LOOK: 192 traditional Filipino baby boy names and their meaning

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

1. Aaron – high mountain
2. Adrian – a popular name meaning “sea” or “water.”
3. Abraham – father of nation
4. Adan – first man on earth
5. Ace – unity
6. Adonis – extremely good looking
7. Agapito -loved
8. Akio – bright man
9. Alejandro – helper of mankind
10. Alex – defender of men
11. Albert / Alberto – noble and bright
12. Allen – Harmony, pagkakasundo
13. Alon – a unique Filipino baby boy name which means “waves.” Also a short form of Alfonzo and Alphonso.
14. Andrei – warrior
15. Andres – brave
16. Angelito – little angel
17. Angelo – messenger of God
18. Antonio – a widely used and traditional baby boy name which means “worthy of praise and value.”
19. Araw – sun
20. Arnold – a name derived from an old German name that means eagle power.
21. Asterio – star
22. Axel – father is peace
23. Bagani – warrior
24. Bagwis – a unique Filipino baby boy name which means “long feather.”
25. Bayani – an old Filipino baby boy name which means “hero.”
26. Ben – high mountain
27. Benigno – kind
28. Bien – good
29. Benjie – a Tagalog variant of the name Benjamin that means “son of the right hand, son of the south and son of luck.”
30. Bulan – In Filipino folklore, Bulan is the deity of the moon.
31. Calag – soul
32. Caesar/Cesar – derived from the Latin name Caesar which means “long-haired.”
33. Carlo – a famous name with French origin that means “strong.”
34. Christian – a popular baby boy name that means “follower of Christ.”
35. Christopher – a popular baby boy name which means “carrier of Christ.”
36. Crisanto – a traditional name which means “golden flower.”
37. Crispin – curly hair
38. Dakila – a unique Filipino baby boy name that means “big and great.”
39. Danilo – a traditional baby boy name and a Tagalog variant of the name Daniel that means “God is my judge.”
40. Dante – lasting, enduring
41. Darwin – dear friend
42. Datu – a unique Filipino baby boy name that means “chief.”
43. David – another popular baby boy name which means “beloved.”
44. Diego – a traditional baby boy name which means “he who replaces.”
45. Drew – Manly
46. Donato – giver
47. Dos – two
48. Earl – Nobleman
49. Edmund/Edmond – prosperity

50. Edward – a popular name which means “rich guard.”

1. Efren – a Spanish variant of the name Ephraim which means “fertile and fruitful.”
2. Eli – high
3. Emmanuel – God is with us
4. Enrique – home rule
5. Enzo – Winner
6. Erik/Eric – a popular baby boy name all over the world which means “eternal ruler” or “honorable king.”
7. Esteban – crown
8. Ethan – strong
9. Ezekiel – God’s strength
10. Felix – happy
11. Francisco / Francis – free
12. Franco – Free
13. Gabriel – a popular name meaning “God is my strength.”

14. Genesis – a Hebrew name which means “beginning.”

1. Gian – an Italian name that means “God is gracious.”
2. Gio – God is gracious
3. Graham – grey home
4. Gregory – comes from the Latin name Gregorious, that means “watchful or alert.”
5. Hari – King
6. Hayden – an English name for baby boys, which is a variant of Haydn thatmeans “heathen.”
7. Honesto – an old Filipino baby boy name that means “honest.”
8. Homobono – a unique Filipino baby boy name that comes from a Hispanic origin which means “good man.”
9. Hugo – intelligent
10. Ian – God is gracious
11. Iñigo – my little love
12. Ion – God is good
13. Isaac – laughter
14. Isagani – an old Filipino baby boy name that means “a rich, bountiful harvest.”

15. Isaiah – another Hebrew name for Filipino baby boy that means, “Yahweh is salvation.”

16. Ivan – God is gracious
17. Isko – an old Filipino name that is also the shortened version of the name Francisco which means “free one.”
18. Jack – God is gracious, supplanter
19. Jared – descendant
20. Jason – healer
21. Javier – castle or new house
22. Jayden – thankful
23. Jericho 0 city of the moon
24. John – God is gracious
25. Jejomar – a Filipino baby boy name that is a combination of the names Joseph and Mary.
26. Jerome – another popular name that means “sacred name.
27. Jomari – also combination of the names Joseph and Mary, the parents of Jesus.
28. Jose – a traditional and popular name that means “He (God) will add.”
29. Joselito – an old Filipino baby boy name and a variation of the name Joseph.
30. Joseph – a Hebrew name that means “May Jehovah add increase.”

