Still have no idea on what to name your baby boy? Take a look at these Traditional Filipino baby boy names and their meanings.
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Naming your baby is one of the most exciting parts of being a new parent. The name you are going to give your baby will be a an important piece of his identity. Choosing a name requires a crucial decision-making process that sometimes needs research.
To help you, we came up with a list of traditional Filipino baby boy names with their corresponding meanings.
200 traditional Filipino baby boy names and their meaning
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- Aaron – high mountain
- Adrian – a popular name meaning “sea” or “water.”
- Abraham – father of nation
- Adan – first man on earth
- Ace – unity
- Adonis – extremely good looking
- Agapito -loved
- Akio – bright man
- Alejandro – helper of mankind
- Alex – defender of men
- Albert / Alberto – noble and bright
- Allen – Harmony, pagkakasundo
- Alon – a unique Filipino baby boy name which means “waves.” Also a short form of Alfonzo and Alphonso.
- Andrei – warrior
- Andres – brave
- Angelito – little angel
- Angelo – messenger of God
- Antonio – a widely used and traditional baby boy name which means “worthy of praise and value.”
- Araw – sun
- Arnold – a name derived from an old German name that means eagle power.
- Asterio – star
- Axel – father is peace
- Bagani – warrior
- Bagwis – a unique Filipino baby boy name which means “long feather.”
- Bayani – an old Filipino baby boy name which means “hero.”
- Ben – high mountain
- Benigno – kind
- Bien – good
- Benjie – a Tagalog variant of the name Benjamin that means “son of the right hand, son of the south and son of luck.”
- Bulan – In Filipino folklore, Bulan is the deity of the moon.
- Calag – soul
- Caesar/Cesar – derived from the Latin name Caesar which means “long-haired.”
- Carlo – a famous name with French origin that means “strong.”
- Christian – a popular baby boy name that means “follower of Christ.”
- Christopher – a popular baby boy name which means “carrier of Christ.”
- Crisanto – a traditional name which means “golden flower.”
- Crispin – curly hair
- Dakila – a unique Filipino baby boy name that means “big and great.”
- Danilo – a traditional baby boy name and a Tagalog variant of the name Daniel that means “God is my judge.”
- Dante – lasting, enduring
- Darwin – dear friend
- Datu – a unique Filipino baby boy name that means “chief.”
- David – another popular baby boy name which means “beloved.”
- Diego – a traditional baby boy name which means “he who replaces.”
- Drew – Manly
- Donato – giver
- Dos – two
- Earl – Nobleman
- Edmund/Edmond – prosperity
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Edward – a popular name which means “rich guard.”
- Efren – a Spanish variant of the name Ephraim which means “fertile and fruitful.”
- Eli – high
- Emmanuel – God is with us
- Enrique – home rule
- Enzo – Winner
- Erik/Eric – a popular baby boy name all over the world which means “eternal ruler” or “honorable king.”
- Esteban – crown
- Ethan – strong
- Ezekiel – God’s strength
- Felix – happy
- Francisco / Francis – free
- Franco – Free
- Gabriel – a popular name meaning “God is my strength.”
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Genesis – a Hebrew name which means “beginning.”
- Gian – an Italian name that means “God is gracious.”
- Gio – God is gracious
- Graham – grey home
- Gregory – comes from the Latin name Gregorious, that means “watchful or alert.”
- Hari – King
- Hayden – an English name for baby boys, which is a variant of Haydn thatmeans “heathen.”
- Honesto – an old Filipino baby boy name that means “honest.”
- Homobono – a unique Filipino baby boy name that comes from a Hispanic origin which means “good man.”
- Hugo – intelligent
- Ian – God is gracious
- Iñigo – my little love
- Ion – God is good
- Isaac – laughter
- Isagani – an old Filipino baby boy name that means “a rich, bountiful harvest.”
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Isaiah – another Hebrew name for Filipino baby boy that means, “Yahweh is salvation.”
- Ivan – God is gracious
- Isko – an old Filipino name that is also the shortened version of the name Francisco which means “free one.”
- Jack – God is gracious, supplanter
- Jared – descendant
- Jason – healer
- Javier – castle or new house
- Jayden – thankful
- Jericho 0 city of the moon
- John – God is gracious
- Jejomar – a Filipino baby boy name that is a combination of the names Joseph and Mary.
- Jerome – another popular name that means “sacred name.
- Jomari – also combination of the names Joseph and Mary, the parents of Jesus.
- Jose – a traditional and popular name that means “He (God) will add.”
- Joselito – an old Filipino baby boy name and a variation of the name Joseph.
- Joseph – a Hebrew name that means “May Jehovah add increase.”
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Joshua – another popular baby boy name which means “Jehovah is generous”.
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- Juan – a Spanish baby boy name which means “God is gracious.”
