- Aaron
- Adrian – a popular name meaning “sea” or “water.”
- Abraham – father of nation
- Adan – first man on earth
- Ace
- Adonis – extremely good looking
- Agapito -loved
- Akio – bright man
- Alejandro – helper of mankind
- Alex – defender of men
- Albert / Alberto – noble and bright
- Allen
- Alon – a unique Filipino baby boy name which means “waves.” Also a short form of Alfonzo and Alphonso.
- Andrei
- Andres
- 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
- Bagani – warrior
- Bagwis – a unique Filipino baby boy name which means “long feather.”
- Bailey
- Bayani – an old Filipino baby boy name which means “hero.”
- Ben
- 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.”
- Blaise
- Blue
- Bulan – In Filipino folklore, Bulan is the deity of the moon.
- Calag – soul
- Caleb
- Calvin
- Caesar/Cesar – derived from the Latin name Caesar which means “long-haired.”
- Carlo – a famous name with French origin that means “strong.”
- Chase
- Chuck
- 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
- Cyrus
- 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
- Darwin
- 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
- Edward – a popular name which means “rich guard.”
- Efren – a Spanish variant of the name Ephraim which means “fertile and fruitful.”
- Eli
- Emmanuel – God is with us
- Enrique
- Enzo
- Erik/Eric – a popular baby boy name all over the world which means “eternal ruler” or “honorable king.”
- Esteban – crown
- Ethan – strong
- Ezekiel
- Felix – happy
- Francisco / Francis – free
- Franco
- Gabriel – a popular name meaning “God is my strength.”
- Genesis – a Hebrew name which means “beginning.”
- Gian – an Italian name that means “God is gracious.”
- Gio
- Graham
- 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
- Iñigo
- Ion
- Isaac
- Isagani – an old Filipino baby boy name that means “a rich, bountiful harvest.”
- Isaiah – another Hebrew name for Filipino baby boy that means, “Yahweh is salvation.”
- Ivan
- Isko – an old Filipino name that is also the shortened version of the name Francisco which means “free one.”
- Jack
- Jared – descendant
- Jason – healer
- Javier
- Jayden – thankful
- Jericho
- 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.”
- Joshua – another popular baby boy name which means “Jehovah is generous”.
- Juan – a Spanish baby boy name which means “God is gracious.”
- Julian
- Julius
- 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
- Keith
- Kier
- Kenji
- 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
- Kidlat – a unique Filipino baby boy name which means “lightning.”
- Knight
- Kobe
- Kurt
- Kyle – a baby boy name with Scottish origin which means “narrow, straight.”
- Lance
- Laurel
- Leonardo -brave lion
- Lester – popular name with an English origin meaning “fortified place.”
- Levi – joined in harmony
- Lewis
- Liam
- Lucas
- Luico – light
- Luis – another popular baby boy name for Filipinos that came from an Spanish origin meaning “fame and warrior.”
- Luke
- Luther
- Luzvimindo – an old Filipino baby boy name that is the combination of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
- Mac
- 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
- Mark – a common name that means “consecrated to the god of war, Mars.”
- Mason
- Matteo – gift from God
- Mauricio – a name that means ‘dark skinned’.
- Maverick
- Maximo – greatest
- Maynard – brave
- Melchor – a name which means “city of the king.”
- Miguel
- Mio – mine
- Modesto – modest
- Mohan – attractive
- Nathaniel – gift of God
- Nicholas – a name with Greek origin that means “victory of the people.”.
- Nico
- Nimuel – a name which means “peace.”
- Niño
- Noel
- Norman – a popular baby boy name meaning “northman” or Viking.
- Oliver
- Omar – a Hebrew baby boy name meaning “eloquent.”
- Owen
- Pacifico – Pacific
- Paglaum – hope
- Paul/Paulo – another common baby boy name for Pinoys that means “small, humble.”
- Pedro – rock
- Pierre
- Primo
- 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
- Rommel – a popular name that means “to make a noise.”
- Ronald – a popular name that means “advice” and “ruler.”
- Ryan – king
- Rye
- Sebastian
- Sherwin – a name of Persian origin, that means “eternalsoul” and “like a lion.”
- Sky
- Skylar – Scholar
- 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.
