278 Portuguese Boy Names with Meanings

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Portuguese boy names starting with A

AbilioAbilio may refer to: Abilio James Acosta (born 1971), American journalist Abílio Brandão (fl.
AcácioAcácio is both a masculine Portuguese given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
AdemarAdemar is a masculine Germanic name, ultimately derived from Audamar, as is the German form Otmar. It was in use in medieval France, Latinized as Adamarus or Ademarus, and in modern times has been popular in French, Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
AderbalAderbal is a Portuguese-language masculine given name, derived from the Punic name Adherbal. In the Portuguese language, Aderbal is the current spelling, being Adherbal an archaic version of the name.
AdrianoAdriano is the form of the Latin given name Hadrianus commonly used in the Italian language; the form Adrião can be used in the Portuguese language while the form Adrian is used in the English language.
AdílsonAdílson is a Portuguese-language given name. Notable people with the name include: Adílson Alves Moreira (born 1943), Brazilian football midfielder Adilson da Silva (born 1972), Brazilian professional golfer in South Africa Adílson dos Santos (born 1976),…
AfonsoAfonso is a masculine given name, the Portuguese and Galician form of Alphons.
AgbertoAgberto Correa de Matos (8 April 1972 – 8 May 2026), known as Agberto, was a Brazilian handball player. He was a member of the Brazil men's national handball team, playing as a left back.
AgostinhoAgostinho is a Portuguese language noun meaning Augustine. It may be used as a given name or a surname.
AgripinoAgripino is a male Portuguese and Spanish given name. Notable people with the name include:
AguinaldoAguinaldo is a Portuguese masculine given name and a Tagalog surname. Notable people with this name include:
AiltonAilton is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
AlbertoAlberto is the Romance version of the Latinized form (Albertus) of Germanic Albert. It is used in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
AlceuAlceu is a masculine given name which may refer to: Alceu Collares (1927–2024), Brazilian politician and lawyer Alceu Feldmann (born 1972), Brazilian racing driver Alceu Amoroso Lima (1893–1983), Brazilian writer, journalist and activist Alceu Ribeiro…
AldemirAldemir may be both a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Aldemir Bendine (born 1963), Brazilian chief executive officer (CEO) of Petrobras Aldemir da Silva Junior (born 1992), Brazilian sprinter Aldemir Martins…
AlencarAlencar is a given name and surname. It can refer to:
AlexandreΑλέξανδροςAlexandre is a masculine given name, the French, Galician, Catalan, and Portuguese form of the English name Alexander, derived from the Latin Alexander and the Ancient Greek Aléxandros (Αλέξανδρος), meaning "defender of Mankind".
AlexsanderAlexsander is a male given name, is a replica in writing of the American phonetics of the name Alexander.
AlfeuAlfeu is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Alfeu Adolfo Monjardim de Andrade e Almeida (1836–1924), Brazilian governor Alfeu (footballer) (born 1936), Brazilian footballer
AlfonzoAlfonzo is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include: Surname Alfredo Armas Alfonzo (1921–1990), Venezuelan writer, critic, editor and historian Carlos Alfonzo, Cuban-American painter DeJuan Alfonzo (born 1977), American football wide…
AlfredoAlfredo (Italian pronunciation: [alˈfreːdo], Spanish pronunciation: [alˈfɾeðo]) is a common Italian, Galician, Portuguese and Spanish language personal name. It is derived from the Anglo-Saxon name Alfred.
AlisonAlison is a female given name in English-speaking countries. It was originally a medieval French nickname for Alis / Alys, an old form of Alice derived with the suffix -on or -son sometimes used in the former French nicknames.
AllysonAllyson is a given name and surname, a variant form of Alison.
AloísioAloisio or Aloísio is a Romance masculine given name, arising via an Old Occitan form Aloys, whence "Louis".
AlphonsAlphons (Latinized Alphonsus, Adelphonsus, or Adefonsus) is a male given name recorded from the 8th century (Alfonso I of Asturias, r. 739–757) in the Christian successor states of the Visigothic Kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula.
AmadeuAmadeu is a Catalan and Portuguese given name derived from the Latin name Amadeus. It may refer to:
AmadoAmado may refer to:
AmancioAmancio Amancio is of Spanish origin, and Amâncio is also Portuguese. It means "lover" and indicates a person with great leadership skills due to their dedication to tasks and companions, as well as their boldness.
AmericoAmerico (or Américo) is a Portuguese- and Spanish-language given name, occasionally used as a surname and in other cultures. It is a variant of the name Henry.
AmílcarAmílcar is a Spanish and Portuguese male given name derived from Latin Hamilcar, itself a Punic name known to the Romans through their Carthaginian foes, especially Hamilcar Barca.
Anderson LuísAnderson Luís (Anderson Luiz) is a Portuguese given name, may refer to: Anderson Luís de Azevedo Rodrigues Marques known as Anderson Luís (born 1987), Brazilian footballer, youths internationals in 2007 South American Youth Championship Anderson Luiz Gomes…
AntonioAntonio is a masculine given name of probably Etruscan origin deriving from the root name Antonius. It is a common name among Romance language–speaking populations as well as the Balkans and Lusophone Africa.
AntãoAntão or Antao is a Portuguese given name that's equivalent to Anthony or Antonio in use in Portugal, Brazil, South Africa, Namibia, Angola and Mozambique and a surname. Notable people with this name include the following:
António CândidoAntónio Cândido, or in Brazilian Portuguese Antônio Cândido is a double-barreled masculine first name.
AníbalἉννίβαςAníbal is the Spanish and Portuguese masculine given name equivalent of Hannibal (q.v.), itself a latinization of the Greek name Hanníbas (Ἁννίβας), derived from “ḥnbʿl” in the Carthaginian language (Carthaginian Punic script, 𐤇‬𐤍𐤁‬𐤏‬𐤋‬), a descendant of the…
ApolinarioApolinario is both a Portuguese and Spanish given name and a surname, derived from the Latin Apollinaris. Notable people with the name include:
ApolonioApolonio (Spanish), Apolônio and Apolónio (Portuguese) is both a male given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
ArnaldoArnaldo is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Arnaldo Abrantes (born 1986), Portuguese track and field sprinter Arnaldo Alonso (born 1979), Paraguayan footballer Arnaldo André (born 1943), soap-opera Paraguayan actor Arnaldo Andreoli…
ArsenioArsenio is an Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish version of the male given name Arsenius. It may refer to:
ArturArtur is a cognate to the common male given name Arthur meaning "bear-like", or "of honour". It is believed to possibly be descended from the Roman surname Artorius or the Celtic bear-goddess Artio or more probably from the Celtic word *artos ("bear").
AugustoAugusto is an Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish given name or surname. Derived from Augustus, meaning in Latin "majestic," "the increaser," or "venerable", it is notable as being the name of the first emperor of Ancient Rome.
AécioAécio is a Portuguese name meaning "Aetius". Notable people with this name include: Aécio de Borba (1931–2021), Brazilian politician Aécio Ferreira da Cunha (1927–2010), Brazilian politician Aécio Neves (born 1960), Brazilian politician, 2014 presidential…

