There are a total of 520 Polish boy names that have been compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes male given names attested in Polish usage, covering common, historical, and widely used diminutives where applicable.

Polish boy names are given names used by male individuals in Poland, drawn from Slavic, Christian, and wider European traditions. They range from ancient Slavic forms to Latin, Hebrew, Germanic, and modern international names. Many carry religious, familial, or regional significance and often appear with everyday diminutives. They are used for naming, cultural study, genealogy, and demographic research.

Interesting and little-known facts about Polish boy names:
– Around 20–30% of boys born each year receive one of the top ten popular names, reflecting a concentrated distribution of choices.
– Poland’s name-day tradition (imieniny) remains culturally important; many families mark name-days alongside birthdays.
– Common Slavic elements like -mir (“peace”) and -sław/-slav (“glory”) appear in many names and signal aspirational meanings.
– Diminutives often become standalone names over generations; abbreviated forms can shift into official use.
– Onomastic studies use given-name distributions to map regional migration, historical influence, and patterns of cultural contact.

The alphabetical index below links to individual letter lists and explains what each entry shows. Columns include: Name; Pronunciation (simple English respelling and IPA where available); Meaning and origin; Common diminutives (when widely used); Notes on frequency or historical context.