Nuno

Nuno is a boy's name of Portuguese origin meaning “ancestor.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 boys in 2024.

Nuno at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“ancestor”

About the name Nuno

Nuno belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “ancestor” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nuno first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4062 in 1981, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 126 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nuno in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#4062 in 1981
Peak year
1981
Total since 1880
126

Nuno in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1953 in 2008
Babies named Nuno in 2024
4
Total since 1996
96

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nuno mean?

Nuno means “ancestor” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nuno a boy or girl name?

Nuno is a boy name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2024.

What origin is the name Nuno?

Nuno comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Nuno?

Nuno first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #4062 in 1981, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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