Portuguese boy names starting with B

BartolomeuBartolomeu is a given name of Portuguese, Galician or Romanian origin. It is a cognate of Bartholomew.
BasilioBasilio is a name of Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese origin. It is a cognate of the Greek name Basil.
BentoBento, a diminutive of Benedito, is a Portuguese name meaning Benedict based on Late Latin Benedictus, "blessed", "well spoken of". It can be used as a given name or a surname.
BernardoBernardo is a given name, possibly derived from the Germanic Bernhard. It may refer to:
BetoBeto is a surname, and a nickname for the given names Alberto, Albertino, Adalberto, Berthony, Heriberto, Norberto, Roberto, Humberto, and Benito. It occurs mostly in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries and communities.
BonifacioNotable people named Bonifacio include: Bonifacio Angius (born 1982), Italian filmmaker Bonifacio Flores Arévalo (1850–1920), Filipino dentist, sculptor and ardent patron of music and theater Bonifacio Asioli (1769–1832), Italian composer of classical and…
BrandãoBrandão (Portuguese pronunciation: [bɾɐ̃ˈdɐ̃w]), in English sometimes Brandao (without the obligatory tilde), is a Portuguese language surname or given name and a place name. It may refer to:
BrigidoBrigido is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Brígido Iriarte (1921–1984), Venezuelan Olympic track and field athlete Brígido Lara (born 1939/40), Mexican artist Bruno Brigido (born 1991), Brazilian footballer Rúben Brígido…
BrunaBruna is a feminine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
BrunoBruno is a given name and surname of Old Irish, French, Italian, Latin and Germanic origin.

Portuguese boy names starting with C

CaetanoCaetano is a Portuguese given name and surname derived from Latin Caietanus. It also appears in Lusophone place names named after Saint Cajetan (São Caetano in Portuguese).
CaioCaio is a Portuguese masculine given name derived from the Latin name Gaius.
CamiloCamilo is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
CapuchoCapucho may refer to: António Capucho (born 1945), Portuguese politician João Capucho (1916–1998), Portuguese sailor Capucho (footballer) (born 1972), Portuguese footballer
CarlinhosCarlinhos is a Portuguese nickname that is a diminutive form of Carlos. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
CarlitoCarlito is a Spanish or Portuguese masculine given name, nickname that is a diminutive form of Carlos. Notable people with this name include the following:
CarlosCarlos is a masculine given name, and is the Maltese, Portuguese and Spanish variant of the English name Charles, from the North Germanic Carl.
Carlos AlbertoCarlos Alberto is a common Portuguese and Spanish given name (in English Charles Albert, in Italian Carlo Alberto). It is the name of several people:
Carlos EduardoCarlos Eduardo is a masculine Portuguese given name. Notable people with the name include:
Carlos HenriqueCarlos Henrique is a Portuguese masculine blended given name from the German root names Karl and Haimirich. Notable people referred to by this name include the following:
Carlos JorgeCarlos Jorge may refer to: Carlos Jorge (footballer) (born 1966), Portuguese footballer Carlos Jorge (track athlete) (born 1986), Dominican Republic sprinter, hurdler and long jumper Carlos Jorge Fernandes Batalha, better known as Carlos Bebé, (born 1992),…
CelsoCelso is a given name, a variant of Celsus. It may refer to:
ChicoChico (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtʃiko]) means small, boy or child in the Spanish language. It is also the nickname for Francisco in the Portuguese language (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʃiku]).
CiprianoCipriano is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
ClaudioClaudio is an Italian and Spanish first name. In Portuguese, it is accented Cláudio.
ClimacoClimaco is both a Portuguese and Spanish given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
CléberCléber is a masculine given name, common in Brazil. People with the name, several known as "Cléber", include: Cléber Guedes de Lima (born 1974), Brazilian footballer Cléber (footballer, born March 1982), Cléber Ferreira Manttuy, Brazilian football defender…
CorsinoCorsino is a male given name. Notable people with the name include:
CristóvãoCristóvão is the Portuguese version of the name Christopher, it may refer to: Given name: Cristóvão de Aguiar (born 1940), Portuguese writer Cristóvão Borges (born 1959), Brazilian former footballer Cristóvão Colombo (Christopher Columbus) (1451–1506),…
CustódioCustódio or Custodio is both a given name and surname of Portuguese origin. Notable people with the name include:
CássioCássio is a Brazilian masculine given name, and Cassio is an Italian surname. Cássio or Cassio may refer to:
CândidoCândido is a Portuguese masculine given name, equivalent of Spanish Cándido Cândido de Oliveira (1896–1958), Portuguese football player Cândido Firmino de Mello-Leitão (1886–1948), Brazilian zoologist Cândido José de Araújo Viana (1793–1875), Brazilian writer…
CésarCesar or César is a given name and surname.
CíceroCícero is a Portuguese masculine given name, mainly found in Brazil. People bearing the name include: Cícero Romão Batista (1844–1934), known as Padre Cícero, Brazilian Catholic priest Cícero Braga (born 1958), Brazilian chess International Master Cícero João…

