This list includes 10 Polish boy names that start with C, from “Celestyn” to “Częstomir”. They mostly reflect Slavic roots, Christian traditions, and historical usage across Poland. Use this list if you are an expectant parent, genealogist, or cultural researcher looking for authentic options.

Polish boy names that start with C are male given names used in Poland beginning with the letter C. Several come from Slavic roots or Christian saints, and “Cezary” and “Celestyn” show both traditions.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, IPA, Meaning/Origin, and Diminutive.

Name: The given name as used in Polish; you can scan this column to find the exact spelling.

Pronunciation: A simple English-friendly respelling that helps you say the name correctly without needing phonetic training.

IPA: The International Phonetic Alphabet rendering gives precise pronunciation details for readers familiar with phonetic symbols.

Meaning/Origin: A concise one-line explanation of the name’s meaning and linguistic or cultural origin for quick comparison.

Diminutive: Common short forms or nicknames used in Polish, shown when they are widely known and regularly used.

Polish boy names that start with C

NamePronunciationMeaning/OriginPopularity
Cezarytseh-ZAH-ri /t͡sɛˈzarɨ/From Latin Caesar; originally an imperial title.uncommon
CezarTSEH-zar /t͡sɛˈzar/Polish form of Caesar (Latin).rare
Celestyntseh-LES-tin /t͡sɛˈlɛstɨn/From Latin coelestis, meaning “heavenly”.rare
CzesławCHEH-swav /ˈt͡ʂɛswaf/Old Slavic: “honour” + “glory”.uncommon (older generation)
CzarekCHA-rek /ˈt͡ʂarɛk/Diminutive of Czesław or Cezary.common as nickname; uncommon as legal name
Cypriantsi-PREE-an /tsɨˈprjan/From Latin Cyprianus, “from Cyprus”.uncommon
Cyryltsi-RIL /ˈt͡sɨrɨl/From Greek Kyrillos, “lordly” or “master”.rare
CzciborCHCHI-bor /ˈt͡ʂt͡ɕibɔr/Old Slavic: likely “honour” + “fight”.very rare; historical
ChryzostomKHRIH-zoh-stom /xrɨzɔsˈtɔm/From Greek Chrysostomos, “golden‑mouthed”.very rare; clerical/historical
CzęstomirCHEN-sto-meer /ˈt͡ʂɛnstɔmir/Old Slavic: “frequent/often” + “peace/glory”.very rare; historical

Descriptions

Cezary
Classic Polish form of Caesar, used since the 19th century; diminutives include Cezek or Cez. Seen in literature and public life but not top modern charts.
Cezar
Shorter, more direct form of Cezary; used occasionally as a bold, modern-sounding name. Diminutive: Cez.
Celestyn
Ecclesiastical name tied to saints and a few Polish clerics; feels old-fashioned and formal. Diminutive: Celestek rarely used.
Czesław
Traditional Slavic name popular in earlier generations; famous bearer Czesław Miłosz. Common diminutives: Czesio, Czesiek, Czarek.
Czarek
Very common affectionate short form (Czarek) used in speech; increasingly registered as a formal name too.
Cyprian
Historic and clerical name (saints, bishops); stylish revival among some parents. Diminutives: Cyprianek, Cypryś.
Cyryl
Religious and classical tone; used in church contexts and literature. Diminutive: Cyruś (informal).
Czcibor
Medieval Slavic name borne by a 10th-century noble; mostly historical or archaic in Poland today.
Chryzostom
Rarely used except as a clerical or historical middle name (e.g., Jan Chryzostom). Sounds strongly ecclesiastical; diminutives uncommon.
Częstomir
Archaic Slavic compound name found in medieval sources; now largely historical but appears in folk literature. Diminutives: Czesio occasionally.
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