Unique Brazilian Boy Names
Looking for some beautiful and unique Brazilian boy names? You’re in the right place! I’ve rounded up all the most popular, rare, and common Brazilian male names from a-z.
Whether you or your spouse has Brazilian heritage or you’re just drawn to this fascinating and vibrant culture, Brazil has so much to offer.
Their baby names also don’t disappoint! These boy names are unique and beautiful plus there’s quite a mix of Brazilian American boy names that would suit you quite well even if you aren’t from Brazil.
There’s quite a mix of people and cultures in Brazil and you’ll notice that these stunning names reflect that diversity. Many languages are spoken in Brazil but most commonly you’ll see Portuguese (this is the official language and most widely spoken), Spanish, Italian and German to name a few.
As such, most Brazilian boy names will have their origins in these languages and countries.
For this list of Brazilian male names, I looked at famous Brazilians so you’ll likely see some familiar names of well-known Brazilian athletes, actors, writers, and more. I also looked at census data from Brazil to find those less common names and include many from the top 100 list.
You’ll notice that Brazilians often have long names with multiple names in them. This is because in Brazil family names are important, children are given both maternal and paternal surnames (a naming practice that seems to be adopted from its Portuguese influence).
Popular Brazilian Boy Names
The most popular Brazilian boy names for this list were determined using the data gathered from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). They’ve got lots of great data and information if you’re curious.
You can even see the most popular names from various decades. They aren’t as keen on gathering this type of data each year( like in the US ) so you’ll notice large gaps between the years.
The most recent IBGE census data was conducted around the year 2010. Here are the top 10 Brazilian boy names from that year:
1. Joseph
2. João
3. Antonio
4. Francis
5. Carlos
6. Paul
7. Peter
8. Lucas
9. Luiz
10. Marcos
And here are the top Brazilian boy names for all years they’ve recorded.
1. Luís
2. Gabriel
3. Rafael
4. Daniel
5. Marcelo
6. Bruno
7. Edward
8. Philip
9. Raimundo
10. Rodrigo
Unique Brazilian Boy Names
Here’s my list of Brazilian baby boy names and meanings from A-Z. You’ll find a mix of everything from popular and more common boy names to rare and uncommon ones too. Find your perfect beautiful name below.
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Abílio
Abílio – this handsome Portuguese boy name means ‘expert’ or ‘one who is able’
Abrahan
Abrahan – is a Brazilian boy name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘father of a multitude (nations)
Abramo
Abramo – is an Italian and Brazilian male name with Hebrew roots meaning ‘father of many’
Aemilio
Aemilio – this handsome and uncommon Latin boy name with Latin roots means ‘eager’, ‘laborious or ‘rival’
Adao
Adao – is the Portuguese version of Adam which is a Hebrew name meaning ‘man of the red Earth’ or ‘son of Adam’
Adelmar
Adelmar – is a German boy name with English origins meaning ‘noble, strength’
Ademir
Ademir – is a Portuguese male name with German origins meaning ‘warlike’ or ‘glorious’ and ‘loved by God’
Adhémar
Adhémar – has Spanish and German origins meaning ‘noted fighter’
Adolfo
Adolfo – has roots in Old German, Italian, Spanish, and Latin and means ‘noble wolf’
Adonias
Adonias – is a Spanish boy name of Hebrew origin that means ‘Jehovah is Lord’
Adriano
Adriano – is quite a popular boy name in Brazil and means ‘dark’ (Spanish origin) or ‘man from Adria’ (Italian and Latin)
Affonso
Affonso – this cute boy name is of Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, and Old German origin and means ‘noble and ready’
Afrânio
Afrânio – is a common Brazilian baby boy name with Roman and Latin origins -meaning unknown
Alanyo
Alanyo – is a Brazilian boy name that means ‘his parents are apart’ (Brazilian origin)
Alberto
Alberto – is the Italian/Spanish/Portuguese version of Albert meaning ‘noble and bright’
