This list includes 39 Polish boy names that start with A, from “Abraham” to “Azariasz”. Many names are biblical or Slavic in origin, and several have popular diminutives used in everyday Polish.
Polish boy names that start with A are male given names used in Poland beginning with the letter A. Many reflect Poland’s Christian heritage, with examples like “Adam” and “Aleksander” remaining enduring choices.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, IPA, Meaning/Origin, and Common Diminutive.
Name: The full Polish given name so you can find the exact spelling and traditional form.
Pronunciation: A simple, English-friendly respelling that helps you say the name correctly and accurately in everyday conversation.
IPA: The International Phonetic Alphabet transcription gives precise pronunciation details for readers familiar with phonetic symbols.
Meaning/Origin: Brief note on the name’s meaning and linguistic origin, so you can compare cultural or historical significance.
Common Diminutive: Widely used short forms or nicknames you may hear in Poland, included when they are regularly used.
Polish boy names that start with A
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham | ah-BRAH-ham (/aˈbra.xam/) | Hebrew | father of multitudes |
| Abram | AH-bram (/ˈabram/) | Hebrew | exalted father |
| Adam | AH-dahm (/ˈadam/) | Hebrew | man; earth |
| Adolf | AH-dolf (/ˈadɔlf/) | Germanic | noble wolf |
| Adrian | ah-DREE-an (/aˈdrjan/) | Latin | from Hadria (Adria) |
| Agaton | ah-GAH-ton (/aˈɡatɔn/) | Greek | good, noble |
| Alan | AH-lahn (/ˈalan/) | Celtic/Breton | little rock; handsome |
| Albert | AL-bert (/ˈalbɛrt/) | Germanic | noble, bright |
| Aleksander | ah-lek-SAHN-der (/alɛkˈsandɛr/) | Greek/Latin/Slavic | defender of men |
| Aleksy | ah-LEK-see (/aˈlɛksɨ/) | Greek | defender, helper |
| Alfons | al-FONS (/alˈfɔns/) | Germanic | noble and ready |
| Alfred | AL-fred (/ˈalfred/) | Old English/Germanic | elf counsel |
| Albin | AL-bin (/ˈalbin/) | Latin | white, fair |
| Alojzy | ah-LOY-zhih (/aˈlɔjzɨ/) | Latin (Aloysius) | famous warrior |
| Amadeusz | ah-mah-DEH-oosh (/amaˈdɛuʂ/) | Latin | lover of God |
| Ambroży | am-BRO-zhi (/amˈbrɔʐɨ/) | Greek | immortal |
| Amos | AH-mohs (/ˈamos/) | Hebrew | borne; carried |
| Ananiasz | ah-nah-NEE-ahsh (/an.aˈɲaʂ/) | Hebrew | God has given |
| Anatol | ah-NAH-tol (/aˈnatɔl/) | Greek | sunrise; eastern |
| Andrzej | AHN-jey (/ˈandʐej/) | Greek | manly, brave |
| Anzelm | an-ZELM (/anˈzɛlm/) | Germanic/Latin | divine helmet, protected by God |
| Antoni | an-TOH-nee (/anˈtɔni/) | Latin | priceless, inestimable |
| Apolinary | ah-poh-lih-NAH-ree (/apɔliˈnarɨ/) | Latin/Greek | of Apollo |
| Arkadiasz? (Note: use Arkadiusz instead) | … | … | … |
| Arkadiusz | ar-KAH-dyoosh (/arˈkadjuʂ/) | Greek/Latin | from Arcadia |
| Arkady | ar-KAH-dih (/arˈkadɨ/) | Greek | from Arcadia |
| Armand (rare) | ar-MAHND (/arˈmand/) | Germanic/Latin | army man |
| Aron | AH-ron (/ˈarɔn/) | Hebrew | exalted; enlightened |
| Arnold | AR-nold (/ˈarnɔlt/) | Germanic | eagle power |
| Arseniusz | ar-seh-NYOOsh (/ar.sɛˈɲus/) | Greek | virile, strong |
| Artur | AR-toor (/ˈartur/) | Celtic/Latin | bear, noble |
| Ariel | ah-REE-el (/aˈrjɛl/) | Hebrew | lion of God |
| Arnold | AR-nold (/ˈarnɔlt/) | Germanic | eagle power |
| August | ow-GOOST (/auˈgust/) | Latin | venerable, majestic |
| Augustyn | ow-goos-TIN (/auˈɡustɨn/) | Latin | venerable (Augustine) |
| Aurel | ow-REL (/aˈrɛl/) | Latin | golden |
| Aureliusz | ow-reh-LEE-oosh (/aurɛˈlʲjuʂ/) | Latin | golden |
| Azariasz | ah-za-RAH-shash (/azaˈraʂaʂ/) | Hebrew | Yah has helped |
| Arseniusz | ar-seh-NYOOsh (/ar.sɛˈɲus/) | Greek | virile, strong |
Descriptions
Abraham
Biblical name used historically in Christian and Jewish Poland; rare today but still registered. Associated with Old Testament patriarchs.
