Spanish Names for Boys (With Meanings & Popularity)

Fede

Fede is a masculine name that originates primarily from Spanish and Italian language backgrounds. In Spanish, it's a shortened form of Federico (the Spanish equivalent of Frederick), which means…

Fredericio

Fredericio is an elaborate variation of the classic Germanic name Frederick, which means "peaceful ruler" or "power and peace." This ornate form incorporates Romance language influences, particularly…

Fonzo

Fonzo is a diminutive form of the Italian name Alfonso, which derives from Germanic origins meaning 'noble and ready' or 'eager for battle.' While less common as a standalone name, Fonzo offers a…

Federigo

Federigo is a masculine name of Italian origin, serving as a historical variant of Federico, which is the Italian form of Frederick. The name has Germanic roots, derived from elements meaning 'peace'…

Federío

Federío is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant or creative form of Federico, the Italian and Spanish version of Frederick. The name ultimately derives from Germanic elements…

Fredico

Fredico is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of Federico, the Italian and Spanish form of Frederick. The Germanic name Frederick means 'peaceful ruler,' combining…

Diaz

Spanish from Latin

"days"

Perfect example of a surname that would work well as a first.

Fernán

Fernán is a Spanish masculine name with medieval origins, being a shortened form of Fernando (the Spanish equivalent of Ferdinand). The name derives from Germanic elements meaning "journey" and…

Ferdi

Ferdi is a masculine name primarily used as a diminutive of Ferdinand, which has Germanic origins meaning 'brave journey' or 'daring traveler' from the elements 'fardi' (journey) and 'nand' (daring).…

Hernando

Spanish

"adventurer, explorer"

A worldly and attractive choice for a child of any background. Two early New World explorers were Hernandos — de Soto and Cortés.

Nando

Spanish, diminutive of Fernando

O-ending short forms are almost invariably appealing, though this might seem slight as the child grows up.

Ferni

Diminutive of Fernando, Portuguese and Spanish variation of Ferdinand, German

"brave voyager"

Ferni is a masculine name with likely Germanic or Latin roots. It may have originated as a diminutive of Fernando or Ferdinand, which means 'journey, adventure' or 'bold voyager.' Alternatively, it…

Ferdo

Ferdo is a masculine name with roots in several European traditions, primarily functioning as a diminutive of Ferdinand in Croatian, Slovenian, and some Germanic language communities. Ferdinand…

Dezi

Short form of Desiderio, Spanish

"desired one"

A Desi variation that moves the name away from Lucy -- though it's just as dizzy. TV star Jaime Pressly used it for her son.

Desiderio

Spanish

"desired one"

Desiderio was the full name of the Cuban bandleader who famously Loved Lucy. There was also a Saint Desiderio. Major attraction: the great nickname Desi.

Desi

Diminutive of Desiderio, Spanish

"desired one"

Forever Lucy's.

Belisario

Spanish from Greek

"swordsman"

Belisario is romantic, dashing, but perhaps a bit too elaborate. You might consider Belisario a masculine twist on the popular Belle names for girls.

Alphonsus

Latin form of Alfonso

"noble and ready"

This Latinized form of a name that's well used in Italy and Spain is sometimes heard, oddly enough, in Ireland.

Fito

Fito is a masculine name of Spanish origin, commonly used as a nickname for names such as Adolfo, Rodolfo, or Federico. The name has gained independent usage particularly in Latin American countries.…

Demetrio

Spanish form of Demetrius, Greek

"follower of Demeter"

Demetrio is an original way to a mythological name, and is further appealing as a boy's name inspired by a goddess, the earth mother Demeter.