Alfredo
Alfredo – is the Spanish/Italian/Portuguese version of the English name Alfred meaning ‘elf counsel’ or ‘wise counselor’
Alexandre
Alexandre – this popular Brazilian boy name means ‘defending man’ and has French and Greek origins
Alexio
Alexio – is a handsome Portuguese boy name that’s fairly common in Brazil and means ‘defending man’- it comes from the name Alexander like the above name
Arminio
Arminio – is an Italian and Spanish boy name of German origin that means ‘warrior’ or ‘soldier’
Almir
Almir – is the Brazilian version of Almiro (Italian) and means ‘famous, noble’ or ‘distinguished
Aloisio
Aloisio – is a Portuguese and Spanish boy name that has German origins and means ‘famous warrior’
Alphonsus
Alphonsus – this Italian and Spanish boy name has German roots and means ‘noble and ready’
Alvar
Alvar – is a Spanish boy name meaning ‘elf warrior’ or ‘army of elves’
Amado
Amado – is a Spanish and Portuguese male name meaning ‘loved’
Anastacio
Anastacio – is a boy name of Greek and Spanish origin meaning ‘resurrection
André
André – is of French origin and is also the Portuguese version of Andrew and means ‘strong and manly’
Ângelo
Ângelo – is an Italian and Portuguese boy name that means ‘angel’ or ‘messenger’
Antonio
Antonio – is a boy name of Spanish and Italian version of Anthony which means ‘priceless one’, ‘flourishing’ or ‘praiseworthy’ (Greek origins)
Anselmo
Anselmo – is a handsome boy name of Italian and Portuguese origin meaning ‘with divine protection’
Ariano
Ariano – has Greek and Spanish roots and means ‘warlike’
Aristides
Aristides – is a boy name of Greek origin meaning ‘best’
Arnaldo
Arnaldo – is a unique baby boy name of Spanish, Old French, and Old German origin and it means ‘powerful as an eagle’
Aron
Aron – is the Spanish and Scandinavian form of Aaron which is a Hebrew boy name meaning ‘mountain of strength’
Arsênio
Arsênio – this strong Greek and Spanish boy name means ‘virile, strong’
Artur
Artur – is the Portuguese version of Arthur meaning ‘bear like’
Augusto
Augusto – this unique and beautiful Spanish boy name means ‘great and majestic’
Ayrton
Ayrton – is an English place name meaning ‘farmstead on the river Aire’ and is the name of the legendary Brazilian race car driver Ayrton Senna
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Balduin
Balduin – is a German baby name that means ‘bold friend’
Barrio
Barrio – is a Spanish place name meaning ‘urban district, neighborhood or ‘quarter’
Benicio
Benicio – is a Spanish boy name with Latin roots that means ‘blessed’ or ‘benevolent’
Benjamin
Benjamin – is a cute Hebrew baby boy name that means ‘son of the right hand’
Bernardo
Bernardo – is a Portuguese, Spanish and German boy name meaning ‘strong and bold as a bear’
Breno
Breno – this handsome Brazilian baby boy name comes from Portuguese and means ‘king’
Bruno
Bruno – is a boy name that comes from Old German and means ‘brown’
Bryan
Bryan – is an English and Irish boy name that means ‘noble, brave, strong, and virtuous’
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Caio
Caio – is an Italian and Welsh boy name and is the Brazilian form of Latin name Caius which means ‘joyful’ or ‘rejoicing’
Calvino
Calvino – this popular Brazilian boy name has Italian and French origins and means ‘little bald one’
Camilo
Camilo – is a Spanish and Portuguese boy name that means ‘temple servant’
Carlos
Carlos – is the Spanish and Portuguese version of Charles which means ‘free man’ or ‘warrior’ and has German roots
Carvalho
Carvalho – is such a cute and original baby name that’s actually a Portuguese place name meaning ‘one who lives by the oak trees’
Cassio
Cassio – this cute Italian boy name has Latin origins and means ‘hollow’ or ‘empty’
Celestino
Celestino – is a Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese boy name with Latin roots meaning ‘heavenly’
Celso
Celso – is an Italian and Spanish male name with Latin roots meaning ‘tall, lofty’
César
César – has Spanish, French, and Portuguese roots and means ‘thick head of hair’
Chico
Chico – is a short and cute Spanish boy name that means ‘boy’ or ‘lad’