List of all Filipino baby names for boys:
| Baby name | Origin | Meaning |
| Apolinario | Filipino | |
| Amado | Filipino | |
| Adan | Filipino-Spanish | a form of Adam, of the earth |
| Alejandro | Filipino-Spanish | defender of men |
| Agapito | Filipino-Spanish | beloved |
| Andres | Filipino-Spanish | manly |
| Armando | Filipino-Spanish | |
| Antonio | Spanish-Filipino | |
| Aquilino | Latin | eagle |
| Arnel | ||
| Avelino | Spanish-Filipino | |
| Aaron | Hebrew | strong, exalted |
| Abe | English | father of nations |
| Abel | Hebrew | a breath |
| Abraham | Latin | father of nations |
| Adolpho | Italian | noble wolf |
| Adonis | Greek | extremely good looking, lord |
| Adrian | Latin | |
| Agapito | Spanish | beloved |
| Akira | Japanese | clear, bright |
| Alain | French | little rock |
| Alan, Allan, Allen | English | little rock |
| Albert, Alberto | English, Spanish | noble and bright |
| Aldo | Italian | old, noble |
| Alec, Alex | English | defender of men |
| Alexander | Greek | defender of men |
| Alfonso | Italian | noble and ready |
| Alvin | American | noble friend |
| Amadeus | Latin | love of God |
| Ambrosio | Spanish | child of light |
| Andre | French | manly |
| Angelito | Spanish | little angel |
| Angelo | Italian | messenger of God |
| Ansel | French | A god |
| Anthony | Latin | |
| Anton | French | |
| Archibald | English | truly bold |
| Ariel | Hebrew | lion of God |
| Aries | Latin | the ram |
| Armand, Armando | French, Spanish | army man |
| Arnold, Arnaldo | German, Spanish | strong as an eagle |
| Arnulf | German | eagle wolf |
| Aron | Hebrew | teaching, singing |
| Arthur, Arturo | Welsh, Italian | the bear |
| August, Augustin | English, French | great |
| Aurelio | Spanish | golden |
| Bayani | Filipino | hero |
| Baltazar | ||
| Balagtas | Filipino | trail blaze |
| Bartolome | ||
| Bienvenido | Spanish-Filipino | welcome |
| Basilio | Spanish-Filipino | |
| Bernard | English | brave bear |
| Baron | English | nobleman |
| Basil | English | king |
| Benedict | Latin | bessed |
| Benigno | Italian | kind, friendly |
| Benjamin | English | son of my right hand |
| Bernard, Bernardo | French, Spanish | bold as a bear |
| Blue | American | the color blue |
| Boris | Slavic | small |
| Brando | Italian | sword |
| Brandon | English | from the broom hill |
| Bryan | English | noble |
| Crisanto | Filipino-Spanish | Christ the saint |
| Caesar, Cesar | Latin, Spanish | long haired |
| Calvin | Latin | bald |
| Carl | German | manly |
| Carlo | Italian | man |
| Carlos | Spanish | free man |
| Cedric | English | |
| Chandler | English | candle maker |
| Charles, Charlie | German, English | free man |
| Chester | English | a fortress |
| Christian | English | follower of Christ |
| Christopher | Greek | Christ bearer |
| Claudio | Latin | lame |
| Crispin | Latin | curly hair |
| Cyril | Greek | lordly |
| Cyrus | Persian | of the sun |
| Danilo | Filipino | a form of Daniel |
| Damien | Greek | to tame, subdue |
| Daniel | Hebrew | God is my judge |
| Dante | Latin | everlasting |
| Darius | Persian | upholder of the good |
| Darryl | English | |
| Darwin | English | dear friend |
| David | Hebrew | beloved |
| Dean | English | from the valley |
| Deither | German | army of the people |
| Denis, Dennis | French, English | devotee of Dionysos |
| Denzel | English | from Denzell in Cornwall |
| Derrick | English | people ruler |
| Devon | English | from the tribe of Dumnonii |
| Dewey | Welsh | beloved |
| Dexter | English | dryer of clothes |
| Diego | Spanish | short form of San Diego |
| Dionicio | Spanish | god of wine and revelry |
| Dominic, Dominick | Latin | belonging to God |
| Donald | Scottish | world leader |
| Donato | Italian | a gift |
| Drew | English | manly |
| Dustin | English | Thor’s stone |
| Dwayne | English | dark black |
| Dwight | English | devotee of Dionysos |
| Dylan | Welsh | son of the sea |
| Edgardo | Filipino-Spanish | spear wealth |
| Eduardo | Filipino-Spanish | from Edward |
| Ernesto | Filipino-Spanish | sincere, earnest |
| Eugenio | Filipino | from Eugene |
| Earl | English | nobleman |
| Earnest | English | earnest |
| Edgar | English | reach spear |
| Edison | English | son of Edward |
| Edmund | English | rich protector |
| Edric | English | prosperous ruler |
| Edsel | German | noble one |
| Eduardo | Spanish | a form of Edward |
| Edward | English | wealthy guardian |
| Edwin | English | prosperous friend |
| Efren | Spanish | fruitful |
| Elias, Eliot, Elliot | English | the Lord is my God |
| Elijah | Hebrew | the Lord is my God |
| Eliseo | Latin | God is my salvation |
| Elmer | English | noble and famous |
| Emanuel, Emmanuel | Hebrew | God is with us |
| Emerson | English | the son of Emery |
| Emil, Emilio | German, Italian | to excel or rival |
| Enrico, Enrique | Italian, Spanish | home ruler |
| Epifano | Italian | manifestation |
| Eric, Erik | Scandinavian | always the ruler |
| Ermin | Greek | universal, whole |
| Errol | English | boar wolf |
| Ervin | English | from Irvine |
| Erwin | English | from Ervin |
| Esteban | Spanish | crown |
| Etan, Ethan | Hebrew | strong, firm |
