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.

Descriptions

Dacjan
Dagobert
Dalibor
Damazy
Damian
Daniel
Dariusz
Dawid
Dezydery
Denis
Dionizy
Dobiesław
Dobromir
Dobrosław
Dobrowit
Domarad
Domicjan
Domisław
Domowit
Donat
Donald
Doroteusz
Dorian
Dragomir
Dymitr
Dyzma
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