Cláudio
Cláudio – is a Spanish and Portuguese boy name of Latin origin meaning ‘lame’ or ‘enclosure’
Cristiano
Cristiano – is the Italian and Portuguese version of Christian meaning ‘follower of Christ’
Cristofe
Cristofe – is the Spanish version of Christopher meaning ‘bearer of Christ’
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Dacio
Dacio – is a French boy name that means ‘of the nobility’
Damião
Damião – this handsome Brazilian boy name is Portuguese and has Greek roots which mean ‘tamer’
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Daniel
Daniel – is a beautiful Hebrew baby name that means ‘God is my judge’
Danilo
Danilo – is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese version of Daniel meaning ‘God is my judge’
Dante
Dante – is a unique Italian boy name with Latin roots that means ‘lasting’ or ‘enduring’
Darlan
Darlan – is a Brazilian and Portuguese boy name and is also found in English and means ‘darling’ or ‘sweet man’
Dario
Dario – is a Persian, Italian and Spanish boy name that means ‘kingly’ or ‘rich, wealthy’
Davi
Davi – is a classic Brazilian boy name of Portuguese origin that means ‘beloved’
Delfino
Delfino – is an Italian and Spanish boy name with Greek roots that means ‘dolphin’
Dênis
Dênis – is another classic Portuguese Brazilian boy name with Greek roots meaning ‘a follower of Dionysisu’ (who was the Greek God of wine)
Demetrio
Demetrio – is a Spanish and Portuguese baby boy name with Greek origins that means ‘Earth mother’
Diego
Diego – this cute Spanish boy name means ‘supplanter’
Domingos
Domingos – is traditionally a Spanish name for boys and it means ‘of the Lord’
Dominico
Dominico – this boy name has Latin origins and means ‘belonging to the Lord’
Donaldo
Donaldo – is the Spanish version of Donald meaning ‘great chief’ or ‘world leader’ (Scottish origin)
Dorival
Dorival – this unique Brazilian boy name has German roots meaning ‘heroic leader’ or ‘leader of an army’
Dylon
Dylon – is a boy name of Welsh origin that means ‘like a lion’ or ‘son of the sea’
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Edgar
Edgar – is a boy name of Old English origin and it means ‘wealthy spearman’
Edson
Edson – is a very popular Brazilian boy name meaning ‘son of the fortunate warrior’
Eduardo
Eduardo – is the Spanish form of Edward which means ‘wealthy guardian’
Eliano
Eliano – is a common Brazilian boy name that is of Hebrew origin and means ‘My God is Jehovah’
Elias
Elias – is another variant of the above Hebrew boy name and means ‘Yahweh is God’
Elisio
Elisio – is an Italian and Spanish boy name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘God is my salvation’
Emanuel
Emanuel – this Spanish boy name has Hebrew origins and means ‘God is with us’
Emerico
Emerico – is a Spanish and Portuguese baby name meaning ‘industrious leader’ or ‘work, power’
Emiliano
Emiliano – is the Spanish and Italian version of Aemilianus (Roman name) meaning ‘rival’
Enrique
Enrique – is the Spanish variant of Henry which is a German boy name meaning ‘ruler of the home’
Enzo
Enzo – is a unique boy name of Italian origin meaning ‘ruler of the home’
Érico
Érico – this Portuguese boy name means ‘king forever’
Ernesto
Ernesto – is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian version of Ernest which is a German name meaning ‘serious’
Ermenegildo
Ermenegildo – is the Spanish and Italian version of the German boy name Irmingild which means ‘great valor’
Eurico
Eurico – this Spanish boy name means ‘kingly’ or ‘eternal ruler’
Fábio
Fábio – is an Italian boy name with Latin roots meaning ‘bean farmer’
Fabrício
Fabrício – this cute Spanish boy name means ‘craftsman’ or ‘smith’
Falco
Falco – this cool Italian and Spanish boy name means ‘falcon’
Felipe
Felipe – is the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of Philip which is a Greek boy name meaning ‘lover of horses’
Ferreira
Ferreira – is a Galician and Portuguese name that means ‘iron mine’
Fernando
Fernando – is the Spanish, Portuguese and Italian version of Ferdinand which is a German name meaning ‘daring, adventurous, conqueror, courageous’
Flávio