Portuguese boy names starting with D

DamiãoΔαμιανοςDamião is the Portuguese version of the general European name Damian, from the Latin Damianus and, in turn, from the Greek Δαμιανος Damianos which was derived from the Greek word δαμαω damao meaning "to tame".
DanielדניאלDaniel (Hebrew: דָּנִיֵּאל) is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge" and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel.
DaniloDanilo is a given name, a variant of Daniel. Notable people with the name include:
DarioDario is a masculine given name, etymologically related to Darius.
DenílsonDenílson is a Portuguese given name. Among people with this name are:
DinhoDinho is a Portuguese male name. Notable people with this name include: Dinho (São Toméan footballer) (born 2000), also known as Pogba.
DinisDinis is a Portuguese masculine given name, a cognate of Dennis. Notable people with the name include: Dinis, Prince of Portugal (1354–1397), Portuguese infante Dinis Dias (15th century), Portuguese explorer Dinis of Portugal (1261–1325), the sixth King of…
DiogoDiogo is a Portuguese masculine given name and surname.
DomingosDomingos is a Portuguese name.

Portuguese boy names starting with E

EdinaldoEdinaldo is a Portuguese masculine given name, derived from a Germanic cognate of the Old English name Edwald, that may refer to the following notable people: Grafite, nickname of Edinaldo Batista Libânio (born 1979), Brazilian footballer Edinaldo Batista dos…
EdivaldoEdivaldo is a Portuguese given name. It may refer to: Edivaldo Alves de Santa Rosa (1934–2002) Brazilian footballer commonly known as Dida Edivaldo Martins Fonseca (1962–1993), Brazilian footballer Edivaldo Medeiros da Silva (born 1974), Brazilian footballer…
EdmundoEdmundo is variation of the English name Edmund, meaning “protector of prosperity or riches.” It is common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. Some individuals include:
EduardoEduardo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the male name Edward. Another version is Duarte.
EligioEligio is an Italian, Portuguese and Spanish given name. Notable people with the name include:
EliomarEliomar is a Portuguese language male given name, which is a variant of the Italian name Elio, meaning "sun" from the Greek name Helios. Related names include Elio, Eliodoro, and Elion.
EliseuEliseu is a masculine given name which may also refer to: Eliseu Cassamá (born 1994), Bissau-Guinean football right-back Eliseu Ganda (born 1968), Angolan sailor Eliseu Antônio Vinagre Ferreira de Godoy, known as Eliseu (footballer, born 1945), Brazilian…
ElpidioElpidio is a male given name and may refer to following persons: Elpídio Barbosa Conceição (born 1974), Brazilian footballer Elpidio "Pidi" Barzaga Jr.
EriveltoErivelto is a given name. It may refer to: Erivelto (footballer, born 1954), Brazilian football midfielder Erivélton Martins Erivelto (footballer, born 1982), Brazilian football forward Erivelto Alixandrino da Silva Erivelto (footballer, born 1988), Brazilian…
EriveltonErivelton is a given name. It may refer to: Erivelto (footballer, born 1954), Brazilian football midfielder Erivélton Martins Erivelton (footballer, born 1978), Brazilian football centre-back Erivelton Gomes Viana Erivélton (footballer, born 1983), Brazilian…
ErnaneErnane is a given name. It may refer to: Ernane (footballer, born May 1985), Brazilian football attacking midfielder Ernane Ferreira Cavalheira Campos Ernane Galvêas (1922–2022), Brazilian economist and politician, former president of the Central Bank of…
ErnestoErnesto, a form of the name Ernest, is a masculine given name in several Romance languages. Notable people and characters with the name include:
EstanislauEstanislau is a Catalan, Galician and Portuguese male given name and surname derived from the Slavic Stanislav. Notable people with the name include:
EstevãoΣτέφανοςEstevão is a Portuguese male given name, derived from Greek Στέφανος (Stéphanos) and related to the English names Steven and Stephen. It may refer to: Estevão Martins de Leomil (fl.
EugênioEugênio, sometimes Eugénio, is a Portuguese masculine given name equivalent to Spanish Eugenio.
EuricoEurico is a masculine given name. It may refer to:
EvaldoEvaldo is a given name. It may refer to:
EvanilsonEvanilson may refer to: Evanílson (footballer, born 1975), Brazilian former footballer Evanílson Aparecido Ferreira Evanilson (footballer, born 1999), Brazilian footballer Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa
EvilásioEvilásio is a Portuguese masculine given name, mainly found in Brazil.

