Long, short, traditional, ultra modern. Male names Italian most popular are many. Yes, because if in recent years, social media and especially TV are complicit, the names that parents give to their children have undergone a trend towards the ocean of globalization, the names that remain among the best known are always the same. Statistics aside, surveys among mothers and beyond, the most popular male names are many. There are those who prefer to choose the names of their grandparents for their children, to maintain a strong bond with the family of origin. But there are also those who are more open to modernity. So here is a ranking drawn by us, based on what is most found on the net. With data that often correspond to the most serious statistics.
The male names most loved by Italians
Alexander, Lawrence, but also Matteo, Diego, Tommaso, Riccardo. The list of names can be even more numerous, but it appears that these along with Lorenzo, Samuele, Leonardo, Edoardo and Gabriele are the most popular names. In the top ten ranking names the most popular male is Alessandro who has held the first position for some time, according to some statistics. But many also like Thomas, in the foreign version Thomas. “Samuele” and “Diego” are instead among the most used new names.
Traditions are maintained among male names
Not only Alessandro though. Among the most loved male names there is also Francesco, as well as Andrea. In Italy in fact Francesco it is widespread, in honor of the saint who bears its name and is the patron saint of Italy. But it is also a traditional name: many choose it because their parents used to call themselves. And then there are also many names, perhaps little used, but which are liked because they recall important historical figures: among them, Enea, Cesare, Ettore, Michelangelo stand out in recent years. Male names each have their own meaning. Many choose one name rather than another because it has a certain meaning. By choosing it, perhaps you want to wish your children to possess certain gifts or to have a future like that of those who bear their name.
The meaning of the most requested names
But do you know the meanings of these most loved male names? Francesco means "Coming from France", Alessandro "Protector of men". It's still Leonardo “Strong as a lion”. Matteo "Man of God, or gift of God", Andrea “Strong, virile, courageous”. Then Emanuele "God with us", Lorenzo "He who is girded with laurel", Riccardo "Valiant leader" e Gabriele “Strong man of God".
The Istat counter, a nice way to get to know the most loved names
And if you are then spoiled for chosen on the ISTAT site there is a calculator that indicates which names are among the most used in Italy. Because using them is still a tradition among many. Many, however, prefer to choose foreign male names. The Istat counter works by name and year of birth. Just enter a name and select the sex to know the historical series of the number of births registered in the registry. And the count goes from 1999. And so Istat confirms our list. In the analysis up to 2018, the most popular male names were Leonardo, Francesco, Alessandro, Lorenzo, Mattia, Andrea, Gabriele, Riccardo, Tommaso and Edoardo.