Flávio – this Spanish and Italian boy name has Latin origins and means ‘yellow-haired one’
Floriano
Floriano – is an Italian and French baby name that means ‘to flower’ or ‘to blossom’
Francisco
Francisco – is a Spanish and Portuguese boy name with Latin origins meaning ‘free man’ or ‘French man’
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Gabriel
Gabriel – is one of the most common Brazilian boy names (it’s in the top 5) you’ll hear, it has Hebrew origins and means ‘God is my strength’
Gael
Gael – is a French boy name that is also used a lot in Spanish speaking countries, it means ‘blessed’ and ‘generous’
Galiano
Galiano – this cute and unique Italian and Spanish boy name means ‘rooster’
Gaspar
Gaspar – is a cute Spanish boy name and the Portuguese version of Jasper, it means ‘treasure’ (Latin roots)
Georgino
Georgino – is an Italian boy name of Greek origin meaning ‘farmer’
Geovanni
Geovanni – this classic Italian boy name means ‘mercy of God’
Geraldo
Geraldo – is a male Spanish version of Gerald and it means ‘spear rule’
Germano
Germano – is a cute French boy name with Latin origins meaning ‘bud, seed’
Getúlio
Getúlio – is a boy name you don’t hear very often and is Italian and Portuguese, it means ‘person from Getulia’
Gilberto
Gilberto – is an Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese boy name that means ‘pledge’ or ‘bright promise’
Giliard
Giliard – this Brazilian baby name has Portuguese and German roots, it means ‘bright and famous noble one’
Giovanni
Giovanni – this beautiful boy name is of Italian origin and has Hebrew roots and means ‘gift from God’
Graciliano
Graciliano – is a very common surname in Brazil that can be a boy name too, it has Latin roots and means ‘graceful, beautiful, and effortless’
Gregório
Gregório – is an Italian, Portuguese and Spanish boy name that means ‘watchful’
Guilherme
Guilherme – is a Portuguese boy name that’s the equivalent of William, it means ‘determined protector’ or ‘brave protector’ and is of Brazilian origin
Gustavo
Gustavo – this Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese boy name means ‘royal staff’
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Hector
Hector – is a Greek boy name that means ‘to restrain’ or ‘holding fast’
Heitor
Heitor – is the Portuguese version of the above Greek boy name that means ‘to restrain, defend’
Hélder
Hélder – is a Portuguese name of German origin meaning ‘hell’s door’
Hélio
Hélio – this beautiful Spanish boy name has Greek roots that means ‘the sun’
Hamilton
Hamilton – there’s been an increase in the use of English surnames as Brazilian first names, apparently, this is more popular in lower social classes because parents want to avoid giving their children ‘poor’ names, and these were seen as classy or upper class – its an English name meaning ‘treeless hill’
Henrique
Henrique – is the Portuguese boy name for Henry which is an Old German name that means ‘home ruler’
Heraldo
Heraldo – is the Portuguese equivalent of Herald which is an English baby name that means ‘commander’ or ‘one who proclaims’
Hermano
Hermano – this popular Brazilian boy name is Portuguese and means ‘army man’
Hilario
Hilario – this Spanish boy name is of Greek origin and means ‘happy, cheerful’
Horácio
Horácio – is an Italian and Spanish boy name of Latin origin meaning ‘keeper of time’
Hugo
Hugo – is a German, Spanish and Portuguese boy name that means ‘mind, intellect’
Humberto
Humberto – is the Spanish and Portuguese version of Humbert which is a German boy name meaning ‘shining intellect’ or ‘renowned warrior’
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Idario
Idario – is one of the more rare Brazilian boy names and is of Latin origin its meaning is unknown
Igor
Igor – is a Russian boy name that means ‘warrior’ or ‘archer’
Inacio
Inacio – is a common Spanish and Portuguese boy name that means ‘fiery’
Isaque
Isaque – is the Portuguese variant of Isaac which is a Hebrew baby name meaning ‘one who laughs or rejoices’
Isaquias
Isaquias – is a very rare boy name populaized by Brazilian gold metalist in canoe sprit, Isaquias QUEIROZ DOS SANTOS – meaning unknown
Israel
