Brazilian baby boy names are a blend of indigenous, Portuguese, and African influences, showcasing the country's rich cultural tapestry. Popular names like Gabriel, Lucas, and Matheus are often chosen for their timeless appeal, while others, such as Kaique and Enzo, exude a more contemporary vibe. 

Many names carry powerful meanings related to strength, bravery, and resilience, making them ideal choices for strong and confident boys.

Brazilian baby boy names with meanings

1. Adriel (follower of God)

2. Aleixo (defender)

3. Alexandre (defender of mankind)

4. Aloysio (famous warrior)

5. Alonso (noble and ready)

6. Américo (ruler of the home)

7. André (manly)

8. Antonio (priceless)

9. Augusto (majestic)

10. Aurélio (golden)

11. Bernardo (brave as a bear)

12. Bruno (brown-haired, dark-skinned)

13. Caetano (one who rejoices)

14. Carlos (free man)

15. Celso (tall)

16. César (head of hair)

17. Christiano (follower of Christ)

18. Cristiano (follower of Christ)

19. Danilo (God is my judge)

20. Davi (beloved)

21. Diego (supplanter)

22. Diogo (supplanter)

23. Djalma (strong warrior)

24. Edson (son of Edward)

25. Eduardo (wealthy guardian)

26. Egídio (squire)

27. Elias (my God is Yahweh)

28. Emanuel (God is with us)

29. Enzo (ruler of the estate)

30. Erico (ruler)

31. Estevão (crown)

32. Fabiano (bean grower)

33. Fabrício (craftsman)

34. Felipe (lover of horses)

35. Fernando (adventurer)

36. Flávio (blond)

37. Francisco (free man)

38. Gabriel (God is my strength)

39. Genaro (noble)

40. Geoffrey (peaceful traveler)

41. Geraldo (ruler with a spear)

42. Gil (joy)

43. Gilmar (brave warrior)

44. Geraldo (ruler with a spear)

45. Guilherme (resolute protector)

46. Gustavo (staff of the gods)

47. Heitor (to hold)

48. Henrique (ruler of the household)

49. Hélio (sun)

50. Hugo (mind, intellect)

51. Igor (warrior)

52. Ítalo (from Italy)

53. Ivo (yew)

54. Ivan (God is gracious)

55. Jack (God is gracious)

56. Jaime (supplanter)

57. Jefferson (son of Jeffrey)

58. Jerônimo (sacred name)

59. João (God is gracious)

60. Joaquim (raised by Yahweh)

61. Joaquín (raised by Yahweh)

62. Jonas (dove)

63. Jonathan (gift of God)

64. José (God will add)

65. Júlio (youthful)

66. Juliano (youthful)

67. Jurandir (he who illuminates)

68. Juscelino (fair play)

69. Kevin (handsome champion)

70. Laurence (laurel-crowned)

71. Leandro (lion man)

72. Leonardo (brave lion)

73. Leopoldo (brave people)

74. Luan (moon)

75. Lucas (light)

76. Luiz (famous warrior)

77. Maicon (great warrior)

78. Marcelo (warlike)

79. Marco (warlike)

80. Marcos (warlike)

81. Mário (manly)

82. Mateus (gift of God)

83. Matheus (gift of God)

84. Maurício (dark-skinned)

85. Miguel (who is like God)

86. Murilo (ruler of the wall)

87. Natan (gift from God)

88. Nathan (gift from God)

89. Nei (God is merciful)

90. Ney (God is merciful)

91. Nicolas (victory of the people)

92. Nilson (son of Neil)

93. Otávio (eighth-born)

94. Patrick (nobleman)

95. Paulo (humble)

96. Pedro (rock)

97. Rafael (God has healed)

98. Rafaelo (healing God)

99. Ramiro (wise protector)

100. Ramon (wise protector)

101. Raul (wolf counselor)

102. Renato (reborn)

103. Ricardo (brave ruler)

104. Roberto (famous brilliance)

105. Rodrigo (famous ruler)

106. Rômulo (of Rome)

107. Ronaldo (wise ruler)

108. Samuel (heard by God)

109. Sandro (defender of mankind)

110. Sebastião (venerable)

111. Selton (sells settlements)

112. Serafim (fiery)

113. Sérgio (attendant)

114. Silas (of the forest)

115. Silvio (man of the woods)

116. Thiago (supplanter)

117. Thomas (twin)

118. Tiago (supplanter)

119. Valdecir (brave warrior)

120. Valdir (brave warrior)

121. Vanderlei (from the valley)

122. Víctor (victorious)

123. Vinicius (conqueror, winner)

124. Vitor (victorious)

125. Wallace (Welshman)

126. Walter (ruler of the army)

127. Washington (estate of the wealthy one)

128. Wesley (western meadow)

129. Willian (resolute protector)

130. Wilson (son of William)

131. Wladimir (ruler of peace)

132. Yuri (farmer)

133. Zaqueu (pure)

134. Zélio (zeal)

135. Zenon (gift of Zeus)

136. Zeno (gift of Zeus)

137. Zeus (god of sky and thunder)

138. Ziraldo (bird of the forest)

139. Zoran (rattlesnake)

140. Zózimo (vital, lively)

141. Zacarias (remembered by God)

142. Zé Afonso (warrior)

143. Zé Miguel (who is like God)

144. Zé Roberto (famous brilliance)

145. Zé Sérgio (attendant)

146. Zé Victor (victorious)

147. Zico (short for Arthur Antunes Coimbra)

148. Zoltán (life)

149. Zózimo (vital, lively)

150. Zuleido (bright or shining light)

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