Portuguese boy names starting with F

FabinhoFabinho is a Portuguese given name, a diminutive form of the Portuguese name "little Fábio". Portuguese also has an augmentative form of the name, Fabão, "big Fábio".
FabioFabio [ˈfaːbjo] is a given name descended from Latin Fabius and very popular in Italy and Latin America (due to Italian migration).
FabricioβFabricio (Spanish pronunciation: [faˈβɾiθjo, -sjo]) is a Spanish male given name. Fabrício (Portuguese pronunciation: [faˈβɾisju]) is the Portuguese equivalent.
FaustoFausto is a given name and surname. It is used as a title for:
FelipeFelipe is the Spanish variant of the name Philip, which derives from the Greek adjective Philippos "friend of horses". Felipe is also widely used in Portuguese-speaking Brazil alongside Filipe, the form commonly used in Portugal.
FelixFelix is a masculine given name that originates from the Latin word felix [ˈfeːliːks] (genitive felicis [feːˈliːkɪs]), meaning "happy", "lucky", "fortunate", "successful", or "fruitful".
FernandinhoFernandinho is a hypocorism of the name Fernando and means "Little Fernando" or "Fernando Jr." in Portuguese. It may refer to:
FernandoFernando is a Spanish and Portuguese given name and a surname common in Spain, Portugal and former Spanish or Portuguese colonies in Latin America, Africa and Asia (such as the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka). It is the most used surname in Sri Lanka.
Fernando JoséFernando Jose is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Fernando José de França Dias Van-Dúnem (born 1934), Angolan politician Fernando José Torres Sanz, Fernando Torres Fernando José (actor), Brazilian actor
FernandãoFernandão is a hypocorism of the name Fernando, and means "Big Fernando" or "Fernando Sr." in Portuguese.
FilipeFilipe is a common first name in Portuguese-speaking countries. It is a Portuguese and Galician spelling of the name Philip (aka Phillip) (the name is spelled Felipe in Spanish and in archaic Portuguese orthography).
FilomenoFilomeno is both a given name and a surname of Italian, Portuguese and Spanish origin. Notable people with the name include:
FlorencioFlorencio is a name which may refer to:
FlorianoFloriano may refer to:
FlávioFlávio is a Portuguese language given name, equivalent to the Latinate Flavius, and Italian and Spanish Flavio. The Portuguese diminutive form is Flavinho.
FranciscoFrancisco is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the masculine given name Franciscus.
FredericoFrederico is a male given name. It is a form of Frederick, most commonly found in Portuguese.

Portuguese boy names starting with G

GasparGaspar is a given and/or surname of French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish origin, cognate to Casper (given name) or Casper (surname). It is a name of christian origin, per Saint Gaspar, one of the three wise men mentioned in the Armenian Infancy Gospel.
GenésioGenesio and Genésio are, respectively, the Italian and Portuguese forms of Genesius, a male given name pertaining to several saints and historical personalities. It also occurs as a surname.
GeovaniGeovani or Geovany or Geovanni or Giovane or Giovani or Giovanni, a form of the given name John, may refer to: Geovany Baca (born 1971), Honduran boxer Giovane Élber (born 1972), Brazilian footballer Giovane Gávio (born 1970), Brazilian volleyball player…
GermanoGermano is a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
GetúlioGetúlio may refer to: Getulio Agostini (1943-1990), Venezuelan botanist Getulio Alviani (1939-2018), Italian painter Getúlio Côrtes (born 1938), Brazilian singer Getúlio (footballer, 1947-2008), Getúlio Pedro da Cruz, Brazilian football goalkeeper Getúlio…
GilbertoGilberto is the Iberian and Italian version of the originally Norman-French given name Gilbert, used in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish languages. In Galician, it's spelled Xilberto or Xilberte.
GomesGomes is a surname. It may also refer to:
GonçaloGonçalo is a Portuguese masculine given name and family name, equivalent to the Spanish name Gonzalo.
GracianoGraciano is a Spanish red wine grape that is grown primarily in Rioja. It may also refer to:
GualterGualter is a Portuguese name corresponding to the English name Walter. Notable people with the given name include: Gualter Bilro, Portuguese footballer Gualter Salles, Brazilian racecar driver
GuidoGuido is a given name. It has been a male first name in Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Argentina, the Low Countries, Scandinavia, Spain, Portugal and Latin America, as well as other places with migration from those.
GuilhermeGuilherme is a Portuguese given name, equivalent to William in English. The feminine form of this name is Guilhermina.
GustavoGustavo is the Latinate form of a Germanic male given name with respective prevalence in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian. It is derived from Gustav /ˈɡʊstɑːv/, also spelled Gustaf, a Swedish name, likely from Slavic Gostislav.

Portuguese boy names starting with H

HenriqueHenrique is a masculine given name related to Henry which may refer to:
HerminioHerminio is a masculine Spanish given name. The Portuguese equivalent of the name is Hermínio.
HermogenesἙρμογένηςHermogenes is a Greek name (Ἑρμογένης), meaning "born of Hermes". It may refer to: Hermogenes (potter) (fl.
HomeroHomero is a masculine given name, especially the Spanish and Portuguese form of Homer.
HonorioHonorio or Honório may refer to:
HugoHugo is a surname and a masculine given name of German origin. The English version of the name is Hugh, the Italian version is Ugo.
HumbertoHumberto is a Portuguese and Spanish masculine given name of Germanic origin. Notable people with this name include:
HélcioHelcio is a given name. It may refer to: Hélcio (footballer, born 1903) (1903–?), Brazilian footballer Hélcio de Paiva Hélcio (footballer, born 1969), Brazilian footballer Hélcio Roberto Alisk Hélcio da Silva (born 1928), Brazilian pole vaulter Hélcio Milito…
HélderHélder is a Portuguese given name. It is extracted from the Germanic name Hildheri, composed of the Proto-Germanic elements hild ("battle" or "war") and hari/heri ("army").
HélioHélio is a Portuguese given name: Hélio (footballer) (born 1986), Brazil-born Hong Kong footballer Hélio José de Souza Gonçalves Helio Alves (born 1966), is a jazz pianist and son of pianists Helio André (born 1992), Angola footballer Helio Batista…

