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Fernando
BoyMeaning of Fernando: Spanish: 'adventurous'
Fernando is a boy's name most strongly associated with Spanish naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 397th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2921st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#397
819 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2921
7 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
103,729
First recorded 1880 · peak 2006
Trend
stable
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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