Israel – is a Hebrew boy name that means ‘God contends’
Ítalo
Ítalo – is a popular Brazilian boy name that’s Italian and means ‘from Italy’
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Jair
Jair – is a Spanish boy name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘he shines’
Jânio
Jânio – this Portuguese Brazilian baby boy name is another uncommon one – meaning not known
Javier
Javier – is a Spanish variant of Xavier which means ‘bright’
João
João – is a very popular Brazilian boy name that’s the Portuguese version of John and it means ‘God is gracious’
Joaquim
Joaquim – is a Portuguese boy name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘established by God’
Jorge
Jorge – is the Portuguese and Spanish version of George which is a Greek boy name meaning ‘farmer’
José
José – is the Spanish form of Joseph which is a Hebrew boy name which means ‘God will increase’
Juan
Juan – is a Spanish variant of John which is a Hebrew boy name that means ‘Gift from God’
Juliano
Juliano – this handsome Spanish boy name has Latin and Greek origins and can mean ‘youthful’ or ‘Jove’s child’
Julio
Julio – is another form of the above Spanish boy name meaning ‘youthful’
Juscelino
Juscelino – this rare Portuguese Brazilian boy name means ‘rightful, fair’ and is of Latin origin
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Kaua
Kaua – is a unique Brazilian baby boy name that’s of Portuguese origin, it means ‘one who is sensitive’
Kléber
Kléber – is a Brazilian boy name that’s pretty common (although it’s much more commonly spelled Cléber) and could mean ‘to split’ or ‘to cleave’
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Lázaro
Lázaro – is a Spanish and Italian boy name that’s popular in Brazil, it means ‘God is my help’ and is of Hebrew origin
Leandro
Leandro – is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese version of Leander which is an English boy name meaning ‘lion man’
Leonel
Leonel – has fallen in popularity in Brazil so if you want a rare Brazilian boy name, this could work. It’s the Spanish version of Lionel which has Latin and Greek roots meaning ‘lion’
Leopoldo
Leopoldo – is one of those vintage boy names you don’t hear anymore and it’s the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese version of Leopold which comes from German and means ‘bold people’
Leonardo
Leonardo – is the Spanish, Italian and Portuguese version of a German name Leonhard which means ‘brave as a lion’
Lorenzo
Lorenzo – is the Spanish and Italian version of Lawrence which is a boy name of Latin origin meaning ‘laurel crown’
Lourenço
Lourenço – is one of those classic Brazilian Portuguese baby names that were popular in the past and has become quite rare these days, it is of Latin origin and means ‘of Laurentum’
Luan
Luan – this unique Brazilian boy name is quickly gaining popularity, in Portuguese, it means ‘moon’, while in Albanian it means ‘lion’
Lucas
Lucas – is quite a popular boy name in Brazil (currently in the top 10) so it would be a great choice for anyone looking for a Brazilian American boy name. It is of Latin origin and means ‘man from Lucania’ or Greek roots suggest ‘bringer of light’
Luciano
Luciano – is a Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese boy name that is derived from Latin and means ‘light’
Lúcio
Lúcio – if you’re looking for a more rare boy name, this one could work. This Portuguese boy baby name means ‘light’
Luiz (Luis)
Luiz (or Luis) – is another popular Brazilian boy name that’s made it to the top 10. This Spanish boy name has German origins and means ‘renowned warrior’
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Maicon
Maicon –
Marcario
Marcario – this handsome boy name has Greek origins and means ‘blessed’
Marcelino
Marcelino – is a rare Brazilian boy name that is Spanish and Italian, it has Latin origins and means ‘young warrior’
Marcelo
Marcelo – is a more common boy name in Brazil, it is an Italian and Spanish name of Latin origin meaning ‘young warrior’
Manfredo
Manfredo – is one of those boy names you don’t hear anymore, it is Italian and Spanish and has German roots that means ‘powerful, peace’
