The 30 most popular baby boy names in Puerto Rico

You've been going a little bonkers looking for baby boy names for your little one, am I right?! Listen, it is no secret that looking for that perfect name for your precious little one is a huge responsibility. We understand. Picking a name for your baby is definitely stressful, but it can also be fun! There's tons of inspiration out there, for sure. And this can be a little overwhelming. Maybe you're running out of ideas, and we're here to help you narrow down your list. How about considering popular baby names from La Isla del Encanto?

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Puerto Rico is one of my favorite places on earth! I love the sea, the sun, the warm people, the awesome food and music. Maybe you are from this beautiful part of the world, or maybe you have family connections there. Whatever the case may be, there is no question that this Caribbean island has sabor

We have rounded up 30 great baby boy names that we think will help you in your very important search. You will find traditional names like Diego and Jaime, which are beautiful names in their own right. But for fun, we have also included more exotic-sounding names, like Jayden or Yahir, which have risen in popularity in Puerto Rico. We hope our gallery inspires you, and maybe you'll even find the perfect name for your little one. Have fun!

Adrián

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This is a beautiful-sounding name, don't you think? According to Baby Name Wizard, it means "Man of Hadria" in Latin.

Alejandro

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We love this very Spanish-sounding name that also has quite an honorable meaning. In Greek, it means "defender, protector of mankind." A notable bearer of this name was Alexander the Great.

Ángel

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Perfect name for your little angel. This very popular name always makes it to the top 10 most popular baby boy names in La Isla del Encanto.

Axel

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This unique and lovely name made it to the top 100 most popular names in Puerto Rico in 2016, according to the Social Security Administration.

Carlos

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This aristocratic and traditional name is still very popular. It is also a name that combines well with others to form a compound name, like "Carlos Alberto," for example.

Christian

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This beautiful unisex name can be used for boys and girls. It means "follower of Christ" in Latin.

Daniel

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Here's another lovely Puerto Rican name for your little boy. In Hebrew, this strong name means "God is my judge."

Diego

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This elegant name is the Spanish version of "James." It means "supplanter, he that replaces." It is very popular in Puerto Rico, reaching #9 on the list in 2016 according to the Social Security Administration.

Elián

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This would be a beautiful and unique name for your little one. In Hebrew, it means "The Lord is my God; God is family."

Enrique

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This is a classic name, which means "ruler of the home.”

Ezequiel

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Here's another very popular name with biblical roots. It means "God strengthens" in Hebrew.

Fabián

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This name has a glamorous ring to it, doesn't it? It has Latin roots, and it means "bean grower, bean seller."

Gabriel

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I love this name! It is also a great unisex name, and it sounds both beautiful in English and Spanish.

Gael

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This is definitely one of my favorite names; it sounds unique and elegant, don't you think?

Ian

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A short and sweet name for your baby boy. It is actually super popular in Puerto Rico, ranking at #3 on the list of baby boy names in Puerto Rico in 2017, according to the Social Security Administration.

Jayden

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This wonderful name is definitely exotic and unique, but also quite popular in Puerto Rico. From the biblical name "Jotham," it means "thankful" in Hebrew.

Julián

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This name comes from the Latin Julianus, which means "youth." This is really a very old and traditional name, which has been used since the 1880s!

Liam

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While this name does not have Spanish origins, it is extremely popular in Puerto Rico. It reached #10 on the list of baby boy names in 2017, according to the Social Security Administration.

Lucas

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I love how this name rolls off of your tongue. Try it out! According to Baby Name Wizard, it is a biblical name that is thought to be a derivative of Lucius.

Luis

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This very traditional and solid name in Puerto Rico means "famous fighter" in German.

Mateo

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This wonderful name, which means "God's gift" ranked #4 in popularity in Puerto Rico in 2017 according to the Social Security Administration.

Miguel

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It doesn't get any more classic than this. It is the Spanish version of "Michael," and it means "who is like the Lord."

Moises

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This beautiful Spanish name means "from the water." Wouldn't you love this name for your little one?

Pablo

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How about this traditional name? Meaning "little one," this would be a perfect name for your youngest child.

Noah

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Derived from Hebrew, this beautiful biblical name means "rest, comfort." It ranked #12 in Puerto Rico in 2016, according to the Social Security Administration.

Rafael

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A wonderful name meaning "God is healer or God is healed" in Hebrew. It can be also be spelled "Raphael." A cute nickname is "Raffo.”

Ramón

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This solid name belongs to one of Puerto Rico's most famous celebs, the one and only Daddy Yankee, whose full name is: Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez.

Santiago

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This is a personal top favorite because it’s my little nephew‘s name, and he has Puerto Rican roots! This lovely name belongs to the patron saint of Spain.

Sebastián

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This gorgeous name ranked #1 in Puerto Rico in 2017 according to the Social Security Administration. Sebastián means "venerable, revered" in Latin.

Yahir

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And we end with another one of my favorites. This appears to be a newer name. Its background is unclear; some sources say it could be a variation of "Yair," which in Hebrew means "he shines."

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