| Eugine | English | well born |
| Everett | English | wild boar herd |
| Ezekiel, Ezequiel | Hebrew, Spanish | God will strengthen |
| Fermin | Filipino | |
| Fabian, Fabio | Italian | bean grower |
| Farrell | Irish | descendant of the man of valor |
| Federico | Spanish | peaceful ruler |
| Felipe | Spanish | horse lover |
| Felix | Latin | happy and prosperous |
| Ferdinand | German | to be courageous |
| Fernando | Spanish | adventurous, daring |
| Francis | Latin | free |
| Francisco | Spanish | free |
| Franco | Italian | free |
| Francois | French | free |
| Frank | English | truthful |
| Franklin | English | free man |
| Frederick | English | peaceful ruler |
| Fritz | English | peaceful ruler |
| Gregorio | Spanish-Filipino | a variation of Greg |
| Gabby | American | diminutive form of Gabrielle |
| Gabriel | Hebrew | God is my strength |
| Gale | English | merry, pleasant |
| Gallagher | Irish | descendant of the lover of foreigners |
| Gareth | Irish | spear rule |
| Garfield | English | the triangular field |
| Garrett | English | spear rule |
| Garson | English | valet |
| Gary | English | spear rule |
| Gavino | Italian | from the City of Gabium |
| Genaro | Italian | January |
| Geoffrey | English | God peace |
| George | Greek | farmer |
| Geraldo | Spanish | spear rule |
| Gerard | English | brave with spear |
| Gerardo | Spanish | spear brave |
| Geronimo | Italian | holy name |
| Gerry | German | diminutive form of Gerald |
| Gian | Italian | God is gracious |
| Gibson | English | son of Gilbert |
| Gilbert, Gilberto | English, Spanish | bright pledge |
| Gino, Giorgio | Italian | farmer |
| Giovanni | Italian | God is gracious |
| Glen, Glenn | Scottish | from the wooded valley |
| Gonzalo | Spanish | battle |
| Graham | English | from Granta’s village |
| Grant | English | great |
| Grayson, Greyson | English | son of the gray haired one |
| Greco | Italian | a person from Greece |
| Greg, Gregory | Greek | watchful, vigilant |
| Griffith | Welsh | Griffin lord |
| Guillermo | Spanish | strong willed warrior |
| Gulliver | English | glutton |
| Gunter | German | battle warrior |
| Gunther | German | war army |
| Gustavo | Italian | staff of the Goths |
| Guy | German | |
| Hagibis | Filipino | fast |
| Heherson | Filipino | conjugation of – he is her son |
| Hilario | Filipino | masculine form of hilaria |
| Honesto | Filipino | honest |
| Honorato | Filipino | honorable |
| Homobono | Filipino | |
| Hansel | German | God is gracious |
| Harold | Scandinavian | army ruler |
| Harris | English | son of Harry |
| Harvey | French | battle warrior |
| Hayden | English | from the hay downs |
| Heath | English | heathland |
| Hector | Greek | steadfast, anchor |
| Heinrich | German | ruler of the home |
| Hendrix | English | son of Hendrick |
| Henri, Henry | French, German | ruler of the home |
| Herbert | English | army bright |
| Hercules | Latin | glory of Hera |
| Herman | German | army man |
| Hernando | Spanish | to be courageous |
| Hidalgo | Spanish | noble one |
| Hilario | Spanish | cheerful |
| Hiram | Hebrew | exalted brother |
| Homer | Greek | hostage |
| Horace | Latin | |
| Howard | English | heart brave |
| Howell | Welsh | seeing clearly |
| Hubert | English | mind bright |
| Humberto | Spanish | bright |
| Humphrey | English | peaceful warrior |
| Ian | Scottish | God is gracious |
| Ignacio | Spanish | fire |
| Ignatius | Latin | fiery one |
| Ike | American | he will laugh |
| Iman | Arabic | faith |
| Iram | Hebrew | city of the nation |
| Irving | English | from Irving, Scotland |
| Irwin | American | from Irving, Scotland |
| Isaac | Hebrew | he will laugh |
| Isaiah | Hebrew | God is my salvation |
| Isandro | Spanish | on who is freed |
| Ishmael | Hebrew | God will hear |
| Isidro | Italian | gift of Isis |
| Israel | Hebrew | wrestled with God |
| Issay | African | hairy |
| Ivan | Russian | God is gracious |
| Jesus | Spanish-Filipino | Jesus Christ |
| Joselito | Filipino | from Jose |
| Jack | English | diminutive form of Jackson |
| Jackson | English | son of Jack |
| Jacob | Hebrew | supplanter |
| Jagger | English | carter, peddlar |
| Jago | English | supplanter |
| Jaguar | Englisn | big spotted feline |
| Jake | Hebrew | supplanter |
| Jamal | Arabic | handsome |
| James | Hebrew | supplanter |
| Jamil | Arabic | elegant, beautiful |
| Jared | Hebrew | descendent |
| Jarrett | English | spear brave |
| Jason | Grek | healer |
| Jasper | English | treasurer |
| Jay | Latin | a bird in the crow family |
| Jayden | American | from Jaden |
| Jed | American | friend of God |
| Jedrek | Polish | strong, manly |
| Jeff, Jeffery | English | God peace |
| Jefferson | English | son of Jeffrey |
| Jeremiah, Jeremy | Hebrew | God will uplift |
| Jericho | Greek | moon city |
| Jerod | English | spear brave |
| Jerome | Latin | holy name |
| Jethro | Hebrew | abundance |
| Joaquin | Spanish | raised by Yahweh |
| Job | Hebrew | persecuted |
| Joel | Hebrew | God will be willing |
| Joey | English | diminutive form of Joseph or Josiah |
| John | Hebrew | God is gracious |
| Johnny | Hebrew | diminutive form of John |
| Johnson | English | son of John |
