Still on the search for the perfect name for your new baby?
Why not consider a beautiful Portuguese baby name? There are so many beautiful Portuguese names for boys and we've decided to compile a list of the most popular Portuguese boy names.
Check out these popular baby boy names with Portuguese origins. Choose a Portuguese name from this list and give your baby a European name that will give him the edge on his travels. Choose a name in Portuguese and your baby will grow up with an original, continental name that is sure to make him open-minded about other cultures and influences and will give him a connection from birth to beautiful Portugal. You don't need to be a Portuguese boy to have a Portuguese name. Many Portuguese names are also common in Spanish-speaking countries. Portuguese boy names all have Latin origins so would not be out of place in any Romance-speaking country.
Portuguese baby names are so versatile and choosing a name from another culture for your boy is a good way to avoid selecting an over-popular name for your child. We have scoured the net for the most popular names hailing from Portugal and have compiled a list of the most popular names from beautiful Portugal for you to choose from. We hope you will find some inspiration from these Portuguese names and wish you luck in your name search.
Paine, Meaning: villager, country-dweller Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Sarto, Meaning: mender Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Ricardo -meaning "powerful ruler". Another of the most popular names for boys in several European countries.
Artur -meaning "noble" or "bear". This is the Portuguese form of Arthur.
Jaime -meaning "one who follows". Many use this name in honour of St James who was an apostle.
Valentim -meaning "healthy" or "strong".
Osvaldo -meaning "divine power" or "divine ruler".
Clemente -meaning "gentle and merciful".
Josue -meaning "God is salvation". This is the Portuguese version of Joshua.
Agosto -a beautiful name meaning "venerable".
Flavio -meaning "yellow hair". A good choice for a blonde!
Luis -meaning "famous warrior".
Casimiro -meaning "commands peace". We love this Portuguese given name as it should bestow on its owner both serenity and leadership qualities.
Tullio, Origin: Modern form of Roman Tullius, meaning unknown
Eleuterio (Elooterio)-meaning "the liberator".
Diogo -meaning "St James" or "teaching". This is a very popular, quintessential Portuguese boy name.
Antonio -meaning "priceless" or "invaluable". The Portuguese Spanish form of Anthony.
Pedro -meaning "rock" or "stone". This is the Portuguese form of Peter.
Fortney, Meaning: strong one Origin: Latin
Gemini, Meaning: twins Origin: Latin
Sergio -meaning "to serve". One of the most popular names for boys in Portugal, Spain and Italy.
Argento, Meaning: silvery Origin: Latin
Simao (Simow)-meaning "one who listens". This is the Portuguese variation of Simon.
Manuel -meaning "God is with us". This is a variant on Emmanuel and a very popular name in both Portugal and Spain.
Columbo, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin
Duarte (Dwartay)-meaning "guardian of prosperity".
Marcelo, Marcio or Marcos -meaning "defence" or "of the sea". Maybe your baby will be a sailor and you can join him catching sardines for the barbecue on a Portuguese beach at some point in the distant future.
Joaquim (Zhoakim)-meaning "Jehovah raises up". This baby name has Hebrew origins.
Fausto -meaning "lucky".
Jose -meaning "God shall add another son". This is the Portuguese Spanish version of Joseph.
Silvio -meaning "from the forest". If you are in love with nature this could be a great choice for you.
Eugenio -meaning "well born". If you're proud of your ancestry this could be a good choice for you.
Mario -meaning "male" or "virile".
Abilio -meaning "proficient" or "skillful" or "able".
Alvaro -meaning "guardian". One of the most popular names in both Spain and Portugal.
Belmiro -meaning "handsome".
Proctor, Meaning: official, administrator Origin: Latin
Angelo -meaning "messenger". A perfect name for an angelic baby.
Abrahao or Abraao -meaning "father of a multitude". This is a lovely ancient Portuguese baby name which is a version of the popular name Abraham.
Jorge -meaning "earth-worker" or "farmer". This is the Portuguese form of George.
Valente -meaning "healthy and strong".
Abel -meaning "breath".
Alexandre -meaning "defender of mankind". This is a great name to choose in 2020. Maybe your Alexandre will grow up to be a climate change warrior or human rights defender?
Quirino, Meaning: a spearman, a warrior Origin: Latin
Monico, Meaning: advisor Origin: Male variation of Monica, Latin
Cristiano -meaning "believer" or "follower of Christ". A great name for any football fan or spiritually inclined name-seeker.
Anxo (Ansho)-meaning "angel" or "messenger". This is a Galician-Portuguese boy name.
Pompey, Meaning: five Origin: Latin
Afonso -meaning "noble and ready". Several Portuguese kings have been called Afonso and this regal name has also been very popular with the Spanish nobility and royalty throughout the ages.
Feliciano -meaning "happy" or "lucky". A very positive name for a boy.
Carlos -meaning "man". A popular name in both Portugal and Spain and a very regal choice for a baby name.
Alberto or Adalberto -meaning "bright nobility".
Benjamim -meaning "son of the right hand". This is the Portuguese form of the popular name Benjamin.
Estevao -meaning "crown". This is the Portuguese version of Stephen.
Jacinto (Zhasinto) -meaning "hyacinth flower". Boy flower names are quite uncommon so this is a lovely choice for any flower-lovers out there. Hyacinths are beautiful, fragrant flowers grown from bulbs.
Reinaldo or Ronaldo-meaning "wise ruler".
Rodrigo -meaning "famous power".
Vicente -meaning "conquering".
Lourenço (Loorensoo)-meaning "of Laurentum", a town in Italy. This is the Portuguese variation on Lawrence.
Matteus -meaning "gift of God". This baby name is related to the name Matthew.
Andre or Andres -meaning "man" or "warrior".
Baltasar -meaning "protected by God".
Paulo -meaning "small".
Aleixo (Alayshoo)-meaning "defender".
Armando -meaning "soldier".
Morrie, Origin: Latin, diminutive of Maurice
Raul -meaning "wise wolf". If you have a baby who's wise beyond his years you could consider this Portuguese given name.
Aloisio (Aloysio)-meaning "famous warrior".
November, Meaning: month name Origin: English word name
Anselmo -meaning "with divine protection".
Miguel -meaning "who is like the Lord?" This is a Portuguese Spanish form of Michael.
Gualter -meaning "ruler of the army". Portuguese variant on Walter. Pronounced like Walter.
Gregorio -meaning "watchful" or "vigilant". The Portuguese form of Gregory.
Fidelis, Origin: Latin
Lucio -meaning "light". Let your child be a shining light in the world with this beautiful Portuguese given name.
Virgilio -meaning "flourishing".
Balbo, Meaning: mutterer Origin: Latin
Sandro -Meaning "defender of man". This is a diminutive of Alejandro, or Alexander.
Tadeu -meaning "courageous" or "big-hearted".
Teodoro -meaning "gift from God".
Gaspar -meaning "treasure bearer". Gaspar was one of the three Kings from the nativity story in the Bible.
Benedito -meaning "blessed".
Nuno -meaning "ninth".
Adao -meaning "earth" or "red". This is the Portuguese version of Adam.
Rafael -meaning "healed by God".
Zacarias -meaning "remembered by God".
Sergeant, Meaning: to serve Origin: Latin
Rui -meaning "famous power".
