Ramires

Spanish; Portuguese

"great judge"

Ramires Origin and Meaning

The name Ramires is a boy's name.

Ramires is a masculine name with Portuguese and Spanish roots, functioning primarily as a patronymic surname meaning "son of Ramiro." The original name Ramiro comes from Germanic elements meaning "advice" or "counsel" and "famous" or "great." As a first name, Ramires remains uncommon but carries a distinguished, somewhat aristocratic quality. The name may appeal to parents seeking a Hispanic or Portuguese name with historical depth yet contemporary sound. Soccer fans might recognize it from Brazilian footballer Ramires Santos do Nascimento, known professionally as Ramires. The name offers natural nicknames like Ram or Rami, and brings a sophisticated international flair while remaining relatively easy to pronounce in multiple languages.