- Julian – a name derives from a Latin language which means youthful.
- Julius – youthful, sky
- Jun – a popular Filipino baby boy name and an abbreviation of the name Junior, which means the “younger version of his father.”
- Kawayan – This means bamboo, which can signify strength or resilience.
- Kagirim – peace
- Kaluasam – freedom
- Karl – free man, brave
- Keith – wood, forest, from the battle ground
- Kier – caring
- Kenji – wise, healthy
- Keanu – cool breeze over the mountain
- Kenneth – handsome
- Kent – high
- Kevin – a name with Irish origin that means “birth of a kind, gentle and handsome.”
- Kian – ancient, king
- Kidlat – a unique Filipino baby boy name which means “lightning.”
- Knight – knight’s meadow
- Kobe – turtle
- Kurt – courteous, polite
- Kyle – a baby boy name with Scottish origin which means “narrow, straight.”
- Lance – land, long knife, sword
- Laurel – plant, the bay,
- Leonardo – brave lion
- Lester – popular name with an English origin meaning “fortified place.”
- Levi – joined in harmony
- Lewis – renowned warrior
- Liam – guardian, helmet of will
- Lucas – bright, shining
- Luico – light
- Luis – another popular baby boy name for Filipinos that came from an Spanish origin meaning “fame and warrior.”
- Luke – the bright one, the one born at dawn
- Luther – lute player, people, free
- Luzvimindo – an old Filipino baby boy name that is the combination of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
- Mac – “son of”
- Macario – fortunate
- Makisig – a unique Filipino baby boy name and perfect for every baby boy which means “handsome.”
- Magtanggol – another unique Filipino baby boy name which means “to defend.”
- Marcus – it is of latin origin which means “dedicated to Mars”. In Roman mythology Mars is the God of fertility.
- Mark – a common name that means “consecrated to the god of war, Mars.”
- Mason – one who works with stone
- Matteo – gift from God
- Mauricio – a name that means ‘dark skinned’.
- Maverick – independent
- Maximo – greatest
- Maynard – brave
- Melchor – a name which means “city of the king.”
- Miguel – “who is like God”
- Mio – mine
- Modesto – modest
- Mohan – attractive
- Nathaniel – gift of God
- Nicholas – a name with Greek origin that means “victory of the people.”.
- Nico – people of victory, full of charm, energy and effortless cool
- Nimuel – a name which means “peace.”
- Niño – Yahweh is merciful
- Noel – derives from French Noël “Christmas”. In Latin language it means birth
- Norman – a popular baby boy name meaning “northman” or Viking.
- Oliver – olive tree planter, (Olive tree symbolizes fruitfulness, beauty, and dignity
- Omar – a Hebrew baby boy name meaning “eloquent.”
- Owen – young warrior, noble, well-born
- Pacifico – Pacific
- Paglaum – hope
- Paul/Paulo – another common baby boy name for Pinoys that means “small, humble.”
- Pedro – rock
- Pierre – stone, rock
- Primo – meaning first from the word “primus”
- Richard – brave ruler
- Restituto – a traditional name that means “put back or restore.”
- Rizal – named after Philippines’ national hero José Rizal that also means “greening again.”
- Rodel – a name with French origin that means “famous ruler.”
- Rodrigo – an old baby boy name and a Spanish version of classic name Roderick that also means “famous ruler.”
- Roman – citizen of Rome
- Rommel – a popular name that means “to make a noise.”
- Ronald – a popular name that means “advice” and “ruler.”
- Ryan – king
- Rye – from Gaelic meaning “king”
- Sebastian – venerable
- Sherwin – a name of Persian origin, that means “eternalsoul” and “like a lion.”
- Sky – clouds, the heavens
- Skylar – Scholar
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Steven/Stephen – a baby boy name with Latin origin meaning “crown” or “garland.”
- Theo – divine gift
- Thor – thunder
- Timothy – to honor God
- Titus – giant
- Tomas – a name meaning “twin.”
- Ulan – rain
- Uno – one
- Venancio – a baby boy name that means “hunting.”
- Victor – winner
- Vincent – a famous name derived from the Latin word vincere or “to conquer.”
- Vito – comes from the Latin word vita meaning “life.”
- Wilfred – an old English baby boy name which means “desiring peace.”
- Xander – a famous Filipino baby boy name derived from the name Alexander which means “defending men.”
- Yanno – Though popularized by a Filipino band called Yano, the word Yanno traces its origins to Hebrew culture. It means “God is gracious.”
- Zeus – the name of the Greek god of the sky and thunder.
Naming a baby is indeed very challenging but fun. You just need to choose what you think will best fit your baby. Hope this list of traditional Filipino baby boy names will help you on your parenting journey.
Sources: Baby Names, EverydayKnow, BehindTheName