Manoel
Manoel – is the Portuguese version of Emmanuel which is a Hebrew boy name meaning ‘God is with us’ (Brazilian origin)
Manuel
Manuel – is the Spanish version of Emmanuel meaning ‘God is among us’ (Hebrew)
Marcio
Marcio – is a beautiful unique Brazilian boy name that is Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish with Latin origins meaning ‘of Mars’
Marco
Marco – this Spanish and Italian boy name is of Latin origin and means ‘warlike’ or ‘dedicated to Mars’
Mário
Mário – is another Italian and Spanish boy name of Latin origin, it means ‘manly’, or ‘warlike’
Martino
Martino – this Spanish and Italian boy name of Latin origin means ‘dedicated to Mars’ or ‘warlike’
Mateo
Mateo – is a Spanish and Portuguese boy name (a variant of Matthew) of Hebrew origin that means ‘gift of God’
Mateus
Mateus – is a Portuguese boy name of Hebrew origin that’s quite popular in Brazil, it means ‘gift of God’
Matheus
Matheus – this version isn’t as popular as the above one, this Hebrew name means ‘gift of God’
Maurício
Maurício – is a Spanish and Portuguese boy name of Latin origin that means ‘moorish’ or ‘dark-skinned’
Maximino
Maximino – this Portuguese and Spanish boy name is of Latin origin and means ‘the greatest’
Miguel
Miguel – is the Spanish and Portuguese version of Micheal, which is a Hebrew baby name that means ‘who is like God?”
Milton
Milton – is a Brazilian American boy name that peaked in popularity in the 60s and then sort of fell off the radar and has become more of a rare Brazilian boy name. It’s an English boy name that means ‘settlement with a mill’
Murilo
Murilo – is another uncommon Brazilian boy name that’s starting to climb the charts, edging closer to the top 100. It is a Portuguese boy name of Latin origin meaning ‘myrtle tree’
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Naamã
Naamã – this Brazilian boy name is of Hebrew origin and means ‘pleasant or ‘beautiful’
Naolin
Naolin – this Indigenous Brazilian boy name is Spanish and means ‘Aztec God of the Sun’
Natalio
Natalio – is a Spanish boy name meaning ‘born on Christmas day’
Natanael
Natanael – is the Spanish variation of Nathaniel which is a Hebrew boy name meaning ‘Gift of God’
Nenê
Nenê – is a unisex Brazilian name that’s quite rare, it’s a Spanish name (and term of endearment) meaning ‘baby’
Nelson (Nilson)
Nelson – is another English name you find in Brazil, it’s an Irish boy name meaning ‘champion’ or English name meaning ‘son of Neil’
Neymar
Neymar – is a modern Brazilian name that’s more of an invented name made popular by star Brazilian footballer Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior. It combines the names Netuno (meaning ‘to swim’ or ‘water’) and Mars (god of war)
Nicolau
Nicolau – is the Portuguese variation of Nicholas which is a Greek name meaning ‘victory of the people’
Norberto
Norberto – is the Spanish version of a German boy name that means ‘shining from the north’
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Octávio
Octávio – is the Spanish form of Octavius which is a Latin boy name that means ‘eighth’
Oscar
Oscar – is an English and Irish boy name that means ‘God spear’ and is becoming more and more common in Brazil
Olavo
Olavo – is the Portuguese variation of Olaf which is an Old Norse boy name that means ‘ancestor’s relic or descendent’
Orlando
Orlando – is a boy name of Italian origin with German roots meaning ‘renowned throughout the land’
Oswaldo
Oswaldo – is the Portuguese, Spanish and Italian variation of Oswald which is a German baby name meaning ‘divine ruler or power’
Otto
Otto – is a German boy name meaning ‘wealthy’ that is slowly climbing the baby name charts in Brazil
Ovídio
Ovídio – is a vintage Brazilian boy name you don’t hear anymore, it is of Spanish origin and means ‘shepherd’
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Pablo
Pablo – is the Spanish form of Paul which is a Latin boy name that means ‘small’ or ‘humble’
Paco
Paco – this Spanish boy name is becoming a more modern (although unpopular) choice in Brazil and it means ‘free’
Paulo