| Jonas | Hebrew | a dove |
| Jonathan | Hebrew | God has given |
| Jordan | Hebrew | to flow down |
| Jorge | Spanish | farmer |
| Jose | Spanish | God will increase |
| Josef, Joseph | German, Hebrew | God will increase |
| Joshua | Hebrew | God is salvation |
| Jovan | Slavic | God is gracious |
| Jovie | American | joyful |
| Juan | Spanish | God is gracious |
| Judson | English | son of Judd |
| Julio | Spanish | a form of Julius |
| Julius | Latin | downy |
| Justin | English | just, fair |
| Kale | Hawaiian | man |
| Kamal, Kamil | Arabic | perfection |
| Kane | Irish | battle |
| Karam | Arabic | generosity |
| Kareem | Arabic | gracious, generous |
| Karl | German | man |
| Kaysar | Arabic | king |
| Kazuo | Japanese | husband of harmony |
| Keanu | Hawaiian | cool mountain breeze |
| Keith | Scottish | |
| Kelvin | Scottish | a river in Scotland |
| Kemp | English | fighter |
| Ken, Kenneth | Scottish | handsome |
| Kent | English | high |
| Keon, Keoni | Hawaiian | God is gracious |
| Klaus | German | victory of the people |
| Kobe | Hebrew | supplanter |
| Korbin | Latin | raven |
| Koren | Hebrew | beaming, shining |
| Lauro | Filipino | from the laurel leaf |
| Liberato | Filipino | liberty |
| Lamar | Spanish | from the sea |
| Lance | English | land |
| Lancelot | French | land |
| Lander | English | of the land |
| Landon | English | from the long hill |
| Larry | English | from Laurentum, Italy |
| Laurent | French | crowned with laurel |
| Lawrence | English | laurel |
| Lazaro, Lazarus | Spanish, Hebrew | God has helped |
| Leander | Greek | lion man |
| Leo, Leon | Italian, French | the lion |
| Leonard, Leonardo | English, Italian | lion brave |
| Leonidas | Greek | lion like |
| Leopold | English | people bold |
| Lester | English | from Leicester, England |
| Levi, Levy | Hebrew | joined |
| Lewis | English | famed warrior |
| Liam | Irish | strong willed warrior |
| Lionel | English | lion |
| Lloyd | Welsh | grey |
| Lorenzo | Italian | laurel |
| Lou, Louis | German | famed warrior |
| Louie | English | famous warrior |
| Lowell | English | little wolf |
| Luciano | Italian | light |
| Lucio, Lucius | Italian, Latin | light |
| Ludwig | German | famous warrior |
| Luigi, Luis | Italian, Spanish | famous warrior |
| Lukas, Luke | German, English | light |
| Luther | English | people army |
| Lyndon | English | from the flax hill |
| Lysander | Greek | one who is freed |
| Makisig | Filipino | handsome, manly |
| Modesto | Filipino | modest |
| Macario | Spanish | happy |
| Mandy | Latin | loveable |
| Manny | American | God is with us |
| Manolo, Manuel | Spanish | God is with us |
| Marc, Mark | French, Latin | warlike |
| Marcel, Marcelino | French, Spanish | young warrior |
| Marco | Italian | warlike |
| Marcos | Portuguese | of mars |
| Marcus | Latin | warlike |
| Mariano | Italian | warlike |
| Marlon | American | warlike |
| Marshall | French | horse keeper |
| Martin, Marty | Latin | servant of Mars, the god of war |
| Marvin | English | great lord |
| Matthew | English | gift of God |
| Maurice | French | dark skinned |
| Mauricio | Spanish | dark skinned, moor |
| Max, Maximilian, Maximus | Latin | greatest |
| Maximo, Maximos | Spanish, Greek | greatest |
| Maxim | Russian | greatest |
| Maynard | English | brave strength |
| Meir | Hebrew | one who shines |
| Melchor | Hebrew | God is my light |
| Melvin | English | gentle lord |
| Mendel | German | little man |
| Merric, Merrick | English | famed rule |
| Mervin | Welsh | great lord |
| Michael, Michel | Hebrew, French | who is like God? |
| Michelangelo | Italian | archangel Michael |
| Miguel | Spanish | who is like God? |
| Mikel, Mitch | American | who is like God? |
| Mikhail, Mikkel | Russian, German | who is like God? |
| Miles, Milo | Latin, English | soldier |
| Mio | Spanish | mine |
| Modesto | Italian | modest |
| Mohammed | Arabic | praised |
| Mohan | Sanskrit | attractive |
| Moises | French | born of |
| Morgan | Welsh | great circle |
| Moses | Egyptian | born of a god |
| Moshe | Hebrew | drawn out of the water |
| Moss | English | born of a god |
| Muhammad | Arabic | praised |
| Myron | Greek | myrrh |
| Narciso | Greek | sleep, numbness |
| Nate | English | diminutive form of Nathan |
| Nathan | Hebrew | he gave |
| Nathaniel | Hebrew | gift of God |
| Neal, Neil | Irish | champion, passionate |
| Nelson | English | son of Neil |
| Nemesio | Spanish | vengeance |
| Nero | Latin | powerful |
| Nestor | Greek | traveler |
| Nicanor | Spanish | A conqueror, victorious |
| Nicholai | Slavic | victory of the people |
| Nicholas, Nick | Greek | victory of the people |
| Nicklaus | German | victory of the people |
| Nico | Italian | short for Nicholas or Nicodemus |
| Nicodemus | Greek | victory of the people |
| Nicolas | English | victory of the people |
| Nigel | English | champion |
| Niklaus | Slavic | victory of the people |
| Niles | English | son of Neil |
| Nimrod | Hebrew | rebellion |
| Nixon | English | son of Nicholas |
| Noah | Hebrew | rest, peace |
| Noel | French | born on Christmas day |
| Norbert | German | bright north |
| Norman | English | man form the north |
