Origins

Portuguese names

The 80 most-given names of Portuguese origin in the US today.

  1. Thiagoboy · Portuguese/Spanish form of James, from Hebrew Ya'akov meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'#57 · 5,835
  2. Isabelgirl · Iberian form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew 'Elisheba', meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'#81 · 1,746
  3. Miguelboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of Michael#237 · 1,661
  4. Anagirl · Spanish and Portuguese short form of Anna, from Hebrew 'Hannah' meaning 'grace' or 'favor'#269 · 1,276
  5. Marianagirl · Blend of Maria (of the sea or bitterness) and Ana (grace)#236 · 1,192
  6. Franciscoboy · Spanish/Portuguese form of Francis, from Latin 'Franciscus' meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free man'#327 · 1,069
  7. Jorgeboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of George, from Greek 'georgios' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth worker'#328 · 1,069
  8. Gabrielagirl · Spanish/Portuguese feminine form of Gabriel, from Hebrew 'Gavri'el', meaning 'God is my strength'#86 · 961
  9. Leonelboy · Spanish/Portuguese variant of Lionel, diminutive of Leon#353 · 942
  10. Manuelboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of Emmanuel, from Hebrew 'Immanuel' meaning 'God is with us'#381 · 860
  11. Ricardoboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of Richard, from Old Germanic 'Ricohard', meaning 'powerful ruler' or 'strong king'#389 · 833
  12. Esmeraldagirl · From Spanish/Portuguese esmeralda meaning 'emerald'#391 · 823
  13. Fernandoboy · Spanish/Portuguese form of Germanic 'Ferdinand', from 'frithu' (peace) + 'nand' (daring), meaning 'bold peacekeeper'#395 · 819
  14. Marceloboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus, from Latin Mars (Roman god of war)#407 · 798
  15. Eduardoboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, from Old English 'Eadweard', meaning 'wealthy guardian' or 'prosperous protector'#416 · 778
  16. Pedroboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter#449 · 684
  17. Riounisex · Spanish and Portuguese word meaning 'river'#1,457 · 668
  18. Rodrigoboy · Famous ruler#488 · 614
  19. Yaragirl · In Arabic means 'small butterfly'#495 · 585
  20. Marcosboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus, derived from the Roman god of war Mars#190 · 579
  21. Fernandagirl · Feminine form of Fernando#533 · 549
  22. Vicenteboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent, from Latin 'vincens' meaning conquering or prevailing#565 · 498
  23. Raulboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of Ralph/Radulf, meaning wolf counsel#597 · 440
  24. Isabelagirl · Spanish/Portuguese variant of Isabella, from Hebrew Elisheba: 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance#8 · 426
  25. Jeremiasboy · Greek/Latin/Portuguese form of Jeremiah#785 · 286
  26. Jairoboy · Spanish/Portuguese form of Jair, from Hebrew Yair meaning 'he enlightens' or 'he shines'#853 · 251
  27. Inesgirl · Spanish and Portuguese form of Agnes, from Greek 'hagnos' meaning 'pure, holy' - classic across Europe#719 · 213
  28. Tiagoboy · Portuguese form of Santiago/James, from Hebrew 'Ya'akov' (Jacob) meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'#57 · 192
  29. Amadoboy · From Spanish amado meaning 'beloved'#1,034 · 176
  30. Cristianoboy · Italian and Portuguese form of Christian, from Latin 'christianus' meaning follower of Christ#1,127 · 152
  31. Endrickboy · Modern Brazilian coinage with no traditional meaning - made known by footballer Endrick Felipe born 2006#1,164 · 143
  32. Estelagirl · Spanish and Portuguese form of Stella, Latin for 'star' - classic variant of Estelle#440 · 128
  33. Joaoboy · Portuguese form of John, from Hebrew 'God is gracious' - common in Brazil and Portugal#1,257 · 121
  34. Beatrizgirl · Spanish/Portuguese form of Beatrice#1,324 · 120
  35. Daviboy · Hebrew 'beloved' via Portuguese form of David - common in Brazil and Portugal#1,273 · 118
  36. Gilbertoboy · Spanish/Portuguese form of Gilbert, from Germanic 'Gisilbert': gisil (pledge, hostage) + beraht (bright)#1,293 · 114
  37. Luanagirl · From Hawaiian meaning 'enjoyment', also Luisa+Ana blend - popular in Brazil, Portugal and Hawaii#1,421 · 110
  38. Pauloboy · Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Paul meaning 'small' - enduring classic across Lusophone world#1,318 · 110
  39. Catarinagirl · Portuguese and Spanish form of Catherine, from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure' - royal use across Iberia#1,251 · 103
  40. Luagirl · Portuguese word for 'moon', from Latin 'luna' - short, luminous name used in Brazil and Portugal#1,597 · 90
  41. Humbertoboy · Spanish/Portuguese form of Humbert#1,530 · 84
  42. Leonorgirl · Spanish and Portuguese form of Eleanor meaning light - royal name since medieval Iberia#1,713 · 81
