Chencho

Latin

"harmless, innocent"

Chencho Origin and Meaning

The name Chencho is a boy's name of Spanish origin.

Chencho is a masculine name with Spanish and Latin American origins, particularly common in Mexico. It traditionally functions as a familiar nickname for Inocencio, which derives from the Latin 'innocens' meaning 'innocent' or 'harmless.' In some regions, Chencho can also be a diminutive for other names like Cresencio. The name carries a warm, friendly quality and reflects Hispanic cultural traditions of using affectionate shortened forms of longer names. While not widely used outside Spanish-speaking communities, Chencho has a rhythmic, memorable sound. It represents cultural heritage and family connections, often passed through generations as both a formal name and a term of endearment within families and close-knit communities.