| Norton | English | from the town in the north |
| Nuncio | Italian | messenger |
| Octavian, Octavo | Latin | the eighth |
| Odysseus | Greek | angry |
| Oistin | Irish | venerable |
| Ole, Olin | Scandinavian | ancestor’s heir |
| Oleg | Slavic | holy |
| Oliver, Ollie | English | elf army |
| Olivier | French | olive tree |
| Olson | Scandinavian | son of Olaf |
| Oma | Arabic | giver of life |
| Omar | Arabic | long lived |
| Omarion | American | Combination of Omar and -ion |
| On | Chinese | peace |
| Onan | Hebrew | strength, power |
| Onofre | Spanish | peace warrior |
| Orestes | Greek | mountain dweller |
| Orli | Hebrew | you are my light |
| Oro | Spanish | gold |
| Orsen, Orsin | English | bear cub |
| Osama | Arabic | lion-like |
| Osborn, Osbourne | English | god bear |
| Oscar | Irish | deer lover |
| Osher | Hebrew | happiness |
| Osias | Hebrew | salvation |
| Osman | Arabic | tender youth |
| Osmond | English | God protector |
| Oswald, Othello | English | God rule |
| Otis | English | wealth |
| Otto | German | wealth |
| Owen | Welsh | desire born |
| Ozer | Hebrew | God’s helper |
| Pacifico | Spanish-Filipino | peaceful |
| Pablo | Spanish | small |
| Paco | Spanish | free |
| Palmer | English | holy land pilgrim |
| Pancho | Spanish | free |
| Paolo | Italian | small |
| Pascal, Pascual | French, Spanish | Easter |
| Patrick | English | noble |
| Paul | Latin | small |
| Pavel | Russian | small |
| Pedro | Spanish | rock |
| Penn | English | lives by the sea |
| Pepin | French | determined |
| Percival, Percy | French | Pierce valley |
| Perry | English | dweller by the pear tree |
| Pete, Peter | English, Greek | rock |
| Pharell | American | descendant of a valorous man |
| Philemon | Greek | loving |
| Philip, Phillip | Greek | lover of horses |
| Pierre | French | rock |
| Placido | Spanish | quiet, calm |
| Plato | Greek | strong shoulders |
| Polo | African | alligator |
| Potter | English | pot maker |
| Price, Pryce | English | son of Rhys |
| Primo | Italian | first born |
| Prince | Latin | royal son |
| Ptolemy | Greek | warlike |
| Pytor | Russian | rock |
| Qabil | Arabic | able |
| Qamar | Arabic | the moon |
| Qays | Arabic | firm |
| Quade | Irish | descendent of Uad |
| Quana | Native American | aromatic |
| Quang | Vietnamese | clear |
| Quasim | Arabic | just, fair |
| Quentin, Quintin | Latin | fifth |
| Quinto, Quito | Spanish | fifth |
| Restituto | Filipino | |
| Rizalino | Filipino | from Jose Rizal |
| Rosauro | Filipino | masculine form of Rosario |
| Rosito | Filipino | masculine form of Rose |
| Ruperto | Filipino | from Rupert |
| Raanan | Hebrew | fresh, green, flourishing |
| Race | English | running competition |
| Rafael | Spanish | God has healed |
| Raffaello | Italian | God has healed |
| Rafi | Arabic | exalted |
| Rafiq | Arabic | dear friend |
| Raheem | Arabic | compassionate |
| Rainer | English | army counsel |
| Rais | Arabic | leader, chief |
| Rajan | Sanskrit | king |
| Ralph | English | wolf counsel |
| Ram | Sanskrit | godlike |
| Ramiro | Spanish | supreme judge |
| Ramon | Spanish | counsel protection |
| Ramses | Egyptian | son of Ra |
| Randolph | English | shield wolf |
| Raphael | Hebrew | God has healed |
| Rasheed, Rashid | Arabic | wise prudent |
| Raul | Spanish | wolf counsel |
| Raymond | English | counsel protection |
| Raymundo | Spanish | counsel protection |
| Rayner | English | army advice |
| Redford | English | from the red ford |
| Reece | English | running |
| Reeves | English | servant or child of the steward |
| Reginald | English | counsel bold |
| Regis | Latin | ruler, kingly |
| Remington | English | from the ridge town |
| Remus | Latin | |
| Rene | French | reborn |
| Reuben | Hebrew | behold a son |
| Rex | Latin | king |
| Reynaldo | Spanish | counsel rule |
| Reynard | French | counsel brave |
| Reza | Arabic | consent, agreement |
| Rian | Irish | king |
| Ricardo | Spanish | brave ruler |
| Rich, Richard | English | brave ruler |
| Richmond | English | the protector king |
| Ricky | American | brave ruler |
| Rico | Spanish | brave ruler |
| Ripley | English | from the strip field |
| Rob | English | bright fame |
| Robbie | English | diminutive form of Robert |
| Robert | English | bright fame |
| Roberto | Italian | bright fame |
| Robin | English | bright fame |
| Robinson | English | son of Robin |
| Rocco | Italian | rest |
| Rock | English | rock |
| Rockefeller | American | from Rockenfeld, Germany |
| Rocky | English | rocky |
| Roderick | English | famous ruler |
| Rodney | English | from the island in the swift river |
| Rodolfo | Spanish | famed wolf |
| Rodrigo | Spanish | famous ruler |
| Rogelio | Spanish | fame spear |
| Roger | English | famous spear |
| Rohan | Sanskrit | ascending |
| Roland | English | famous land |
| Rolando | Spanish | famous land |
| Roman | English | from Rome |
| Romeo | Italian | from Rome |
| Romney | Welsh | from the broad river |
| Ron | English | counsel rule |
| Ronald | English | counsel rule |
| Ronaldo | Spanish | advice ruler |
| Ronan | Irish | little seal |
| Roosevelt | Dutch | from the rose field |
