Portuguese Names for Boys

Top Portuguese Names for Boys

• Jose

  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 Read More 

• Thiago

  Some high-profile soccer stars, such as Thiago Silva, have contributed to its success. The correct Portuguese pronunciation is chee-AH-go.Read More 

• Jorge

  The classic Jorge is one of the most popular and classic Spanish names for boys in the US. Some Latine families pronounce... Read More 

• Francisco

  Francisco is one of the more popular Spanish names for boys in the US, which is unsurprising given its popularity back in... Read More 

• Andre

  One international form that's been familiar in the English-speaking world for decades. Read More 

• Fernando

  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,... Read More 

• Ricardo

  Richard is far from fashionable, but Ricardo is one of the most popular Spanish names for boys in the US. And it does... Read More 

• Moises

  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... Read More 

• Marcos

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

• Hugo

  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... Read More