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Geraldo
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Spear ruler
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German
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Gilberto
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Bright promise
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French
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Giovanni
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God is gracious
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Italian
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Gregorio
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An Italian and Spanish form of Gregory.
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Spanish
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Guilherme
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Will helmet, protection
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German
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Gustavo
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Royal staff; staff of the gods
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Scandinavian
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Heitor
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Form of Hector
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Portuguese
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Helio
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The sun
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Spanish
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Henrique
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Home ruler
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German
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Horacio
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Timekeeper
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Latin, Spanish
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Ignacio
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A Spanish and Portuguese form of Ignatius.
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Portuguese, Spanish
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Inacio
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Form of Ignatius
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Latin, Portuguese, Spanish
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Isaias
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God is salvation
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Latin
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Isaque
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Form of Isaac
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Portuguese
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Jacare
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Alligator
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Portuguese
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Lourenco
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Form of Luke
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Portuguese
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Luan
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Moon
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Portuguese
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Luciano
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Light
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Latin
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Lucio
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Light; from Lucanus
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Latin
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Luis
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Famous warrior
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Spanish
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Luiz
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A Portuguese form of Louis.
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Spanish
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Marcelo
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Form of Marcellus
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French
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Marco
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Warlike
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Italian
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Marcos
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Dedicated to Mars
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Latin
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Mateo
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Gift of God
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Spanish
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Mateus
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Gift of God
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Hebrew
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Miguel
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Who is Like God?
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Spanish
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Murilo
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Small wall
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Portuguese
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Natal
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Birthday
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Spanish
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Nelson
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“The son of Nell or Neal,” from Nell or Neal and son.
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English
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Neto
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Serious
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Spanish
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Nicolau
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Form of Nicholas
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Portuguese
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Norberto
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Northern brightness
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German
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Nova
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New
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Latin
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Orlando
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“The fame of the land,” an Italian variant of Roland, which see.
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Spanish
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Osvaldo
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God's power
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German
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Paolo
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Small
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Latin
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Pascal
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Easter child
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Latin
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Patricio
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Patrician, noble
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Latin
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Pedro
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Stone
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Spanish
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Rafael
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God heals
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Spanish
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Raimundo
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Protecting hands
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German
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Ravi
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Sun
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Indian (Sanskrit)
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Renan
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Variant of Ronan
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Portuguese
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Renato
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Ruler's advisor; rebirth
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Latin
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Tadeu
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Heart
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Greek
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Teodoro
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God's gift
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Greek
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Thiago
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Supplanter
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Portuguese
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Tomas
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Twin
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Aramaic
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Ulisses
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Variant of Ulysses
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Portuguese
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Valente
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Valiant
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Portuguese
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Vanderlei
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Variant of the Dutch surname van der Lee
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Portuguese
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Vicente
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Prevailing
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Latin
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Vitor
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Champion
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Latin
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Xanti
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Short form of Xantiago
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Portuguese
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Xavante
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Of the Xavante people
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Portuguese
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Yago
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He who supplants
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Welsh
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Yuri
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Farmer; form of George
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Russian
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Zacarias
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The Lord recalled
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Hebrew
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Zenon
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Hospitable; gift of Zeus
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Greek
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Brazilian boy names offer ear-pleasing sounds and heartwarming meanings. Popular names in the country often originate there, but many others come from faraway lands since this massive South American nation is a true melting pot of cultures. Homegrown Brazilian names might feature the hallmarks of the nation’s Portuguese tongue, or they’re influenced by the country’s incredible indigenous roots or pops of Spanish from nearby nations. This blend of backgrounds makes researching them a treat, as you never know what history of wisdom you’ll come across. Let’s get to know some of these incredible names and see if any suit your sweet son.
Brazilian boy names contain many monikers you’ve likely heard of, especially variants of classics often used in the U.S. Thiago is a well-known moniker among them. This form of James means “supplanter.” Ignacio is another beloved boy’s name. He’s a Spanish and Portuguese variant of Ignatius with ties to fire. Alexandre is a handsome form of Alexander, while Miguel is a variant of Michael. Others include Hector‘s friend Heitor and Henry‘s buddy Henrique.
Other Brazilian boy names are unique to the country. Vanderlei is a spinoff of a Dutch surname almost exclusively used in Brazil. There’s also Cauã, a popular pick in the country meaning “hawk.” His alternative spelling Kauã is also quite common. Murilo is another excellent choice. Meaning “small wall,” this adorable pick ages nicely. See Kaique, Edvaldo, and Renan for more.
Place names are some of our favorite Brazilian boy names as they tap into the country’s gorgeous scenery. Paulo is an obvious star here, as he’s associated with Brazil’s most populated city, São Paulo. This variant of Paul means “small.” Natal is another great choice, relating to “the city of the sun” in Brazil’s northeastern tip. He means “Christmas” in Portuguese, so he may be a little strange to use in Brazil, but he’s a solid choice for stateside kiddos. For a more name-like choice, see Salvador, a moniker connected to a city in the state of Bahia. Known for its amazing coastal views and rich Afro-Brazilian culture, it’s a must-see destination for travelers. Check out Rio, Anastacio, and Cristo for more place-themed monikers with Brazilian ties.
Explore more Brazilian boy names and their meanings on our extended list.
