of the Bible.
- John. The biblical name John has Latin, Greek, and Hebrew roots and means Yahweh (God) is gracious. Byzantine emperors were the first to popularize this name, after which it spread throughout the world with local variations.
- Leopold. In German, this name means people and bold, and this name was common among the royal houses of the Babenbergs and the Habsburgs. Two Holy Roman emperors bore this name as well, as did Queen Victoria’s uncle, who was also the king of Belgium. Leopold easily shortens to Leo, which in Latin means lion.
- Louis. If you’re a Francophile at heart, why not consider Louis? The most famous Louis is probably King Louis XVI of France, who was the last king of France before the French Revolution ended France’s monarchy.
- Malcolm. If you are looking for a strong, unique, but less common royal name, consider Malcolm, which belonged to four kings of Scotland including the king who murdered Macbeth. Shakespeare’s tragic play is based on this legendary story.
- Michael. This Hebrew name continues to be a classic boy’s royal name that never seems to go out of style. Byzantine emperors as well as rulers of Russia, Romania, Portugal, and Poland have held this name over the years.
- Muhammad. In Arabic this name means praised or commendable. It was the name of the Prophet Muhammad, who founded the Islamic religion. Sultans of the Ottoman Empire and many African kings have held this dignified name.
- Nicholas. Looking for some Russian royal inspiration? Consider the name Nicholas. It was the name of the last tsar of Russia, Nicholas II. The name means victory of the people.
- Philip. Kings of Macedon, France, and Spain have held this traditional name, which means lover of horses in Greek.
- Richard. If you hope your son will have the heart of a lion, pick Richard as a name, after King Richard I of England, who was also known as Lion Heart. This is a strong royal name that means brave ruler.
- Stephen. From the Greek word for crown or wreath, Stephen is a strong name that has been the moniker of multiple kings of England, Serbia, and Poland, among others. King Stephen was also the Hungarian nation’s first Christian king.
- Umberto. This elegant and dignified name is the Italian version of the name Humbert, which means bright warrior.
- William. This name means strong-willed warrior. If you want your son to have a royal name that has traditional roots yet also has a modern flavor, this could be the right choice for you. The name belonged to four previous kings of England.
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