Roman Baby Boy Names

From Marcus Aurelius to Nerva to Trajan and Hadrian, the famous men of the Roman Empire were essential to shaping their civilization into one of the most powerful and influential in history. Kings, emperors, dictators, builders, law-makers, creators and visionaries, it’s no wonder they’ve made such an incredible mark on the world we live in today. Naming your baby boy after one of them is a fantastic first step to inspiring them to reach equal measures of greatness—and we’ve got an epic selection for you to choose from.

Whether it’s the glorious history behind them or the majestic way they sound, there’s so much to love about male Roman names. But what you’ll find most exciting is that, historically, each name told a story about who a person was and the clan they belonged to. (A child’s nomen or principal name, for example, indicated their gens or family, while their cognomen or nickname—when not inherited—was often inspired by a special trait they had). Many male names that were popular in Ancient Rome also originated from Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Etruscan and Celtic. So expect to see tons of diversity in your search for the Roman name that’ll best represent who baby is, who they may grow into and where they come from.

Ready for your little boy’s big arrival? Want a name cloaked in ancient glory? Read on for our mightiest, most favorite Roman male names. (Plus, find more ancient wonders in our Roman Girl Names and Roman Baby Names).