Here you’ll find 26 Polish boy names that start with D, organized from “Dacjan” to “Dyzma”. These names range from traditional and saintly forms to modern adaptations, useful for parents, researchers, and genealogists.
[Polish boy names that start with D] are male given names used in Poland with Slavic, Latin, and biblical origins. Several, like “Dawid” and “Dominik,” reflect biblical influence and long-standing usage in Polish records.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning/Origin, and Diminutive.
Name: The standard Polish form of each male name, so you can find correct spelling and traditional variants.
Pronunciation: Simple English-friendly respelling and IPA where possible, so you can say each name correctly and confidently.
Meaning/Origin: A concise one-line definition showing linguistic roots and basic meaning, helping you understand cultural background quickly.
Diminutive(s): Common short forms or nicknames, listed when widely used, so you can see everyday variants.
Polish boy names that start with D
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning/Origin | Diminutive/Nickname | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacjan | DAHT-syan [ˈdat͡sjan] | Latin (Dacianus), “from Dacia” | Rare Polish form of Dacianus; attested in historical records and ecclesiastical sources, seldom used today. | |
| Dagobert | DAH-go-bert [daˈɡɔbɛrt] | Germanic, “day” + “bright” | Old Germanic name known from medieval sources; very rare in modern Poland, appears in history books and genealogies. | |
| Dalibor | DAH-lee-bor [ˈdalibor] | Slavic, likely “fight for freedom” (dali + bor) | Slavic name popular in Czech lands, attested in Poland occasionally; used by parents seeking pan‑Slavic names. | |
| Damazy | da-MA-zy [daˈmazɨ] | Greek/Latin (Damasus), “to tame” | Archaic/saintly name (St. Damasus); historically attested, now very uncommon in Poland. | |
| Damian | da-MYAHN [daˈmjan] | Greek (Damianus), “to tame” | Dami, Damianek | Widely used in Poland; modern and familiar. Popular since late 20th century; many diminutives in everyday use. |
| Daniel | DAH-nyehl [ˈdaɲɛl] | Hebrew, “God is my judge” | Danek, Dani | Very popular across generations in Poland; classic biblical name with steady popularity among newborns. |
| Dariusz | DAH-ryoosh [ˈdarjuʂ] | Persian (Darius), “he possesses good” | Darek, Daruś | Common especially among men born 1970–1990. Polish standard form of Darius, many familiar nicknames. |
| Dawid | DAH-veed [ˈdawit] | Hebrew (David), “beloved” | Dawidek, Dawio | Popular biblical name in Poland; frequent among contemporary boys and historically continuous usage. |
| Dezydery | deh-zih-DEH-ri [dɛzɨˈdɛrɨ] | Latin (Desiderius), “desired” | Dezi | Archaic Latinized name used historically (saints, clergy); rare today but attested in older records. |
| Denis | DEH-nis [ˈdɛnɪs] | Greek/Latin via French, related to Dionysius | Denek, Deni | International name used in Poland; moderately common, especially since late 20th century. |
| Dionizy | dyoh-NEE-zy [dʲɔˈɲizɨ] | Greek (Dionysius), “of Dionysus” | Dionek | Old-fashioned saint’s name appearing in historical registers; rare but recognized. |
| Dobiesław | doh-BYE-swav [dɔˈbʲɛswaf] | Slavic, “good” + “glory” | Dobi, Sławek | Medieval Slavic name attested in chronicles; uncommon today, sometimes chosen by enthusiasts of Slavic revival. |
| Dobromir | doh-broh-MEER [dɔbrɔˈmir] | Slavic, “good” + “peace/glory” | Dobek | Traditional Slavic name found in medieval sources; rare in modern Poland but culturally Polish-rooted. |
| Dobrosław | doh-broh-SWAV [dɔbrɔˈswaf] | Slavic, “good” + “glory” | Dobek, Sławek | Archaic Slavic compound name; historically attested and occasionally revived by parents favoring old Slavic forms. |
| Dobrowit | doh-broh-VEET [dɔbrɔˈvit] | Slavic, “good” + “lord/wit” | Dobek | Medieval name found in records; very rare today, of interest to historians and onomastics fans. |
| Domarad | doh-mah-RAD [dɔmaˈrad] | Slavic, “home” + “glad/counsel” | Early medieval Slavic name attested in chronicles; rare and mainly historical in Poland. | |
| Domicjan | do-mee-CHYAN [dɔmiˈt͡sjan] | Latin (Domitianus/Dominicus) | Domi | Rare classical/saintly name used historically; appears in older Polish church records. |
| Domisław | doh-mee-SWAV [dɔmiˈswaf] | Slavic, “home” + “glory” | Domi | Medieval Slavic compound; attested historically, occasionally used by parents wanting archaic Slavic names. |
| Domowit | doh-MOH-veet [dɔˈmɔvit] | Slavic, “home” + “lord” | Domek | Name of medieval Piast dukes (Domowit); historical and rare today, recognized in Polish history. |
| Donat | DOH-nat [ˈdɔnat] | Latin (Donatus), “given” | Donuś | Latin saint’s name; attested in Polish registers and church lists but uncommon now. |
| Donald | DOH-nald [ˈdɔnalt] | Gaelic/English, “world ruler” | Donek | Borrowed English/Scottish name; present in Polish records since 20th century, uncommon but known. |
| Doroteusz | do-ro-TEH-oosh [dɔrɔˈtɛuʂ] | Greek (Dorotheus), “gift of God” | Dorek | Masculine classical form of Dorota/Dorothy; rare and somewhat scholarly or archaic in Poland. |
| Dorian | DOH-ree-an [ˈdɔrjan] | Greek, “from Doris” / classical origin | Dori | Modern international name used in Poland; moderate use, fashionable among some parents. |
| Dragomir | dra-go-MEER [draɡɔˈmir] | Slavic, “dear” + “peace” | Drago | Pan‑Slavic name known in Poland; rare but attested, more common in South Slavic areas. |
| Dymitr | di-MEET-r [dɨˈmitr] | Greek (Demetrios), “follower of Demeter” | Dymek | Historical Polish form of Dmitri; attested in medieval and modern records, rare today. |
| Dyzma | DEEZ-ma [ˈdɨzma] | Possibly from Greek Dismas (Good Thief) | Dyzio | Literary and historical name (famous from “Kariera Nikodema Dyzmy”); uncommon but culturally recognizable. |