US Popularity:673
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Portuguese
Meaning:Adventurer, Bold voyager
Fernando is a masculine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin. Coming from the Germanic name Ferdinand, it translates to “adventurer” or “bold voyager,” and can easily help baby embrace their badass side. As baby carves their path in life, they are going to have so many different opportunities to travel to new places in the world. Many people have held the name Fernando over the years, from athletes to writers to musicians. If you want to inspire your little one to explore different paths and opportunities before they find their calling, the name Fernando will make for a lovely choice.

Famous People Named Fernando

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Fernando Meirelles
    Director
  • Fernando Rodney
    Baseball Player
  • Fernando Torres
    Soccer Player

Common Nicknames for Fernando

Nicknames come in all shapes and sizes. And if you love the name Fernando, you’re in luck, because the options are cuter than ever! From the sweet to the sassy, we’ve got you and baby covered.

How Popular Is The Name Fernando?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Fernando is currently #2324 on The Bump
Boy:Fernando is currently #1310 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Fernando is currently #673 in U.S. births
Boy:Fernando is currently #343 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#343
in 2023
- 1
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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