Portuguese boy names starting with I

IlídioIlídio is a Portuguese language masculine given name, and may refer to: Ilídio Machado (1914-) co-founder of Angola's MPLA liberation movement Ilídio Vale (1957-) manager of the Portuguese U-19 football team Vítor Ilídio Castanheira Penas (1977-), a…
IrineuIrineu is the Portuguese version of the male given name Irenaeus. Notable people with the name include: Irineu Esteve Altimiras (born 1996), Andorran cross-country skier Irineu Calixto Couto (born 1983), Brazilian footballer Irineu Gassen (born 1942),…
IsaacיצחקIsaac ( EYE-zək) transliterated from Yitzhak, Yitzchok (Hebrew: יִצְחָק, Modern: Yīṣḥaq, Tiberian: Yīṣḥāq) was one of the three patriarchs in the Hebrew Bible, whose story is told in the book of Genesis.
IsaiasIsaías is the Spanish and Portuguese language form of the biblical name Isaiah. Notable people with the name include: Isaias of Constantinople (died 1332), Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1323 to 1332 Isaias Afwerki (born 1942), first and current…
IsaqueIsaque is a Portuguese given name, a variant of Isaac. Notable people with the name include: Isaque (footballer, born 1997), born Isaque Elias Brito Isaque (footballer, born 2007), born Isaque Severino Silva Isaque Bahiense, Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter
IuryIury is a Brazilian masculine first name. It is a variation of Yury.

Portuguese boy names starting with J

JacintoJacinto is a Spanish and Portuguese given name meaning Hyacinth, which can refer to Saint Hyacinth, a Roman martyr (Hyacinth and Protus), or the Hyacinth flower itself. Common English nicknames for "Jacinto" are "Jack", "Jason" and "Jesse".
JaimeJaime is a common Spanish and Portuguese male given name most commonly used as a nickname for James. It can also be a nickname for Jacobus.
JarbasJarbas (['ʒaɾbɐʃ], ['ʒaʁbɐʃ] or ['ʒaɾbɐs]) is a Portuguese-language given name of Phoenician and Punic origin (from the king of Numidia Hiarbas).
JardelJardel is a Portuguese name. It may refer to: Jardel (futsal player) (Bruno Miguel de Almeida Lima Gomes Bernardo), Portuguese futsal player Diego Jardel (born 1989), Brazilian footballer Jardel Filho (1928–1983), Brazilian film actor Jardel (footballer, born…
JefinhoJefinho is a masculine name, often a short form of the given names Jefferson or Jeferson.
JerónimoJeronimo or Jerónimo is the Portuguese and Spanish form of "Jerome". Those bearing it as a surname include: Tonicha Jeronimo (born 1977), a British actress Vlademir Jeronimo Barreto (born 1979), Brazilian footballer Claudemir Jerônimo Barreto (born 1981),…
JoaquimJoaquim is the Portuguese and Catalan version of Joachim.
JorgeΓεώργιοςJorge is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name George. While spelled alike, this name is pronounced very differently in each of the two languages: Spanish [ˈxoɾxe]; Portuguese [ˈʒɔɾʒɨ].
Jorge LuísJorge Luís (Portuguese) or Jorge Luis (Spanish) is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
JorginhoJorginho (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʒɔʁˈʒĩɲu]) is a Portuguese-language diminutive name of Jorge, which may refer to: Jorginho (footballer, born 1924), born Jorge Ceciliano, Brazilian football forward Jorginho Putinatti (born 1959), born Jorge Antônio Putinatti,…
JoséJosé is a predominantly Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name Joseph. While spelled alike, this name is pronounced very differently in each of the two languages: Spanish [xoˈse]; Portuguese [ʒuˈzɛ] (or [ʒoˈzɛ]).
José CarlosJosé Carlos is a Portuguese/Spanish given name. Notable people with the name include: José Carlos Amaral Vieira, Brazilian composer and pianist José Carlos Araújo, Brazilian journalist José Carlos Araújo Nunes, Portuguese footballer José Carlos (footballer,…
José MaríaJosé María (abbreviated José Mª) is a Spanish language male given name, usually considered a single given name rather than two names, and is a combination of the Spanish names of Joseph and Mary, the parents of Jesus Christ.
JoãoJoão is a given name of Portuguese origin. It is equivalent to the given name John.
João MarceloJoão Marcelo may refer to: João Marcelo (footballer, born 2000), Brazilian centre-back João Marcelo (footballer, born 2005), Brazilian forward
João MárioJoão Mário may refer to:
João PauloJoão Paulo is a Portuguese given name, the equivalent of "John Paul" in English. Notable people with the name include: João Paulo (footballer, born 1957), João Paulo de Lima Filho, Brazilian football winger João Paulo (footballer, born 1964), Sérgio Luís…
JuarezJuárez most often refers to Benito Juárez, former President of Mexico, or to places and things named in his honor. Juárez or Juarez may also refer to:
Julio CesarJulio César and Júlio César are the terms for Julius Caesar in Spanish and Portuguese languages respectively. They may also refer to: Julio César Salas Municipality, Venezuela
JúlioJúlio is a Portuguese masculine given name. The equivalent in Spanish is Julio.

