Portuguese Names for Boys: A Guide to Meaningful Choices

Looking for the perfect Portuguese name for your baby boy? With a rich history and beautiful sounds, Portuguese names offer a wealth of options, each with a unique meaning and story. From traditional favorites to more modern choices, this list explores some of the most popular and charming Portuguese names for boys, along with their fascinating origins and meanings. Let's dive into this captivating world of Portuguese baby names!
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Afonso | Ready for battle, noble |
| Alberto | Bright, noble |
| Alexandre | Defender of mankind |
| André | Brave, strong, manly |
| António | Priceless, invaluable |
| Arthur | Bear-like, strong |
| Bernardo | Brave as a bear |
| Bruno | Brown |
| Caetano | Born on the feast day of St. Cajetan |
| Carlos | Free man |
| Daniel | God is my judge |
| David | Beloved |
| Diogo | Guide, teacher |
| Eduardo | Wealthy guardian |
| Emanuel | God is with us |
| Eric | Ruler, forever king |
| Felipe | Lover of horses |
| Fernando | Brave, adventurous |
| Francisco | Frenchman |
| Gabriel | God is my strength |
| Guilherme | Determined protector |
| Gustavo | Staff of war |
| Henrique | Ruler of the home |
| Hugo | Spirit, mind |
| Inácio | A fiery one |
| João | God is gracious |
| Jorge | Farmer, worker of the earth |
| José | God will increase |
| Júlio | Youthful, downy-bearded |
| Leonardo | Brave as a lion |
| Lourenço | Laurel, victory |
| Lucas | Bringing light |
| Luís | Famous warrior |
| Manuel | God is with us |
| Marcos | Dedicated to Mars |
| Marcelo | Warrior of Mars |
| Mateus | Gift of God |
| Miguel | Who is like God? |
| Miguel | Who is like God? |
| Nuno | Ninth |
| Oliver | Olive tree |
| Pedro | Stone, rock |
| Rafael | God has healed |
| Rodrigo | Famous ruler |
| Rui | Red, reddish |
| Salvador | Savior |
| Samuel | God has heard |
| Sebastião | Revered |
| Tiago | Supplanter |
| Tomás | Twin |
| Vicente | Victorious |
| Vítor | Victor |