| Ross | Scottish | headland |
| Roy | Scottish | red |
| Rowell | Old English | conjunction of roe, deer & well |
| Royce | English | of a famous kin |
| Ruben | Spanish | behold a son |
| Rudolph | English | famous wolf |
| Rudy | American | famous wolf |
| Rupert | French | bright fame |
| Russ, Russell | English | red |
| Rutherford | English | from the cattle ford |
| Ryker | American | becoming rich |
| Saar | Hebrew | storm |
| Saber | French | sword |
| Saeed | Arabic | fortunate, auspicious |
| Salvador | Spanish | savior |
| Salvatore | Italian | savior |
| Samson | Hebrew | sun or service |
| Samuel | Hebrew | his name id God |
| Samuru | Japanese | his name is God |
| Sancho | Spanish | holy, saint |
| Sanders | English | son of Alexander |
| Sanjay | Sanskrit | victory |
| Sanjaya | Sanskrit | winner, victor |
| Sanjiv | Sanskrit | to live together |
| Sasuke | Japanese | help, assistance |
| Saturn | Latin | Roman god of agriculture |
| Saul | Hebrew | borrowed |
| Scot, Scott | English | from Scotland |
| Sebastian | Greek | venerable |
| Sebastien | French | venerable |
| Serge | English | servant |
| Sergei | Russian | servant |
| Sergio | Italian | servant |
| Seth | Hebrew | appointed |
| Severino | Latin | severe |
| Shael | Hebrew | to inquire |
| Shahan | Persian | kings |
| Shakil | Arabic | handsome |
| Shakir | Arabic | thankful |
| Shaman | Native American | holy man |
| Shaquille | American | handsome |
| Sharif | Arabic | noble, honorable |
| Shaun, Shawn | English | God is gracious |
| Shaw | English | dweller by the woods |
| Sheldon | English | town in the valley |
| Shepherd | English | shepherd |
| Sherlock | English | fair haired |
| Sherman | English | cloth cutter |
| Sherwood | English | from the shire wood |
| Sid, Sidney | French | contraction of St. Denys |
| Sigmund | German | victorious protector |
| Silver | English | a metal |
| Simba | African | lion |
| Simeon, Simon | Greek, Hebrew | to be heard |
| Sinclair | English | from St. Clair, France |
| Socrates | Greek | whole rule |
| Sofer | Hebrew | writer |
| Solomon | Hebrew | peace |
| Sonny | American | our son |
| Soren | Scandinavian | severe |
| Spike | American | long nail |
| Stanley | English | from the stony field |
| Stefan | German | crown |
| Stephan, Steven | Greek | crown |
| Stephen | Greek | crown |
| Steve | English | short for Stephen |
| Stewart, Stuart | Scottish | steward for a castle or estate |
| Stillman | English | fisherman |
| Sylvester | English | from the forest |
| Synclair | English | from St. Clair in France |
| Taban | Arabic | resplendent, shining |
| Tadeo | Spanish | praise |
| Tamir | Arabic | rich |
| Tariq | Arabic | morning star |
| Ted, Teddy | English | diminutive form of Theodore |
| Tenen | African | born on a Monday |
| Tennis | English | ball game |
| Teo | Italian | divine gift |
| Terence | Latin | |
| Terrel, Terrell | English | stubborn |
| Thaddeus | Greek | praise |
| Thatcher | English | roof maker |
| Theo, Theodore | Greek | divine gift |
| Teodulo | Spanish | God’s slave |
| Thomas, Tom | Greek | a twin |
| Thor | Scandinavian | thunder |
| Thorne | English | from the thorn bush |
| Thornton | English | from the thorny town |
| Thurman | English | servant of Thor |
| Thurstan | English | Thor’s stone |
| Timothy | Greek | to honor God |
| Titus | Greek | giant |
| Tobias | Hebrew | God is good |
| Todd, Toddy | English | fox |
| Tomas | Scandinavian | a form of Thomas |
| Tommy | English | a twin |
| Topher | American | Christ bearer |
| Toren | Hebrew | ship mast |
| Toussaint | French | all saints |
| Travis | English | from the crossing or tollgate |
| Trent | English | thirty |
| Trenton | English | from the town by the river Trent |
| Trevor | Welsh | from the big settlement |
| Tristan | Welsh | Tumult |
| Tristian | American | from Tristan |
| Troy | Greek | water or foot soldier |
| Truman | English | faithful man |
| Tucker | English | tucker of cloth |
| Tyrone | English | from the land of Eoghan |
| Tyson | English | firebrand or son of Denis |
| Uba | African | father, lord |
| Uday | Arabic | one who runs fast |
| Udell | English | from the yew valley |
| Ugo | Italian | mind, spirit |
| Ulmer | English | famous wolf |
| Ulric | English | wolf ruler |
| Ulyssis | Latin | wounded in the thigh |
| Umberto | Italian | bright warrior |
| Umed | Sanskrit | hope |
| Upendo | African | love |
| Upton | Egyptian | high village |
| Urbano | Spanish | from the city |
| Urian | Welsh | city born |
| Uriel | Hebrew | light of God |
| Usher | American | people escort |
| Uzi | Hebrew | power, strength |
| Vachel | French | cowherd |
| Valdemar | Scandinavian | famous ruler |
| Valentino | Italian | strength, health |
| Vance | English | from the marsh |
| Varden | English | from Verdun |
| Varian | French | variable |
| Varick | German | honorable defender |
| Venedict | American | from Benedict |
| Vern | American | alder tree |
| Verne | English | dweller among the ferns |
| Vernon | English | alder tree |
| Vicente | Spanish | victorious |
| Victor | Latin | winner, conqueror |
| Vidal | Spanish | vital |
| Vidar | Scandinavian | forest battler |
