Palau Baby Names
Palauan names reflect the indigenous Palauan language and matrilineal clan tradition, alongside American-influenced English names from the post-WWII period.
Palau baby naming trends in Oceania combine local tradition and global favorites. Palau is also known as Republic of Palau.
Current high-interest names include boys like Tommy, Surangel, Dilmert and girls like Secilil, Diwi, Janel. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Palau
- #1TommyAramaictwinTOM-ee
- #2SurangelPalauandivine messengersoo-RAN-jel
- #3DilmertPalauanfirst in the clanDIL-mert
- #4KeraiPalauanof the sea; ocean childkeh-RY
- #5RockyEnglishof the rock; strongROK-ee
- Elias#6Hebrewmy God is the Lordeh-LY-as
- #7NgiracheduiPalauanchief of the householdngee-rah-cheh-DOO-ee
- #8BrendonIrishprince; little ravenBREN-don
- #9DariusPersianpossessing goodness; kinglyDAH-ree-us
- #10PhillipGreeklover of horsesFIL-ip
Most Popular Girl Names in Palau
- #1SecililPalauancalm waters; sereneseh-CHEE-lil
- #2DiwiPalauanflowerDEE-wee
- #3JanelHebrewGod is graciousjah-NEL
- #4BethanyHebrewhouse of figs; house of afflictionBETH-ah-nee
- #5KatrinaGreekpure; clearkah-TREE-nah
- #6MelanieGreekblack; darkMEL-ah-nee
- #7IleonaPalauangraceful like the heronee-leh-OH-nah
- #8MaricelHebrewbeloved light of the seamah-ree-SEL
- #9YumiJapanesebeauty; reason; bowYOO-mee
- #10AngelicaLatinangelic; messenger of Godan-JEL-ih-kah