Portuguese boy names starting with L

LaercioLaercio may refer to: Laércio Gomes Costa (born 1990), also known as Laércio Carreirinha or simply Laércio, Brazilian football striker Laercio Oliveira (born 1959), Brazilian politician Laércio (footballer, born 1998), Brazilian football midfielder Laércio da…
LauroLauro is a town in Italy. Lauro may also refer to: Lauro, an ancient town in Hispania that has been identified by some historians as modern-day Lora de Estepa Achille Lauro (1887–1982), Italian businessman and politician Achille Lauro (born 1990), Italian…
LeonardoLeonardo is a masculine given name, the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese equivalent of the English, German, and Dutch name, Leonard. Notable people with the name include:
LeopoldoLeopoldo is a given name, the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the English, German, Dutch, Polish, and Slovene name, Leopold.
LiberatoLiberato is a personal name and surname, being a Portuguese, Spanish and Italian variant of the Latin name Liberatus, that means free man, referring to a slave who was freed, described as “the one who gets freedom”.
LibertoLiberto is both a given name and a surname of Italian origin.
LourençoLourenço is a Portuguese surname and masculine given name of Latin origin. It is used in Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries.
LucaLuca is a masculine given name used mainly in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Romania, and Latin America. It is derived from the Latin name Lucas.
LucioLucio is an Italian and Spanish male given name derived from the Latin name Lucius. In Portuguese, the given name is accented Lúcio.
LuisLuis is a given name. It is the Spanish form of the originally Germanic name Hludowig or Chlodovech, which were introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during its occupation by the Visigoths.
LuizLuiz is a Portuguese name and an alternative form of Luís. It is archaic in Portugal and common in Brazil.
LuteroLutero is a Portuguese and Spanish name meaning "Luther". Notable people with this name include: Lutero Simango (born 1960), Mozambican politician Lutero Vargas (1912–1989), Brazilian politician, son of Getúlio Vargas Martinho Lutero Galati (1953–2020),…
Luís FernandoLuís Fernando or Luiz Fernando is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Luiz Fernando Guimarães (born 1949), Brazilian actor Luís Fernando Gaúcho, (born 1955), Brazilian footballer Luiz Fernando Carvalho (born 1960), Brazilian director,…
LázaroLázaro is a Spanish or Portuguese-based given name or surname. Notable people with the name include:

Portuguese boy names starting with M

MacarioMacario is a Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Filipino name. It may refer to:
MaiconMaicon is a Brazilian variant of the given name Michael. It may refer to:
ManoelManoel (Portuguese archaic spelling of Manuel) is a surname and a male given name. Notable people with the name include:
ManuelעמנואלManuel is a masculine given name originating in the Hebrew name Immanuel (עִמָּנוּאֵל), which means "God with us." It was reportedly brought from the Byzantine Empire (as Μανουήλ) to Western Europe, mainly Germany, Portugal and Spain, where it has been used…
MarcelinoMarcelino is a surname that originated in Spain. There are also several families with the Marcelino surname in Philippines, Portugal, and the Americas (North, Central, and South).
MarceloMarcelo is a given name, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcellus. Marcelo may refer to:
MarcoMarco is an Italian masculine given name of Etruscan and Latin origin, derived from Marcus. It derives from the Roman god Mars.
Marco PauloMarco Paulo is a masculine Portuguese given name. Notable people with the name include: Marco Paulo Rebelo Lopes (born 1976), Angolan international footballer of Portuguese descent Marco Paulo Faria Lemos (born 1973), Portuguese footballer Marco Soares…
MarcosMarcos is a Spanish and Portuguese masculine given name of Latin origin derived from the name Marcus. Markos is the Greek equivalent, while Marco is the Italian equivalent.
Marcos PauloMarcos Paulo is a masculine Portuguese given name. Notable people with the name include: Marcos Paulo Alves (born 1977), Brazilian footballer Marcos Paulo Gelmini Gomes (born 1988), Brazilian footballer Marcos Paulo Souza Ribeiro, known as Marcos, (born…
MarioMario is the Italian, French, Croatian, Czech, Norwegian, Slovak, Serbian, Hungarian, Slovene, Polish, Spanish, Danish, Portuguese, Romanian, Swedish, Bulgarian, Greek, German, Dutch, Maltese, and English form of the Latin Roman name Marius.
MateusMateus is a Portuguese given name and surname, equivalent to the English Matthew. Notable people with the name include:
MatheusMatheus is a Portuguese given name: Notable people with the name include:
MaurilioMaurilio or Maurelio (Italian), Maurille (French) and Maurílio (Portuguese) are variations of the Latin name Maurilius.
MauroMauro is an Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese given name literally meaning "black". Its feminine form is Maura.
MaurícioMaurício is the Portuguese variant of Mauricio. Sportspeople with the name include: Maurício (footballer, born 2001), Paraguayan footballer Maurício Assoline, Braziian footballer Maurício Cardoso da Silva, Brazilian footballer Maurício Copertino, Brazilian…
MiguelMiguel is a given name and surname, the Portuguese and Spanish form of the Hebrew name Michael. It may refer to:
MilitãoMilitão can be a masculine given name, a middle name, or a surname. Notable people with the name include: Militão Augusto de Azevedo, Brazilian photographer and actor Militão Ribeiro, Portuguese communist Guilherme Militão de Oliveira Ruck Veja (born 2009),…
MiloMilo is a masculine given name and a surname with multiple origins. The name was used in medieval England as the Latin version of Miles or Mile meaning soldier.
MinervinoMinervino may refer to:
MárcioMárcio is a Brazilian or Portuguese male personal name Márcio Melo (1906-1991), general with the Brazilian air force Márcio Rezende de Freitas (born 1960), Brazilian football referee Márcio Bittencourt (born 1964), Brazilian football defensive midfielder and…