| Vijay | Sanskrit | victorious |
| Vince | English | short form of Vincent |
| Vincent | Latin | victorious |
| Vincenzo | Spanish | victorious |
| Virgil | Latin | |
| Vitalis | Latin | alive |
| Vito | Italian | life |
| Vittorio | Italian | winner, conqueror |
| Vlad | Slavic | prince |
| Vladimir | Slavic | great ruler |
| Wade, Wayde | English | traveler |
| Wahid | Arabic | unique |
| Waldemar | German | famous ruler |
| Walden | English | from the valley of the Britons |
| Waldo | English | God’s power |
| Waldron | German | mighty raven |
| Walker | English | fuller of cloth |
| Walt | American | army ruler |
| Walter | English | army ruler |
| Walworth | English | from the homestead of the Britons |
| Ward | English | guardian |
| Warner | English | army guard |
| Warren | English | guard |
| Warrick | English | from the town by the river |
| Warwick | English | from the town by the weir |
| Wasaki | African | the enemy |
| Washington | English | from the town of Wassa’s people |
| Watson | English | son of Water |
| Watt | English | army ruler |
| Wayne | English | wagon driver |
| Webb, Webster | English | weaver |
| Weldon | English | from the hill with a well |
| Wendell | German | wanderer, seeker |
| Wentworth | English | village of the white people |
| Werner | German | army guard |
| West | English | from the west |
| Weston | English | from the west town |
| Wheaton | English | from the wheat town |
| Wheeler | English | wheel maker |
| Whittaker | English | from the wheat field |
| Wilbur | English | will fortress |
| Wilford | English | from the ford by the willows |
| Wilfred | English | will peace |
| Wilhelm | German | strong willed warrior |
| Wilkinson | English | son of Wilkin |
| Willard | English | will brave |
| Willem, William | Dutch, English | strong willed warrior |
| Wilmer | English | will famous |
| Wilson | English | son of William |
| Winfred | English | peace, friend |
| Winston | English | from Wina’s town |
| Winthrop | English | from Wymund’s farm |
| Wolf, Wolfe | English | the wolf |
| Wolfgang | English | wolf way |
| Woodrow | English | from the lane in the woods |
| Woodward | English | forester |
| Wyatt | English | son of a guy |
| Wycliff | English | from the cliff by the bend |
| Wyman | English | battle protector |
| Wyndham | English | from Wymond’s homestead |
| Xadrian | American | |
| Xakery | American | a form of Zachary |
| Xander | Greek | defender of men |
| Xanti | Portugese | short form of Xantiago |
| Xanto | Italian | golden |
| Xarles | French | man |
| Xavier | Spanish | the new house |
| Xenon | Greek | host, guest |
| Xenos | Greek | host, guest |
| Xerxes | Persian | ruler, king |
| Xhaiden | American | |
| Xorn | American | |
| Xylander | Greek | forest man |
| Xylon | Greek | from the forest |
| Yamal | Sanskrit | on of a twin |
| Yanni, Yannis | Greek | God is gracious |
| Yardan | Hebrew | to flow down |
| Yaron | Hebrew | he will sing |
| Yaser | Arabic | easy, smooth |
| Yasuo | Japanese | peaceful one |
| Yeriel | Hebrew | God has taught me |
| Yestin | Welsh | just |
| Yorick | Scandinavian | farmer |
| York | English | from the town of Eburos |
| Yosef, Yosefu | Hebrew | God will add |
| Yousef | Arabic | God will increase |
| Yukio | Japanese | gets what he wants |
| Yuri | Russian | farmer |
| Yuval | Hebrew | brook |
| Yves | French | Yew |
| Yvon | French | diminutive form of Yves |
| Zach | English | God has remembered |
| Zachary | Hebrew | God has remembered |
| Zander | Greek | defender of men |
| Zareb | African | guardian |
| Zared | Hebrew | trap |
| Zeb | English | short form of Zebedee or Zebulon |
| Zed | English | God is righteous |
| Zena | Greek | hospitable |
| Zenon | Greek | guest |
| Zeus | Greek | a god |
| Ziggy | German | diminutive form of Sigmund |
| Zulu | African | heaven |
| Douglas | Scottish | blue-black |
| Yuma | Native American | son of the chief |
Most common Filipino baby boy names
- Joshua
- John Paul
- Christian
- Justine
- John Mark
- John Lloyd
- Jerome
- Adrian
- John Michael
- Angelo
- Justin
- John Carlo
- James
- Mark
- Kenneth
- Jayson
- Mark Anthony
- Daniel
- John Rey
- Ryan
Filipino Boy Names (With Meanings) — 120+ Strong, Modern, and Traditional Ideas
Looking for Filipino boy names? You’re in the right place. Filipino names are known for being meaningful, family-centered, and culturally diverse. Because the Philippines has a long history shaped by Austronesian roots, Spanish colonization, American influence, and strong Catholic and Islamic traditions, Filipino boy names can sound modern and international while still carrying deep heritage.
Below you’ll find 120+ Filipino boy names, organized by style: traditional Tagalog-inspired names, popular modern choices, Spanish-influenced classics, Biblical favorites, and unique rare picks—each with clear meanings.
Most Popular Filipino Boy Names
These names are widely used in the Philippines and Filipino communities worldwide, especially because they’re easy to pronounce internationally.
- Juan — “God is gracious” (classic Filipino-Spanish favorite)
- Jose — “God will add”
- Miguel — “Who is like God?”
