Portuguese Names

Thiago

Spelling variation of Tiago, diminutive of Santiago

"supplanter"

Some high-profile soccer stars, such as Thiago Silva, have contributed to its success. The correct Portuguese pronunciation is chee-AH-go. Thiago is ranked Number 2 for boys in Puerto Rico.

Jose

Spanish and Portuguese version of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

More traditionally spelled as José, this unaccented form is seen more frequently in the US, where it ranked in the Top 100 in a recent year. Used widely in the Hispanic community, it's the Spanish…

Rafael

Spanish; German; Croatian; Portuguese, variation of Raphael, Hebrew

"God has healed"

Energetic, sunny, and slightly romantic, Rafael is a popular choice in Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Croatia. Used internationally, Rafael is a Spanish variation of Raphael, that lends itself easily…

Francisco

Spanish, Portuguese

"free man"

Francisco is one of the more popular Spanish names for boys in the US, which is unsurprising given its popularity back in Spain and Portugal as well as Latin America, coupled with its classic status.…

Jorge

Spanish and Portuguese variation of George

The classic Jorge is one of the most popular and classic Spanish names for boys in the US. Some Latine families pronounce it the same way as George.

Andre

French and Portuguese variation of Andrew

"strong and manly"

Andre is one of the international forms of Andrew that has been familiar in the English-speaking world for decades without any need to be overly Anglicized - though round the world, it is more likely…

Hugo

Latinized form of Hugh

"mind, intellect"

Hugo, the Latin form of Hugh, has more heft and energy than the original -- and of course we love names that end (or begin, for that matter) with an o. This one is especially appealing because it's…

Ricardo

Portuguese and Spanish variation of Richard

"dominant ruler"

Richard is far from fashionable, but Ricardo is one of the most popular Spanish names for boys in the US. And it does sound far more appealing that the English version.

Fernando

Spanish and Portuguese variation of Ferdinand

"bold voyager"

Can you hear the drums Fernando? Although 58% of Nameberries prefer Ferdinand to Fernando, the Iberian variant has a softer, more romantic feel that makes it a better fit with all those Javiers,…

Marcelo

Spanish and Portuguese variation of Marcellus, Latin

"little warrior"

Elegant but upbeat, Marcelo has steadily climbing up the US Top charts since the mid-90s. Also popular in Spain, Uruguay, Chile, and Mexico, it ranked in the US Top 500 for the first time in a recent…

Leandro

Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation of Leander

"lion-man"

Leandro is a variation of the Ancient Greek name Leander, created by combining the Latin words leo and Andro together, to get a meaning that suggests strength, power, and bravery. The Hero and…

Rodrigo

Spanish and Portuguese variation of Roderick

"famous ruler"

Rhythmically appealing international spin on the stiff original.

Marcos

Portuguese and Spanish variation of Mark

Another culture's slant on Mark, sometimes associated with former president of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos and his shoe-collecting wife, Imelda.

Armando

Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Herman, German

"soldier"

Armando takes the flat-footed Herman and makes it romantic. This is another of the Latin names we expect to be seeing more of.

Roberto

Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Robert, English from German

"bright fame"

Standard Latin classic that brings some flair to the basic boy name Robert. Nearly 4000 baby boys are still named Robert in the US each year, many of them undoubtedly named for a father or…