Portuguese boy names starting with N

NicolauNicolau is a Portuguese and Catalan given name, a variant of Nicholas. Notable people with the name include: Nicolau Coelho, Portuguese explorer Nicolau dos Reis Lobato (1946–1978), East-Timorese politician Nicolau Júnior (born 1984), Brazilian politician…
NiltonNílton or Nilton may refer to: Nilton (comedian), Portuguese comedian and judge on the Portuguese version of Thank God You're Here Nílton (footballer, born December 1987) (born 1987), Brazilian footballer Nílton (footballer, born April 1987) (born 1987),…
NorbertoNorberto is the Spanish, Portuguese and Italian form of the masculine given name Norbert.
NunoNuno is a Portuguese male name, derived either from Latin nunnus 'grandfather' or nonnus 'chamberlain, squire'. It is quite popular in the Portuguese-speaking countries and communities.
NíltonNílton or Nilton may refer to: Nilton (comedian), Portuguese comedian and judge on the Portuguese version of Thank God You're Here Nílton (footballer, born December 1987) (born 1987), Brazilian footballer Nílton (footballer, born April 1987) (born 1987),…

Portuguese boy names starting with O

OlegarioOlegario or Olegário is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from 'Olegarius'. It is most widely used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries.
OliveirosOliveiros is a masculine given name form of Oliver. Notable people with the name include: Oliveiros Ferreira (1929-2017), Brazilian writer Oliveiros Guanais (1936-2010), Brazilian anesthesiologist
OlivérioOlivério is a Portuguese masculine given name form of Oliver. Notable people with the name include: Olivério Bazzani Filho (1935–2007), known as Bazzani, Brazilian footballer and football coach Olivério Ferreira (1923–2009), known as Xangô da Mangueira,…
OlívioOlívio is a Portuguese masculine given name form of Olivio.
OmarOmar or Umar is the most common Arabic rendition of a series of names, predominantly masculine given names, originating in the Arabic language.
OsvaldoOsvaldo may refer to the following people:
OtacílioOtacílio is a Portuguese given name (sometimes surname); it may refer to: Otacílio Mariano Neto (born 1982), Brazilian footballer Otacílio Gonçalves (1940–2025), Brazilian football manager Otacílio Jales da Silva (born 1984), Brazilian footballer Cilinho,…
OtávioOtávio is a Portuguese masculine given name, the equivalent of English Octavian, Octavius or Italian Ottavio. The Portuguese long form Octávio occurs more rarely.

Portuguese boy names starting with P

PascoalPascoal is a masculine given name and a surname in Portuguese language. It is the Portuguese form of the name Pascal (French, English), Pascual (Spanish), Pasquale (Italian), Pasqual (Catalan, Venetian).
PatricioPatricio in Spanish, or Patrício in Portuguese, is a male given name equivalent to Patrick in English.
PaulinhoPaulinho is a Portuguese nickname for people named Paulo (Paulo -inho, little Paulo). People known as Paulinho include:
PauloPaulo is a Portuguese masculine given name equivalent to the English name Paul. Notable people with the name include: Paulo Jr., Brazilian bassist Paulo Jr.
Paulo SérgioPaulo Sérgio is a Portuguese given name. It may refer to:
PaulãoPaulão is a Portuguese nickname derived from Paulo, meaning "Great Paul" or "Big Paul".
PedroPedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for Peter.
Pedro PauloPedro Paulo is a Portuguese given name, the equivalent of "Peter Paul" in English.
PlinioPlinio is a masculine given name, the Romance language version of Pliny. It may refer to: Plínio de Arruda Sampaio Jr., Brazilian economist, academic, and politician Plínio Osvaldo Fonseca Brito (born 1972), aka Pinha, Cape Verdean former footballer Plinio…

Portuguese boy names starting with Q

QuintinoQuintino (Latin Quintinus, from Quintus) is a Latin-derived male given name meaning "the fifth".

Portuguese boy names starting with R

RafaRafa is a masculine given name, mostly as a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Rafael. It may refer to:
RaulRaul, Raúl, Raül, and Raüll are forms of a common first name in Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Galician, Asturian, Basque, Aragonese, and Catalan.
ReinaldoReinaldo is a Spanish and Portuguese language given name for males (the English form is Reynold). It may refer to:
RenatoRenato is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Latin name Renatus.
RicardoRicardo is the Spanish and Portuguese cognate of the name Richard. It derived from Proto-Germanic *rīks 'king, ruler' + *harduz 'hard, brave'.
RodolfoRodolfo is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Rodolfo (footballer, born 1989), Rodolfo Xavier Neves, Brazilian striker Rodolfo (footballer, born 1991), Rodolfo Alves de Melo, Brazilian goalkeeper Rodolfo (footballer, born 1992), Rodolfo José…
RogérioRogério ([ʁuˈʒɛɾiu] or [ʁoˈʒɛɾiu]) is a Portuguese male given name, and a variant of the first name Roger.
RolandoRolando is a Spanish, Italian and Portuguese variant of Roland, the Frankish military hero who served under Charlemagne and whose life became the basis for the medieval French epic Chanson de Roland and various other works of European literature.
RomanRoman is a masculine given name meaning from Rome, which originated within the Roman Empire, via Latin.
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RonaldoRonaldo is a Portuguese given name equivalent to the English Ronald. It became a common name in all Portuguese-speaking countries, also prevalent in other Romance countries.
RoqueRoque is a given name. It is the Spanish and Portuguese version of the Italian Rocco.
RosalvoRosalvo is a male given name. It may also refer to: Rosalvo Bobo (1874–1929), Haitian politician Rosalvo Ramos (1914–1966), Brazilian sprinter Rosalvo (footballer) (born 1991), Rosalvo Cândido Rosa Júnior, Brazilian footballer
RuiRui is a Portuguese male given name (sometimes spelled Ruy), a Japanese unisex name, and a Chinese unisex name component (sometimes spelled Ruei or Jui).

