Trendy & Modern Portuguese Baby Boy Names for Your Newborn
Choosing a name for your newborn is a beautiful journey, and finding the perfect one can be a meaningful experience. For Portuguese parents, baby boy names often hold deep significance, reflecting values of faith, wisdom, and tradition. In 2025, the trend is all about modern names that carry traditional Portuguese meanings while sounding fresh and unique.
If you’re looking for a trendy and meaningful name, options like Andre (meaning ‘Manly, brave. Variant of English Andrew.’), Bernardo (meaning ‘Strong as a bear.’), and Cruz (meaning ‘Cross.’) are perfect choices. These names offer a blend of modern appeal with spiritual depth, making them ideal for today’s parents..
For those seeking more traditional yet modern-sounding names, Duarte, Eduardo, and Javier are timeless options that never go out of style. These names are inspired by Portuguese history, prophets, and virtues, providing a strong cultural connection.
Explore this collection of trendy and modern Portuguese baby boy names to find the one that resonates with your faith and family values. Give your child a name that’s not only meaningful but also stands out in today’s world.
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Andre | Manly, brave. Variant of English Andrew. | Boy | 6 | |
| Andy | Manly, brave. Variant of English Andrew. | Boy | 8 | |
| Angelino | Messenger. Biblical name for spirit messengers God sends men. | Boy | 5 | |
| Angelo | Messenger. Biblical name for spirit messengers God sends men. | Boy | 9 | |
| Bernardo | Strong as a bear. | Boy | 5 | |
| Cruz | Cross. | Boy | 5 | |
| Duarte | He who watches over the land. | Boy | 6 | |
| Eduardo | Prosperous guardian. | Boy | 5 | |
| Edwardo | Prosperous guardian. | Boy | 7 | |
| Javier | Bright. Variant of Xavier. | Boy | 2 | |
| Joao | Variant of the Hebrew John 'Jehovah has been gracious, has shown favor.'. | Boy | 5 | |
| Jorge | Variant of George. | Boy | 1 | |
| Jose | May God give increase. | Boy | 4 | |
| Leonardo | Lion-bold. Leonardo da Vinci is considered by many to be the most brilliant and creative men who ever lived. | Boy | 3 | |
| Leopoldo | A bold man. | Boy | 4 | |
| Luciano | Form of Luke. 'Light, illumination.'. | Boy | 3 | |
| Lucio | Form of Luke. 'Light, illumination.'. | Boy | 6 | |
| Marco | Of Mars, the god of war. | Boy | 5 | |
| Marques | Of Mars, the god of war. A title name ranking below duke and above earl. | Boy | 4 | |
| Mateus | Gift of God. | Boy | 7 | |
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| Maureo | Dark-skinned, A Moor. | Boy | 1 | |
| Patricio | Patrician, noble. Form of Patrick. | Boy | 1 | |
| Paulino | Little. Form of Paul. | Boy | 7 | |
| Paulo | Little. Form of Paul. | Boy | 2 | |
| Pedro | A rock. Form of Peter. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ricardo | Powerful, strong ruler. | Boy | 5 | |
| Roberto | Famed, bright, shining. | Boy | 3 | |
| Rodrigo | Famous ruler. | Boy | 5 | |
| Roque | Rock. | Boy | 4 | |
| Silverio | Variant of Sylvanus referring to the mythological Greek god of trees. | Boy | 1 | |
| Teodoro | God given. | Boy | 2 | |
| Valente | Strong. Variant of Valentinus, the name of more than 50 saints and three Roman emperors. | Boy | 7 | |
| Vicente | Conquering. | Boy | 6 | |
| Vidal | Life. Used as both surname and given name. See also Vito. | Boy | 3 | |
| Zacarias | Jehovah has remembered. | Boy | 6 | |
