Puerto Rican Boy Names: A Guide to Traditional and Modern Choices

Looking for the perfect Puerto Rican name for your little boy? Puerto Rican baby names are rich in history, culture, and meaning, offering a diverse range of options from traditional classics to trendy modern picks. Whether you're seeking a name that honors your heritage, embodies strength and resilience, or simply sounds beautiful, this list of Puerto Rican boy names with their meanings will help you find the ideal choice for your son.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aarón | Hebrew origin meaning "mountain of strength" |
| Adrián | Latin origin meaning "dark" or "from Hadria" |
| Alejandro | Greek origin meaning "defender of mankind" |
| Alexis | Greek origin meaning "defender of mankind" |
| Álvaro | German origin meaning "wise counselor" |
| Ángel | Greek origin meaning "messenger of God" |
| Antonio | Latin origin meaning "priceless" |
| Armando | German origin meaning "brave warrior" |
| Carlos | German origin meaning "free man" |
| Christian | Greek origin meaning "follower of Christ" |
| Christopher | Greek origin meaning "bearer of Christ" |
| David | Hebrew origin meaning "beloved" |
| Daniel | Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge" |
| Diego | Spanish origin meaning "rich" |
| Eduardo | English origin meaning "wealthy guardian" |
| Elijah | Hebrew origin meaning "my God is Yahweh" |
| Emilio | German origin meaning "industrious" |
| Eric | Danish origin meaning "ever ruler" |
| Ethan | Hebrew origin meaning "strong" |
| Fernando | German origin meaning "brave traveler" |
| Gabriel | Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength" |
| Giancarlo | Italian origin meaning "God is merciful" |
| Guillermo | German origin meaning "resolute protector" |
| Héctor | Greek origin meaning "protector" |
| Hernando | Spanish origin meaning "brave warrior" |
| Isaac | Hebrew origin meaning "he will laugh" |
| Javier | Basque origin meaning "bright" |
| Joaquín | Hebrew origin meaning "God will establish" |
| José | Hebrew origin meaning "God will increase" |
| Juan | Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious" |
| Julian | Latin origin meaning "youthful" |
| Luis | French origin meaning "famous warrior" |
| Manuel | Hebrew origin meaning "God is with us" |
| Marco | Latin origin meaning "warlike" |
| Mateo | Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God" |
| Miguel | Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?" |
| Nathan | Hebrew origin meaning "God has given" |
| Omar | Arabic origin meaning "flourishing" |
| Pablo | Latin origin meaning "small" |
| Rafael | Hebrew origin meaning "God has healed" |
| Ricardo | German origin meaning "powerful ruler" |
| Roberto | German origin meaning "bright fame" |
| Rodrigo | German origin meaning "famous ruler" |
| Samuel | Hebrew origin meaning "God has heard" |
| Santiago | Spanish origin meaning "may God protect" |
| Sebastian | Greek origin meaning "venerable" |
| Sergio | Latin origin meaning "guardian" |
| Victor | Latin origin meaning "conqueror" |
| Zachary | Hebrew origin meaning "God has remembered" |