- Gabriel — “God is my strength”
- Daniel — “God is my judge”
- Angelo — “Messenger, angel”
- Nathan — “Gift”
- Christian — “Follower of Christ”
- Mark — “Warlike”
- Paolo — “Small, humble”
Traditional Filipino Boy Names (Tagalog & Native Roots)
These names are inspired by Filipino languages and indigenous naming traditions. They often reflect nature, strength, leadership, and honor.
- Bayani — “Hero”
- Lakan — “Noble, leader”
- Makisig — “Handsome, brave”
- Kidlat — “Lightning”
- Amihan — “Northeast wind”
- Agimat — “Lucky charm, amulet”
- Alon — “Wave”
- Bagwis — “Wing”
- Isagani — “Harvest, abundant”
- Liwanag — “Light”
Also recommended: The Origins of Filipino Names: History, Meaning, and Cultural Influences
Short & Cute Filipino Boy Names
Short names are popular in the Philippines because they work well with long surnames and middle names.
- Enzo — “Ruler of the home”
- Neo — “New”
- Rio — “River”
- Jay — “Rejoice”
- Max — “Greatest”
- Noah — “Rest, comfort”
- Luke — “Light-giving”
- Ken — “Handsome / strong”
- Jude — “Praised”
- Levi — “Joined, attached”
Strong Filipino Boy Names (Powerful Meanings)
- Andres — “Man, warrior”
- Marco — “Warlike”
- Leon — “Lion”
- Rafael — “God has healed”
- Vincent — “Conquering”
- Julian — “Youthful”
- Dominic — “Belonging to the Lord”
- Felix — “Lucky, happy”
- Emilio — “Rival, eager”
- Antonio — “Priceless, worthy of praise”
Spanish-Influenced Filipino Boy Names
Spanish naming culture is deeply rooted in the Philippines due to centuries of historical influence. Many Filipino families still use Spanish-style names because they feel classic and distinguished.
- Pedro — “Rock”
- Fernando — “Brave traveler”
- Ricardo — “Strong ruler”
- Eduardo — “Wealthy guardian”
- Lorenzo — “From Laurentum”
- Manuel — “God is with us”
- Diego — “Supplanter”
- Joaquin — “Raised by God”
- Mateo — “Gift of God”
- Santiago — “Saint James”
Filipino Catholic & Biblical Boy Names
Because Catholicism plays a major role in Filipino culture, Biblical names are extremely common and often passed down across generations.
- John — “God is gracious”
- Joseph — “God will add”
- Peter — “Rock”
- Matthew — “Gift of God”
- Paul — “Humble”
- James — “Supplanter”
- Andrew — “Strong and manly”
- Isaiah — “God is salvation”
- Samuel — “Heard by God”
- David — “Beloved”
Modern Filipino Boy Names (Trending & Stylish)
Many modern Filipino boy names are international, clean-sounding, and popular in urban areas like Manila and Cebu.
- Calix — “Chalice” (rare but stylish)
- Jace — “Healer”
- Kai — “Sea” (popular across Asia)
- Zeus — “God of the sky” (bold modern pick)
- Ace — “Best, number one”
- Elijah — “My God is Yahweh”
- Hunter — “One who hunts”
- Grey — “Grey-haired / elegant modern name”
- Zion — “Highest point, heavenly city”
- King — “Royal leader”
Rare & Unique Filipino Boy Names
- Hiraya — “Hope, dream”
- Mayumi — “Gentle, refined”
- Tala — “Star” (unisex, but used for boys too)
- Sinag — “Ray of light”
- Silakbo — “Passion, burst of emotion”
- Habagat — “Southwest wind”
- Kalayaan — “Freedom”
- Dalisay — “Pure”
- Magiting — “Brave”
- Alab — “Flame”
Filipino Boy Name Combos (First + Middle)
Combination names are very common in the Philippines. Here are a few strong pairings:
- Juan Miguel — classic + powerful
- Jose Gabriel — timeless Catholic combo
- Andres Mateo — strong + elegant
- Marco Antonio — bold and traditional
- Lakan Bayani — noble leader + hero (native-inspired)
- Kai Rafael — modern + meaningful
- Enzo Luis — short and stylish
- Diego Santos — Spanish classic flavor
How to Choose the Right Filipino Boy Name
- Meaning matters: Filipino families often choose names that express values like faith, strength, and hope.
- Think about pronunciation: choose a name that works both in Filipino and English-speaking countries.
- Match the surname: shorter first names often sound best with longer Filipino last names.
- Consider family tradition: many boys are named after fathers, grandfathers, or saints.
FAQ: Filipino Boy Names
What are common Filipino boy names?
Very common Filipino boy names include Juan, Jose, Miguel, Gabriel, Daniel, Angelo, and Andres.
Do Filipino boy names come from Spanish?
Yes. Many Filipino names have Spanish influence due to history. Examples include Diego, Fernando, Ricardo, and Mateo.
Are there native Filipino boy names?
Yes. Native-inspired names include Bayani, Lakan, Makisig, Kidlat, Amihan, and Liwanag.
Can Filipino boy names be modern and international?
Absolutely. Many Filipino parents choose names like Kai, Enzo, Jace, Zion, and Leo because they’re stylish and easy worldwide.
Quick Copy List: 40 Filipino Boy Names
Juan, Jose, Miguel, Gabriel, Daniel, Angelo, Nathan, Christian, Mark, Paolo, Bayani, Lakan, Makisig, Kidlat, Amihan, Agimat, Alon, Bagwis, Isagani, Liwanag, Andres, Marco, Leon, Rafael, Vincent, Julian, Dominic, Felix, Emilio, Antonio, Pedro, Fernando, Ricardo, Eduardo, Lorenzo, Manuel, Diego, Joaquin, Mateo, Santiago