Polish Origin · Name Guide

233 Classic Polish Baby Names (Classic & Enduring)

Browse 434 Polish baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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Polish names are heavily Catholic in origin, tied closely to the Church's calendar of saints' name days
Many Polish names have direct Slavic roots meaning "glory," "peace," or "grace"
Diminutive forms are extremely common and often become the name someone goes by for life
Polish naming law historically required parents to choose from an approved list of recognized names

Polish Girl Names

208 girl names of Polish origin — showing top 120

Anastazja

Resurrection

Anieta

Slavic

Anielka

Grace; a form of Angela.

Grace

Noble

Polish

an emanation of God

Polish

Polish

Slavic

pure, holy — from Agnieszka

Andzelika

angelic — from Angelika

Antosia

praiseworthy — from Antonia

Bronislava

glory of the protector

Bionka

Slavic

Bronislawa

bringer of glory, defender of glory

God-given

German

Polish

little bran

brave

white

The one who brings glory

Beata

blessed

Bielka

a little white girl; derived from 'biel', meaning 'white'

Brazyl

related to the land of Brazil

Bernadeta

brave as a bear — from Bernard

Bogusława

glorious and famous — from Bogusław

Brygida

exalted one — from Brigid

the hazelnut

glorious, famous

Polish

Little lady

Polish

Song

Latin

Polish

a name of unknown origin, possibly a diminutive or variation of a Slavic name

Slavic

God is my judge

Latin

gift

Slavic

gift from God

gift of God

glorious day

the one who achieves glory

Victory

God is my oath

Polish

Ewe, female sheep; born of the sun

Polish

Polish

Well-being

Polish

noble

God is my oath

Polish

Yiddish

Polish

Latin

happy, fortunate

little Franek

Polish

A form of the name 'Gitel' which means 'a little bit of gold'

Galinda

None

Gusta

Latin

Gabrysia

God is my strength — from Gabriel

Gosia

God's gracious gift — from Małgorzata

Grazyna

graceful, elegant

Grażyna

graceful, elegant

Gustawa

majestic, revered — from Gustaw

grace

calm

Ruler of the home

a diminutive of Halina

gift from God

God's promise

Polish

Polish

God is my oath

Derived from the Slavic element 'ig', meaning 'fence' or 'hedge'.

young or youthful

God will increase.

Polish

Latin

God is gracious

derived from 'Jolanta', meaning 'violet'.

Jacina

Polish

Jesli

Polish

Janas

Derived from the Latin 'Janus', symbolizing new beginnings.

Jezenia

a variant of the name Jeżyna, which means 'blackberry'.

Polish

hearty; strong

Hebrew

of the Jersey Island

Polish

just or fair

God is gracious

100

Jagna

a form of Jadwiga

101

Janeczka

God is gracious — from Jan

102

Krystyna

Christian; follower of Christ

103

Katarzyna

Polish

104

Karol

Polish

105

Krysia

Follower of Christ

106

Kataryna

Greek

107

Kysia

pure, chaste (czysty)

108

Kasia

pure

109

Kalina

Slavic

110

Kazimiera

The one who brings peace.

111

Klaudia

lame

112

Klarysa

bright; clear

113

Kazmiera

A peaceful ruler

114

Karolina

free woman

115

Kornelia

Greek

116

Krystiana

follower of Christ

117

Koleta

victorious, glory

118

Karoll

French

119

Kasha

a term for a type of porridge

120

Karole

Free man

Polish Boy Names

209 boy names of Polish origin — showing top 120

Bear

man; warrior

God has heard

Greek

Polish

brave; lion-hearted

Great, magnificent, venerable

Andr

Greek

Amadeusz

lover of God

Ambrozy

immortal — from Ambrosius

Antek

manly, brave, courageous — from Andrew

Apoloniusz

of Apollo — from Apolonia

Artemiusz

follower of Artemis

Boleslaus

One who is glorious in war.

Borys

a variant of Boris, often interpreted as 'wolf' or 'to fight'.

Berek

A form of the name 'Baruch', meaning 'blessed'

a little bird

blessed

glory of victory

the son of Talmai

to bring glory

to be joyful

little eagle

a variation of Bartholomew, meaning son of the furrow

Brave as a bear

glorious protector

Awakening

son of Bartosz

God's gift

of pleasant disposition

Casmir

The name Casmir (Kaszmir) means 'the one who brings peace'.

Casimier

he who brings peace

Cazimir

The one who brings peace

Cazmir

Proclaimer of peace

Casmer

Polish

Casimir

one who destroys peace

bringer of peace

Slavic

a strong man

Famous glory

from the Latin name Cæsar

Cezary

of Caesar — from Cezar

Darek

Derived from the name 'Dariusz,' meaning 'possessor of good' or 'to maintain.'

Persian

Latin

of the Lord

a city in Poland

Hebrew

From dawn

the one who tames

of the Lord

יהונתן

Ewe; female sheep

ever ruler

Latin

Slavic

Power Holder

chosen one — from Eligiusz

Eugeniusz

well-born, noble — from Eugenios

Courageous traveler

Lover of horses

free man

Latin

Latin

peaceful ruler — from Frederick

peaceful ruler

watchful, vigilant

spear strength

One who is watchful

God is my strength — from Gabriel

Gracjan

graceful, elegant

Grzech

sin

Gustaw

majestic, great — from Gustaw

German

Polish

he will laugh

Polish

Laughter

ruler, leader — from Irek

Ireneusz

peaceful — from Ireneusz

Janek

Gift from God

Jarek

a form of 'Jerzy', meaning 'farmer' or 'earth worker'

Jaworski

Of the Javor tree; derived from the name of a place or occupational name

Jasik

Derived from the name 'Jas'

He will add

Polish

healer

יעקב - 'Supplanter', 'One who follows'.

Jaroslaw

he who is strong and famous

gift of God

God will increase

hyacinth

Strong

Polish

To be strong

strong warrior

God is gracious.

Polish

defender of men

100

Jeremiasz

God will uplift — from Jeremiah

101

Kostanty

constant, steadfast

102

Kazimer

peaceful, calm

103

Kasien

A form of the name Cassius, which means 'hollow' or 'empty'.

104

Kazimierz

The one who governs peace

105

Konstanty

Polish

106

Krzysztof

Bearer of Christ

107

Kajetan

Latin

108

Kasimir

To bring peace

109

Krystof

bearer of Christ

110

Kuba

supplanter

111

Korwin

A descendant of a crow or raven

112

Kacper

Polish

113

Kazmer

Brave protector

114

Kazar

householder

115

Kaziel

Someone who is strong, powerful

116

Kasmer

Bringer of peace

117

Kamien

Stone

118

Kazimir

the one who brings peace

119

Kazmir

Slavic

120

Laderek

Polish

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Polish Unisex Names

17 gender-neutral names of Polish origin — showing top 17

Balcer

to be strong, brave

Barti

brave, strong — from Bartosz

Bienek

little Ben — from Benjamin

Ciesla

woodworker, carpenter

Dominek

of Lord / belonging to the Lord

soul

a rose

bright

fire — from Ignacy

Jerzy - 'farmer'

little Janusz

a form of Jeremias

Derived from 'Kryształ' meaning 'crystal', symbolizing clarity and purity.

treasurer

Ukrainian

beloved

Polish: A form of 'Zarina', meaning 'golden'.

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