Paulo – is a top Brazilian boy name (#6th on the list), it’s the Italian and Portuguese version of Paul which is a Latin name meaning ‘humble’ or ‘small’
Pascoal
Pascoal – is a handsome Portuguese boy name that means ‘child of Easter’
Patricio
Patricio – is the Spanish and Portuguese version of Patrick which is a Latin boy name that means ‘noble’ or ‘patrician’
Pedro
Pedro – is another cool Brazilian boy name that’s on the top 10 list, it’s the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of Peter which is Latin and means ‘rock’
Pietro
Pietro – is another Brazilian baby boy name that’s on the rise. It’s the Spanish and Portuguese variant of Peter which is a Greek name meaning ‘rock’
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Quintino
Quintino – is of Latin origin and means ‘fifth born son’
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Rafael
Rafael – is a handsome and very popular Brazilian boy name, it’s the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent to Raphael which is a Hebrew baby name meaning ‘God has healed’
Raimundo
Raimundo – is a Spanish and Portuguese name of German origin meaning ‘wise defender’
Ramon
Ramon – this cool and unique boy name is Spanish and has German roots meaning ‘wise protection’
Raul
Raul – is the Spanish and Portuguese version of Ralph which is a German baby boy name meaning ‘wolf counsel’
Reginaldo
Reginaldo – this rare Brazilian baby boy name has Latin roots and means ‘ruler’s advisor’
Renan
Renan – could be an alternative form of Ronan which is an Irish name meaning ‘little seal’
Ricardo
Ricardo – this beautiful Spanish and Portuguese boy name means ‘powerful brave ruler’
Rivaldo
Rivaldo – is a unique boy name you probably haven’t heard. It’s a Portuguese boy name meaning ‘rival’
Roberto
Roberto – is a cute Brazilian boy name common in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian and equivalent to Robert which is a German name meaning ‘famed, bright, shining’
Robson
Robson – was more popular in Brazil in the 80s and has lost steam since then. It’s the Portuguese form of Rob which has German origins and means ‘bright’ ‘fame’ or ‘son fo Robert’
Rodrigo
Rodrigo – is a Portuguese and Spanish boy name of German origin meaning ‘famous ruler’
Rogério
Rogério – is a Portuguese variation of Roger which is a German boy name meaning ‘famous spear’
Romário
Romário – is the Portuguese and Spanish version of Romeo which is an Italian boy name that means ‘pilgrim to Rome’
Romulo
Romulo – is another handsome and unique Portuguese boy name, this one means ‘from Rome’
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Sabino
Sabino – this Portuguese and Spanish male name means ‘wise’ (Latin origin)
Salomão
Salomão – is a Portuguese boy name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘man of peace’
Salvador
Salvador – this Spanish and Portuguese baby boy name has Latin origins and means ‘savior’
Samuel
Samuel – is a less common Brazilian American baby name (but still in the top 100) it is a Hebrew name meaning ‘God has heard’
Sávio
Sávio – is a cute Italian boy name that means ‘clever, wise’
Santiago
Santiago – is a Spanish boy name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘supplanter’ or Latin “saint James’
Sebastião
Sebastião – this unique Portuguese boy name is quite common in Braz and it has Latin and Greek roots and means ‘man from Sebasta’
Severino
Severino – this Italian boy name has French and Latin roots and means ‘stern, severe, serious’
Sérgio
Sérgio – is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese version of a Latin and Roman name (Sergius) which means ‘to serve’
Sidney
Sidney – is a cute French and English boy name that means ‘Saint Denis’
Silas
Silas – is a cute Greek boy name of Latin origin meaning ‘woods’ or ‘forest’
Silvano
Silvano – is a handsome Spanish and Italian boy name of Latin origin meaning ‘one who lives in the woods’
Silvio
Silvio – is creeping closer to the top 100 Brazilian boy names, it is a Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese male name of Latin origin meaning ‘forest, woods’
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Tadeu
Tadeu – is a Portuguese boy name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘gift of God’
