Olympic Gold Medal-Winner Names for Boys

From gymnastics to swimming, if you love sports, then this is a great baby names list for you. Since ancient times, Olympic athletes have been among the best competitors from around the world. If you are looking for a name with international flair, this list is full of creative ideas. Encourage your child's athletic ability with a famous Olympic athlete's name such as Mark.


  • 1. Aladar From 1932 to 1960, Aladar Gerevich fenced for the Hungarian Olympic team. He won seven gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.
  • 2. Boris + Boris Shakhlin was an Olympic gymnast from the Soviet Union. From 1956 to 1964, he won seven gold, four silver, and two bronze medals.
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  • 3. Carl + Carl Lewis was a track and field Olympian for the United States from 1984 to 1996. He won nine gold and one silver medal.
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  • 4. Gary + Gary Hall, Jr., swam for the U.S. Olympic team from 1996 to 2004. He won five gold, three silver, and two bronze medals.
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  • 5. Gert Sweden's Gert Fredriksson canoed in the Olympics from 1948 to 1960. He won six gold, one silver, and one bronze medal.
  • 6. Ian + Ian Thorpe swam for Australia's Olympic team from 2000 to 2004. He won five gold, three silver, and one bronze medal.
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  • 7. Mark + Mark Spitz swam for the U.S. Olympic team from 1968 to 1972. He won nine gold, one silver, and one bronze medal.
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  • 8. Matt + From 1984 to 1992, Matt Biondi swam for the U.S. Olympic team. He won eight gold, two silver, and one bronze medal.
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  • 9. Michael + Michael Phelps has swum for the U.S. Olympic team since 2004. He has won 14 gold and two bronze medals.
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  • 10. Nikolai + Nikolai Andrianov was an Olympic gymnast for the Soviet Union from 1972 to 1980. He won seven gold, five silver, and three bronze medals.
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