This list includes 13 Polish boy names that start with I, from “Idzi” to “Izydor”. These names are mostly traditional, with Slavic, Latin, and biblical roots, and they suit baby naming, genealogical research, and cultural study.
Polish boy names that start with I are male given names used in Poland beginning with the letter I. Many, like “Ignacy”, have deep historical use and appear in literature and national celebrations.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, IPA, Meaning/Origin, and Common diminutive(s).
Name: The full Polish given name; use this to identify favorites and compare forms across tradition and modern usage.
Pronunciation: A simple English-friendly respelling that helps you pronounce the name naturally in conversation and when introducing a child.
IPA: An IPA transcription showing precise pronunciation, useful if you compare regional accents or want linguistic accuracy.
Meaning/Origin: A concise meaning and origin note that explains each name’s root language and cultural background for informed name choice.
Common diminutive(s): Common Polish nicknames and short forms; you can see how families typically shorten names for everyday use.
Polish boy names that start with I
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning/Origin | Diminutive(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igor | EE-gor /ˈiɡɔr/ | Old Norse/Slavic, possibly “warrior” | Igo, Igorek |
| Ignacy | ig-NAH-tsih /iɡˈnat͡sɨ/ | From Latin Ignatius, “fiery” | Igi, Ignacek |
| Izaak | ee-ZAHK /ˈizak/ | Hebrew, “he will laugh” | Iza, Izaak, Izaś |
| Izak | ee-ZAHK /ˈizak/ | Variant of Izaak; Hebrew, “he will laugh” | Iz, Izio |
| Iwo | EE-vo /ˈivɔ/ | Old Germanic (Yvo), “yew tree” or “archer” | Iwek, Iwcio |
| Ireneusz | ee-reh-NEH-oosh /irɛˈnɛuʂ/ | From Greek Irenaeus, “peaceful” | Irek, Irenek |
| Izydor | ee-ZIH-dor /iˈzɨdɔr/ | From Greek Isidore, “gift of Isis” | Izy, Izydek |
| Izidor | ee-ZEE-dor /iˈzidɔr/ | Variant of Isidore; Greek origin, “gift of Isis” | Izi, Izio |
| Izajasz | ee-ZAH-yash /iˈzajasz/ | Polish form of Isaiah; Hebrew prophetic name | Izaj, Izaś |
| Izrael | eez-RA-el /iˈzraɛl/ | Hebrew, “he who struggles with God” | Iz, Izek |
| Idzi | EE-jih /ˈid͡ʑi/ | Polish form of Giles; Greek/Latin medieval origin | Idzio |
| Ildefons | eel-deh-FONS /ildɛˈfɔns/ | From Gothic/Latin, saint name “battle ready” | Ildek, Fons |
| Iwan | EE-vahn /ˈivan/ | Slavic form of John (Ivan); Hebrew origin (“God is gracious”) | Iwanek |