Tarcisio
Tarcisio – is an Italian boy name of Latin origin meaning ‘from Tarsus’
Teodoro
Teodoro – is a Spanish and Italian boy name of Greek origin meaning ‘divine gift’
Thales
Thales – this unique Greek boy name means ‘to blossom’
Thiago
Thiago – is a popular Brazilian boy name, it means ‘may God protect’ and is of Hebrew origin and is the Portuguese version of James
Tomás
Tomás – is the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of Thomas which is a Hebrew boy name meaning ‘twin’
Túlio
Túlio – this Spanish boy name has Latin origins and means ‘the one who leads’
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Ulísses
Ulísses – is a Greek boy name of Latin origin meaning ‘wrathful’ or ‘hatred’
Uriel
Uriel – is a unique Hebrew boy name meaning ‘God is my light’
V
Vagner
Vagner – is another popular baby name in Brazil, it comes from German and means ‘wagon maker’
Valdo
Valdo – is another strong German boy name, this one means ‘powerful ruler’
Válter
Válter – is the Italian and Portuguese variant of Walter which is a boy name that comes from Old High German and means ‘strong fighter’ or ‘army ruler’
Valentim
Valentim – this uncommon boy name comes from Latin and means ‘strength, health’
Vanderlei
Vanderlei – is another popular given name and surname in Brazil (also the name of some famous Brazilian footballers), it is of Dutch origin and means ‘one who hails from the slate land’
Vasco
Vasco – this Spanish boy name may mean ‘crow’ or ‘someone from the Basque region’
Vicente
Vicente – is the Spanish and Portuguese version of Vincent which comes from Latin and means ‘victorious’
Virgilio
Virgilio – is the Spanish version of Vergil and is of Latin origin and means ‘flourishing’ or ‘staff bearer’
Vitor
Vitor – is another classic Brazilian male name, it comes from Latin (Victor) and means ‘conqueror’
Vinícius
Vinícius – is the Portuguese version of the Latin name Vinicius which means ‘vine’ or ‘wine’
W
Walter
Walter – is far less common than Valter, this German boy name means ‘commander of the army’
Willian
Willian – is a strong boy name of German origin meaning ‘determined protector’ or ‘will, desire’ or ‘with gilded helmet’
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Xesús
Xesús – this unique and uncommon Brazilian boy name is of Hebrew origin and means ‘God is salvation’
Y
Yago
Yago – is a Spanish male name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘supplanter’ or ‘may God protect’
Yan
Yan – is a boy name of Bulgarian origin that means ‘God is gracious’
Yuri
Yuri – is the Ukranian and Russian form of George which means ‘farmer’ or ‘light of God’ (Hebrew)
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Zacarias
Zacarias – this Spanish boy name has Hebrew origins and means ‘remembered by God’
Zarco
Zarco – is a Portuguese and Spanish boy name that means ‘light blue eyes’
Zé
Zé – is a classic Portuguese boy name that means ‘God will increase’
Zeferino
Zeferino – is a Portuguese male name of Greek origin that means ‘west wind’
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WRAPPING UP BRAZILIAN BABY NAMES
I hope this list of Brazilian boy names has given you some unique baby name inspiration as you hunt for the perfect name for your little man.
There is such a wonderful mix of traditional boy names and more modern and unique boy names you probably haven’t heard. There’s bound to be at least one you love!
Finding the perfect name can be super daunting because it really does have to fit just right. So when you do find it, I would suggest holding off on sharing it with close family or friends because sometimes you get those unwanted opinions that can sway your choice.
I would suggest asking your baby name questions on forums of baby websites or even Reddit. You’ll get some unbiased answers and since they’re just strangers anyway, they won’t really sway your choices.
Whatever you decide on will be perfect and everyone will grow to love it so don’t overthink, I say, go with your gut.
As long as you (and your partner) decide it’s the right name, that’s all that matters.
Happy hunting!