Portuguese boy names starting with S

SalomãoSalomão is a Portuguese masculine given name and surname. It is the Portuguese form of Solomon.
SamuelשמואלSamuel (Hebrew: שְׁמוּאֵל Šəmūʾēl, Tiberian: Šămūʾēl) is a male name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "name of God", deriving from the Hebrew Shem (שֵׁם) (which means "name") + ʾĒl (which means "God" or "deity").
SanchoSancho is an Iberian given name. Sancho stems from the Latin name Sanctius.
SebastiãoSebastião is a Portuguese male given name, descending from the Latin Sebastianus and equivalent to the English name Sebastian.
SerginhoSerginho is a diminutive form of the given name Sérgio and may refer to:
SidneiSidnei is a masculine given name of Portuguese origin. People with that name include: Sidnei (Cape Verdean footballer) (born 1986) Sidnei da Silva (born 1980), Brazilian footballer Sidnei (footballer, born 1983), full name Sidnei Siqueira Lourenço, Brazilian…
SidónioSidónio is a Portuguese masculine given name which may refer to: Sidónio Pais (1872–1918), Portuguese politician, military officer, diplomat and president of the First Portuguese Republic Sidónio (footballer) (born 1939), Portuguese former footballer
SilvestreSilvestre is a Spanish and Portuguese given name or surname, or a French surname. Notable people with the name include:
SimãoSimao may refer to:

Portuguese boy names starting with T

TavinhoTavinho is a masculine name, often a short form of the given names Otávio or Octávio. Notable people with the name include: Tavinho (footballer, born 1993), a Portuguese footballer Tavinho (footballer, born 2004), a Brazilian footballer
TeodoroThe name Teodoro is the Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Theodore.
TiagoTiago may refer to:
TimoteoΤιμόθεοςThe name Timoteo is a Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timόtheos), equal to the name Timothy in English. It comes from the Greek words timḗ (honor, respect) and theos (God).
TomažTomaž is the Slovene form of the male given name Thomas.
TomásTomás is a Spanish, Portuguese, and Irish (also in the archaic forms Thomaz, Thomás and Tomaz) given name equivalent of Thomas.
ToneTone, Tóne or Þone is a given name, nickname and a surname. Tone is a Slovene masculine given name in use as a short form of Anton in Slovenia.
TonhoTonho is a Portuguese (Brazilian Portuguese) masculine nickname and given name that is a diminutive form of Antônio and António used in Brazil. Notable people with this name include the following.
TonnieTonnie is a Danish, Dutch, Portuguese and Swedish given name and diminutive nickname with both masculine and feminine uses. As a Danish and Swedish name it is used as a diminutive of Antonia in Greenland, Denmark and Sweden, but also has masculine uses.

Portuguese boy names starting with U

UlissesUlisses is a Portuguese-language given name. It is the Portuguese form of the English name Ulysses, which itself derives from a Latin form of Odysseus (a legendary Greek king).

Portuguese boy names starting with V

ValentimValentim is both a Portuguese surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
VascoVasco may refer to:
VenceslauVenceslau is a masculine given name found in Angola, Brazil and Portugal. It is cognate to the Latin name Wenceslaus.
VicenteVicente is a Spanish and Portuguese name. Like its French variant, Vincent, it is derived from the Latin name Vincentius meaning "conquering" (from Latin vincere, "to conquer").
VictorinoVictorino is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
VinicioVinicio is a male Italian, Portuguese and Spanish given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
ViniciusVinícius is a Portuguese masculine given name and surname from the Roman family name Vinicius, meaning "victorious" derived from the latin 'vinco'. The name is possibly also derived from Latin vinum "wine".
VitorinoVitorino is a Portuguese surname and given name. Notable people with the name include:
VítorVítor is a Portuguese and Brazilian masculine given name. It is derived from the Latin name Victor, meaning "winner" or "conqueror".

Portuguese boy names starting with W

WágnerWágner is a name. As a given name, it is Portuguese in origin.

Portuguese boy names starting with Z

ZeferinoZeferino is a Portuguese surname and given name. Notable people with the name include:
ZéZé is a Portuguese form of the given name José. Notable people with the name include: Zé (footballer, born 1991), Santomean football striker Zé Arigó (1921–1971), Brazilian "psychic surgeon" Zé Castro (born 1983), Portuguese football player Zé Elias (born…
Zé CarlosZé Carlos is a nickname for people with the given name José Carlos; it can refer to: Zé Carlos (footballer, 1936–2017), full name José Carlos Coelho, Brazilian football forward Zé Carlos (footballer, born 1943), full name José Carlos Gaspar Ferreira,…
Zé MariaZé Maria is a nickname for various people with the given name José Maria, and may refer to these Brazilians: Zé Maria (footballer, born 1931), born José Maria de Carvalho Sales, Brazilian football midfielder Zé Maria (footballer, born 1939), born José Maria…

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ÁlvaroβÁlvaro or Álvar (Galician: [ˈalβɐɾʊ], Portuguese: [ˈalvɐɾu, ˈawvaɾu], Spanish: [ˈalβaɾo]) is a Spanish, Galician and Portuguese male given name and surname of Germanic Visigothic origin.
ÉderÉder (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈɛdɛʁ], Spanish pronunciation: [ˈeðeɾ]) is a Portuguese and Spanish given name.
ÉdsonÉdson, often spelled Edson, is a name common in Portuguese. The name is found as early as the 1920s, for example in the name of the businessman Edson Queiroz.

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How many Portuguese boy names are in this list?

This list has 278 Portuguese boy names, from Abilio to Édson, and 13 of them include the native spelling. Every entry comes with its meaning or origin, sourced from Wikipedia.

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Well-documented Portuguese boy names include José María, Otacílio, Aníbal, Cléber and Homero. Scroll the list above for the meaning and origin of each one.

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