Portuguese Names for Boys
Across 5 pages
of 5
About this list
Our full list of Portuguese baby boy names is below. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.
The 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"
Jose is as widespread in the Hispanic community as Joseph and Joe are elsewhere in the U.S., though its numbers here are starting to decrease somewhat. Jose is one of those Spanish baby names that…
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,…
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…
Moises
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Moses
This variation on Moses got a boost from Moises Alou, a Dominican-American baseball player who spent 17 seasons in the National League. Moises Arias also brought some recognition to the name: He…
Tomas
German; Norwegian; Swedish; Lithuanian, version of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
The most common form of Thomas in various European languages, although some Anglophone parents also use this as a phonetic spelling of the classic name. Tomas is usually pronounced with an emphasis…
Alonso
Portuguese and Spanish variation of Adalfuns, German
"noble and ready"
Alonso is the Spanish and Portuguese diminutive version of Alfonso, itself deriving from an old Germanic name "Adalfuns" meaning "noble and ready." Although the Italian spelling Alonzo is more…
Alfredo
Spanish variation of Alfred, English
"wise counsellor; elf counsel"
Alfredo, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variation of Alfred, is most familiar as the romantic lead in Verdi's evergreen opera La Traviata . On a less romantic note, Alfredo is also the name of a…
Ernesto
Spanish and Italian variation of Ernest
A Latin classic, widely used here and abroad, though in the U.S. it has fallen on the charts in recent years.
Silvio
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Silvius
"wood, forest"
A shiny and sylvan choice, this sleek yet spirited name feels familiar yet is rarely used.
Rolando
Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese variation of Roland, German
"famous throughout the land"
Rolando, along with brother name Orlando, are among the most attractive and appealing of Latinate names. It has been in the US Top 1000 every year since 1946.
