Popular and traditional Cape Verdean boy names with meanings, origin and religion — from every community and region of Cape Verde. 35 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur | Bear; Noble (the legendary king) | 👦 Boy | English, French, Portuguese |
| Davi | Beloved (David) | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| João | God is gracious | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Leonardo | Brave lion | 👦 Boy | Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Miguel | Michael; Who is like God? | 👦 Boy | Spanish, Portuguese |
| Santiago | St James | 👦 Boy | Spanish, Portuguese |
| Afonso | Noble and ready | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Benjamin | Son of the right hand | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Bernardo | Brave as a bear | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Duarte | Wealthy guardian (Edward) | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Enzo | Ruler of the home | 👦 Boy | Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Felipe | Lover of horses | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Gael | Generous; Gaelic | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Gustavo | Staff of the Goths | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Heitor | Steadfast (Hector) | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Henrique | Ruler of the home | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Joaquim | Raised by God; God will establish | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Lorenzo | From Laurentum; Laurel | 👦 Boy | Italian, Portuguese |
| Martim | Of Mars; Warlike | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Matheus | Gift of God | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Pedro | Rock; Stone | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Ravi | The sun | 👦 Boy | Sanskrit, Portuguese |
| Samuel | God has heard | 👦 Boy | Hebrew, International, French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Theo | God; Divine gift | 👦 Boy | International, Portuguese |
| Tomás | Twin | 👦 Boy | Portuguese, Czech, Spanish |
| Diogo | Supplanter (James) | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Eduardo | Wealthy guardian | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Gonçalo | Battle | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Guilherme | Resolute protector (William) | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Lourenço | From Laurentum; Laurel | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Rodrigo | Famous ruler | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Simão | He has heard (Simon) | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Tiago | St James | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Vasco | Basque; After Vasco da Gama | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |
| Vinícius | From the Roman family name Vinicius | 👦 Boy | Portuguese |