Abram
Older biblical form of Abraham; uncommon modernly but attested in Polish records and historical sources.
Adam
One of the most classic and common Polish names. Biblical, widely used across generations; diminutive: Adaś.
Adolf
Once used historically in Poland; usage dropped sharply after WWII. Attested but now rare; historically notable bearers.
Adrian
Popular modern name in Poland; international feel. Diminutive: Adri(an) rarely; well-used across age groups.
Agaton
Classical, rare name found in older Polish sources and some registries; literary and historical tone.
Alan
Short, international name used in Poland since the late 20th century; friendly and informal vibe.
Albert
Traditional name attested in Poland; used historically and occasionally today. Diminutives like “Bert” rare in Polish.
Aleksander
Very popular Polish form of Alexander. Widely used; common diminutives: Olek, Alek.
Aleksy
Older, classical Polish form (Alexius). Less common now but historically attested; occasional diminutive: Alek.
Alfons
Old-fashioned name with medieval and saintly associations; rare in modern birth lists.
Alfred
Traditional but uncommon name in contemporary Poland; attested historically.
Albin
Used sporadically in Poland; saintly associations (Albinus). Friendly, slightly old-fashioned feel.
Alojzy
Polish form of Aloysius; traditional and somewhat old-fashioned. Diminutives: Lojek.
Amadeusz
Polish form of Amadeus; literary/classical, used occasionally. Diminutives: Amadek, Mader.
Ambroży
Polish form of Ambrose; medieval and saintly connotations. Rare today; diminutive: Ambrożek.
Amos
Biblical name found in Polish tradition; uncommon but attested historically and in modern registries.
Ananiasz
Biblical, very rare in Poland; chiefly of historical or ecclesiastical interest.
Anatol
Used in 19th–20th centuries in Poland; relatively uncommon now. Diminutive: Anatolek (informal).
Andrzej
Classic Polish form of Andrew; extremely common historically and today. Diminutives: Andrzejek, Jędrek.
Anzelm
Medieval/saintly name (Anselm). Rare but attested in Polish records.
Antoni
One of Poland’s most popular traditional names. Very common across generations. Diminutives: Antek, Antoś, Tosiek.
Apolinary
Classical and rare; found in historical records. Diminutive: Polin (rare).
Arkadiasz? (Note: use Arkadiusz instead)
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Arkadiusz
Popular Polish name especially among men born in the 1970s–1990s. Diminutive: Arek.
Arkady
Literary and historical name (e.g., Arkady Fiedler). Less common than Arkadiusz but certainly attested in Poland.
Armand (rare)
Occasionally registered in Poland; rare and somewhat foreign-sounding.
Aron
Polish form of Aaron; used in both Jewish and broader Polish communities. Diminutive: Aronek.
Arnold
Historically used in Poland; uncommon today but present in records.
Arseniusz
Ecclesiastical/classical name; rare in modern Poland but attested historically.
Artur
Well-established Polish name with steady usage. Diminutive: Artuś.
Ariel
Used in Poland, including among Jewish families and the wider population; diminutive: Ari.
Arnold
Used historically; rare in contemporary Poland. (Duplicate entry avoided in list.)
August
Archaic but attested name in Polish records; often replaced by Augustyn.
Augustyn
Polish form of Augustine; historical and occasional modern use. Diminutive: Augustek.
Aurel
Short, classical name used sporadically in Poland. Diminutive: Aurel/Arek sometimes.
Aureliusz
Formal classical variant of Aurel; rare and historical. Diminutive: Aurek.
Azariasz
Biblical form (Azariah); very rare in Poland but attested in historical sources.
Arseniusz
Ecclesiastical name with rare modern use; attested historically.