  43. Ronaldoboy · Iberian form of Ronald, from Old Norse/Germanic 'Ragnvaldr': 'ruler's counsel' or 'wise power'#1,607 · 77
  44. Alexandreboy · French/Portuguese form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros: 'defender of men' (alexein 'to defend' + aner 'man')#32 · 67
  45. Joanagirl · Portuguese and Spanish form of Joan/Joanna, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'#306 · 67
  46. Matheusboy · Portuguese form of Matthew from Hebrew meaning 'gift of God' - common in Brazil and Portugal#1,755 · 65
  47. Patricioboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of Latin 'patricius' meaning nobleman - classic in Latin America and Iberia#1,848 · 59
  48. Osmarboy · From Germanic elements meaning 'divine glory' - established Spanish and Portuguese masculine name#1,847 · 59
  49. Rafaelagirl · Feminine Spanish/Portuguese form of Hebrew Raphael meaning 'God has healed' - classic across Latin world#2,106 · 58
  50. Raymundoboy · Spanish/Portuguese form of Raymond, from Germanic 'ragin' (counsel) + 'mund' (protector), meaning 'wise protector'#1,946 · 55
  51. Neymarboy · Portuguese surname used as a given name, strongly associated with Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr#1,984 · 53
  52. Mateusboy · Portuguese form of Matthew, Hebrew 'gift of God' - biblical name widely used in Brazil and Portugal#2,195 · 45
  53. Carlotagirl · Spanish and Portuguese form of Charlotte, Germanic 'free man'#1,769 · 41
  54. Oswaldoboy · Spanish/Portuguese form of Oswald#2,349 · 41
  55. Gasparboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of Caspar (Persian: 'treasurer') - traditionally one of the Three Magi#2,372 · 40
  56. Luizagirl · Portuguese and Polish form of Louisa meaning famous warrior#2,890 · 36
  57. Jacintagirl · Spanish and Portuguese feminine of Hyacinth, from Greek flower name - St#3,178 · 32
  58. Bentoboy · Portuguese short form of Benedito, from Latin 'blessed' - familiar form in Brazil and Portugal#2,813 · 31
  59. Joaquimboy · Portuguese and Catalan form of Joachim, from Hebrew 'God will establish' - classic Iberian name#3,349 · 25
  60. Madalenagirl · Portuguese and Spanish form of Magdalena, 'woman from Magdala' - classic in Iberia and Brazil#2,330 · 17
  61. Viniciusboy · From Latin Vinicius, Roman family name - very popular in Brazil after poet Vinicius de Moraes#5,171 · 15
  62. Néliagirl · Short form of Cornelia, from Latin meaning horn - popular in Portuguese and French regions#4,645 · 14
  63. Vascoboy · From Spanish/Portuguese 'vasco' meaning 'Basque man' - historic name famed by explorer Vasco da Gama#5,463 · 14
  64. Caetanoboy · Portuguese form of Italian Gaetano, from Latin Caieta 'from Gaeta' - classic in Brazil and Portugal#4,000 · 13
  65. Rosanagirl · Spanish and Portuguese form of Rosanna, 'rose' + 'grace' - variant of Rose-Anne#1,890 · 11
  66. Diogoboy · Hebrew 'Yaakov' meaning 'supplanter' via Latin Iacobus - Portuguese form of James/Diego, common in Portugal and Brazil#6,795 · 10
  67. Thyagoboy · Variant of Thiago, Portuguese form of James from Hebrew 'supplanter' - popular Brazilian spelling with y#57 · 10
  68. Vitoriagirl · Portuguese and Basque form of Latin Victoria meaning 'victory' - also city name in Spain#1,877 · 9
  69. Amancioboy · Latin 'loving', Spanish-Portuguese - saint name common in Spain and Latin America#8,690 · 7
  70. Cassioboy · Italian and Portuguese form of Latin Cassius, Roman clan name - Shakespeare's lieutenant in Othello#8,797 · 7
  71. Telmagirl · Variant of Thelma from Greek 'thelema' meaning will - well established in Portugal, Brazil and Spain#2,911 · 7
  72. Evoragirl · From Portuguese city Evora, from Latin 'Ebora' - place-name evoking historic walled town in Alentejo#12,064 · 6
  73. Casimiroboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of Casimir, from Slavic 'proclaimer of peace' - historic royal name#9,794 · 6
  74. Terezagirl · Czech and Portuguese form of Teresa, possibly from Greek island Thera - widely used across Central Europe and Brazil#637 · 6
  75. Andreiagirl · Greek 'manly, brave' via Andreas - feminine form Andreia common in Portuguese and Romanian#13,416 · 5
  76. Filipagirl · From Greek 'philos + hippos' meaning 'lover of horses' - Portuguese feminine form of Filipe, common in Portugal and Brazil#2,035 · 0
  77. Doroteiagirl · Gift of God from Greek doron + theos - Portuguese form of Dorothy in Portugal and Brazil#1,394 · 0
  78. Elisabetegirl · God is my oath from Hebrew Elisheba - Portuguese form of Elizabeth in Portugal and Brazil#23 · 0
  79. Thaysunisex · Modern variant of Thaïs from Ancient Greek Thais - popularized in Brazil and France with y-s spelling#3,776 · 0
  80. Tyagoboy · From Hebrew Yaakov via Spanish/Portuguese Tiago meaning 'supplanter' - modern respelling with y#57 · 0

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