Brazilian Names - Boys

Lucas

Latin form of Luke

"man from Lucania"

Lucas is a Top 10 boys' name with a slightly-less-popular almost-identical twin brother, Luke. Like Elijah and Elias, Lucas and Luke come from the same root and have the same meaning and so feel even…

Luca

Italian variation of Luke and Lucas

"man from Lucania"

The related Lucas and Luke are both hugely popular boy names in the US and internationally, and now Luca has joined them on boys' popularity lists around the world. That's an astonishing success…

Daniel

Hebrew

"God is my judge"

Daniel is one of only a handful of male names that sounds both classic and modern, strong yet approachable, and popular but not cliched. It also has a solid Old Testament pedigree. The only real…

David

Hebrew

"beloved"

David is an enduring worldwide classic, used from ancient times to the present day. David is derived from the Hebrew name Dawid, believed to come from the root dôwd , meaning "beloved". The first…

Gabriel

Hebrew

"God is my strength"

Gabriel is a Biblical favorite, an angelic choice that's lighter and less patriarchal than some of his Old Testament brethren. Derived from the Hebrew name Gavri'el, Gabriel combines the elements…

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.

Luis

Spanish variation of Louis

"renowned warrior"

Luis has long been one of the most popular Hispanic names in America — it was in the Top 100 every year from 1980 to 2014, though it's dropped a bit in popularity. It's familiar, yet would add a…

Nicolas

French and Spanish variation of Nicholas, Greek

"people of victory"

Nicolas is the French and Spanish form, or streamlined spelling, of Nicholas, popularized by actor Nicolas Cage. Nicolas has been consistently on the charts since Social Security began releasing…

Miguel

Spanish and Portuguese variation of Michael, Hebrew

"Who is like God"

Mike Tyson put a twist on his own name by naming a son Miguel. It's the first name of Cervantes, the great Spanish novelist and poet who wrote Don Quixote . Miguel has always charted in the US, but…

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.

Manuel

Spanish variation of Emmanuel, Hebrew

"God is with us"

Popular among Hispanic communities but also used internationally, Manuel is a name with a regal history. In use since the 13th century, Manuel was likely brought to Spain and Portugal from the…

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…

Eduardo

Spanish and Italian variation of Edward

"wealthy guardian"

A stalwart of Latin nomenclature that could work just as well for Anglos. Proof lies with the celebrity birth announcement — Hilaria and Alec Baldwin named their fifth child Eduardo Pau Lucas in…

Pedro

Spanish; Portuguese variation of Peter, Greek

"rock, stone"

Pedro is one of the most familiar Spanish names for boys , via baseball star Pedro Rodriguez and many others. Like its Anglo equivalent Peter, Pedro is not as popular as it once was. But it's among…

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.

Gustavo

Latinate variation of Gustav

Well used in the Latino and Italian-American communities.