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Favorite Portuguese Names for Boys

  1. Diogo

    • Origin:

      Portuguese form of Diego

    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"

    • Description:

      Diogo is the much-less-known brother of Diego, both forms of James, which is itself a form of the Biblical Jacob. And Diego itself probably started life as a short form of Santiago, aka Saint Jago, aka Saint James.
  2. Duarte

    • Origin:

      Portuguese variation of Edward, English

    • Meaning:

      "wealthy guardian"

    • Description:

      Incredibly handsome and super smooth, Duarte sounds like it came straight out of a romance novel. You almost wouldn’t believe it’s derived from Edward.
  3. Edgar

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "wealthy spearman"

    • Description:

      Edgar is an Old English name historically associated with the tenth century English king known as Edgar the Peaceful. There was also a King Edgar of Scotland.
  4. Eduardo

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian variation of Edward

    • Meaning:

      "wealthy guardian"

    • Description:

      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 2020. This doesn't seem to have much impact on other parents, though: over 900 boys received the name in 2021, but the number is steadily decreasing.
  5. Ega
    • Estêvão
      • Eurico
        • Fausto

          • Origin:

            Italian and Spanish variation of Faust

          • Meaning:

            "fortunate one"

          • Description:

            While Faust, who sold his soul to the devil, was anything but fortunate, this Latinate variation is more commonly heard and accepted.
        • Fernando

          • Origin:

            Spanish and Portuguese variation of Ferdinand

          • Meaning:

            "bold voyager"

          • Description:

            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, Lorenzos and Matteos.
        • Francisco

          • Origin:

            Spanish, Portuguese

          • Meaning:

            "free man"

          • Description:

            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. It also has a cool hipster vibe to it, given the reputation of the city of San Francisco.
        • Frederico

          • Description:

            Frederico is the Italian and Portuguese form of Frederick, a name of Germanic origin meaning 'peaceful ruler.' Combining the elements 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler, power), Frederico carries a strong, noble connotation that has appealed to families across generations. The name has been borne by numerous European royalty and nobility throughout history, lending it an air of distinction and heritage. In Latin American countries, Frederico remains moderately popular, often shortened to the friendly nickname 'Fred' or the more distinctive 'Rico.' The name has a romantic, musical quality with its rolling syllables, making it feel both sophisticated and warm. While less common in English-speaking countries, it offers an international alternative to the more standard Frederick.

        • Fernão
          • Filipe
            • Félix

              • Origin:

                Spanish, Hungarian, Portuguese and French form of Felix

              • Meaning:

                "lucky"
            • Gabriel

              • Origin:

                Hebrew

              • Meaning:

                "God is my strength"

              • Description:

                Gabriel has become 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 is taken from the elements gever, meaning "strong," and ’el, in reference to God.
            • Gaspar

              • Origin:

                Spanish variation of Casper

              • Description:

                The name of one of the Three Wise Men from the East is heard in several European countries, but rarely here.
            • Gil

              • Origin:

                Hebrew

              • Meaning:

                "happiness"

              • Description:

                Pronounced zheel, it's a dashing conquistador; as gill, it's the nice and slightly boring guy down the street.
            • Guilherme

              • Description:

                Guilherme is the Portuguese form of the Germanic name Wilhelm, which is composed of the elements 'wil' meaning 'will, desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'. Popular throughout Brazil and Portugal, Guilherme has been consistently used over centuries and ranks among the top names in Portuguese-speaking countries. It carries associations of strength, determination, and nobility. The name has recognizable variants across different languages including William (English), Guillaume (French), and Guillermo (Spanish). Bearers include Brazilian footballers Guilherme Leicam and Guilherme Siqueira, giving the name a contemporary sporty image while maintaining its classic appeal.
            • Gustavo

              • Origin:

                Latinate variation of Gustav

              • Description:

                Well used in the Latino and Italian-American communities.
            • Gastão