31. Joshua – another popular baby boy name which means “Jehovah is generous”.

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1. Juan – a Spanish baby boy name which means “God is gracious.”
2. Julian – a name derives from a Latin language which means youthful.
3. Julius – youthful, sky
4. Jun – a popular Filipino baby boy name and an abbreviation of the name Junior, which means the “younger version of his father.”
5. Kawayan – This means bamboo, which can signify strength or resilience.
6. Kagirim – peace
7. Kaluasam – freedom
8. Karl – free man, brave
9. Keith – wood, forest, from the battle ground
10. Kier – caring
11. Kenji – wise, healthy
12. Keanu – cool breeze over the mountain
13. Kenneth – handsome
14. Kent – high
15. Kevin – a name with Irish origin that means “birth of a kind, gentle and handsome.”
16. Kian – ancient, king
17. Kidlat – a unique Filipino baby boy name which means “lightning.”
18. Knight – knight’s meadow
19. Kobe – turtle
20. Kurt – courteous, polite
21. Kyle – a baby boy name with Scottish origin which means “narrow, straight.”
22. Lance – land, long knife, sword
23. Laurel – plant, the bay,
24. Leonardo – brave lion
25. Lester – popular name with an English origin meaning “fortified place.”
26. Levi – joined in harmony
27. Lewis – renowned warrior
28. Liam – guardian, helmet of will
29. Lucas – bright, shining
30. Luico – light
31. Luis – another popular baby boy name for Filipinos that came from an Spanish origin meaning “fame and warrior.”
32. Luke – the bright one, the one born at dawn
33. Luther – lute player, people, free
34. Luzvimindo – an old Filipino baby boy name that is the combination of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
35. Mac – “son of”
36. Macario – fortunate
37. Makisig – a unique Filipino baby boy name and perfect for every baby boy which means “handsome.”
38. Magtanggol – another unique Filipino baby boy name which means “to defend.”
39. Marcus – it is of latin origin which means “dedicated to Mars”. In Roman mythology Mars is the God of fertility.
40. Mark – a common name that means “consecrated to the god of war, Mars.”
41. Mason – one who works with stone
42. Matteo – gift from God
43. Mauricio – a name that means ‘dark skinned’.
44. Maverick – independent
45. Maximo – greatest
46. Maynard – brave
47. Melchor – a name which means “city of the king.”
48. Miguel – “who is like God”
49. Mio – mine
50. Modesto – modest
51. Mohan – attractive
52. Nathaniel – gift of God
53. Nicholas – a name with Greek origin that means “victory of the people.”.
54. Nico – people of victory, full of charm, energy and effortless cool
55. Nimuel – a name which means “peace.”
56. Niño – Yahweh is merciful
57. Noel – derives from French Noël “Christmas”. In Latin language it means birth
58. Norman – a popular baby boy name meaning “northman” or Viking.
59. Oliver – olive tree planter, (Olive tree symbolizes fruitfulness, beauty, and dignity
60. Omar – a Hebrew baby boy name meaning “eloquent.”
61. Owen – young warrior, noble, well-born
62. Pacifico – Pacific
63. Paglaum – hope
64. Paul/Paulo – another common baby boy name for Pinoys that means “small, humble.”
65. Pedro – rock
66. Pierre – stone, rock
67. Primo – meaning first from the word “primus”
68. Richard – brave ruler
69. Restituto – a traditional name that means “put back or restore.”
70. Rizal – named after Philippines’ national hero José Rizal that also means “greening again.”
71. Rodel – a name with French origin that means “famous ruler.”
72. Rodrigo – an old baby boy name and a Spanish version of classic name Roderick that also means “famous ruler.”
73. Roman – citizen of Rome
74. Rommel – a popular name that means “to make a noise.”
75. Ronald – a popular name that means “advice” and “ruler.”
76. Ryan – king
77. Rye – from Gaelic meaning “king”
78. Sebastian – venerable
79. Sherwin – a name of Persian origin, that means “eternalsoul” and “like a lion.”
80. Sky – clouds, the heavens
81. Skylar – Scholar

1. Steven/Stephen – a baby boy name with Latin origin meaning “crown” or “garland.”

2. Theo – divine gift
3. Thor – thunder
4. Timothy – to honor God
5. Titus – giant
6. Tomas – a name meaning “twin.”
7. Ulan – rain
8. Uno – one
9. Venancio – a baby boy name that means “hunting.”
10. Victor – winner
11. Vincent – a famous name derived from the Latin word vincere or “to conquer.”
12. Vito – comes from the Latin word vita meaning “life.”
13. Wilfred – an old English baby boy name which means “desiring peace.”
14. Xander – a famous Filipino baby boy name derived from the name Alexander which means “defending men.”
15. Yanno – Though popularized by a Filipino band called Yano, the word Yanno traces its origins to Hebrew culture. It means “God is gracious.”
16. 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