Filipino is a bit complex language that has been derived from plenty of other languages. With both Western and Eastern influences, Filipino baby names include a variety of ranges. If you possess roots in the Philippines, you might not miss a chance to honor that heritage with your baby boy’s name!
The Filipino culture has so many connections to other cultures. That’s why the Filipino baby names are not limited only to the traditional Tagalog names but also to Spanish, American, and Italian origin names.
Read our ultimate collection of Filipino baby boy names that includes the most popular Filipino baby boy names, most common Filipino baby boy names, traditional (Tagalog) Filipino baby boy names, and uncommon Filipino baby boy names. We have also included Filipino baby boy names with American, Italian, and Spanish origins.
A
- Agapito – Loved
- Alab – Blaze
- Alejandro – Helper of mankind
- Alon – Waves
- Amado – Loved
- Ambrosio – Based on Saint Ambrose
- Andres – Brave and manly
- Antonio – Highly praiseworthy
- Aquilino – Brown, dark”
- Arnold – The power of the eagle
- Arnulfo – Strong as an eagle, smart as a wolf
- Asterio – Star
- Aurelio – Golden
B
- Bagwis – Wing
- Banoy – Eagle
- Basilio – Chief or master
- Bayani – Hero
- Benigno – Good, affable, loving, gentle
- Benjie
- Brando – Sword
- Buwan – Moon
C
- Carlo – Strong
- Cesar
- Christian – A follower of Christ
- Claudio – Lame, crippled”
- Concordio – Harmony
- Crisanto – Christ
D
- Dakila – Great
- Danilo – God is my judge, almighty is my judge
- Dante – Patience or virtue
- Datu – Chief
- Diego – The one who replaces
- Dranreb
E
- Edgardo – Propserous
- Edilberto – Noble, bright
- Efren – Fertile, fruitful
- Eric – An honorable king, an eternal ruler
- Ernesto – Serious, resolute
- Esteban – Crown or garland
F
- Fernandez
G
- Gabriel – Devoted to God, Almighty is my strength, a hero of God
- Gilbert – Bright
- Gregory – Alert
H
- Heherson – He is her son
- Homobono – Good man
- Honesto – Honest
I
- Isaac – Laughter
- Isagani – Character in a novel by Rizal
- Isaiah – God is salvation
- Isko
J
- Jacob – Supplanter
- James – One who follows
- Jejomar – Combination of the names Jesus, Joseph and Mary
- Jerome – Sacred name
- Joaquin – Lifted by Yahweh
- John Mark – Two of the four Gospels in the Bible, John means God has been gracious and Mark means war-like
- Jonah – Dove
- Joriz – A Filipino national hero
- Joselito – God will increase
- Joshua – God is salvation
- Juan – The almighty is gracious
K
- Keanu – Cool breeze over the mountains
- Kevin – Gentle and handsome
- Kidlat – Lightening
- Kyle – Narrow, straight
L
- Lester – A secure place
- Liberato – Liberty
- Luis – Glory and warrior
- Luntian – The color green in ancient Tagalog
M
- Macario – Fortunate, supremely blessed
- Magiting – heroic
- Magtanggol – To defend
- Makisig – Handsome
- Mauricio – Dark-skinned
- Melchor – A city of the king
- Mohammed – Praiseworthy
N
- Nathaniel – Gift of God
- Nelson – Son of the champion
- Nicholas – Victory of the people
- Nimuel – Peace
O
- Omar – Someone who is persuasive in nature, eloquent
P
- Pacifico – Of the Pacific
- Patrick
R
- Ramil – Sand
- Renaldo – Wise ruler, advice from a ruler
- Rizalino
- Rodrigo – Famous ruler
- Rommel – To make a noise
- Ronald – Advice, ruler
S
- Sinag – Ray
- Steven – A garland
T
- Tanashiri – Sacred lotus
U
- Ulan – Rain
V
- Vedasto – A saint
- Venancio
- Vergel – Good luck
- Vincent – To conquer
- Vito – Life
W
- Wilfred – Desiring peace
