Spanish Names for Boys (With Meanings & Popularity)

Francilo

Francilo is a rare masculine name with possible Latin roots, likely a variation of names derived from 'Francis' or 'Franco,' ultimately meaning 'free one' or 'Frenchman.' This uncommon name appears…

Tavo

Short form of Gustavo, Spanish variation of Gustav

"staff of the Goths"

Tavo is a stylish-sounding short form of an antique name.

Tabo

Tabo is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Filipino culture, 'tabo' refers to a dipper used for bathing, representing cleanliness and utility in daily life. In some African cultures,…

Gui

Short form of Guillermo, Spanish form of William

"resolute protection"

It's tempting to think of Gui as the Spanish form of Guy, but it's short for Guillermo.

Heladio

Spanish

"born in Greece"

Melodic and friendly, and similar to a Spanish word for chilled and ice cream.

Helio

Spanish

"the sun"

More familiar to English speakers in the Italian Elio form.

Cuarto

Spanish

"a fourth, a quarter"

A possibility for a fourth-born child.

Quico

Spanish, diminutive of Enrique

Kinetic nickname name, might just be more suited to a Chihuahua.

Eber

Diminutive of Eberhard, German

"brave boar"

Eber is far more approachable than its full forbidding form.

Eberto

Eberto is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'famous' or 'bright' and 'strength.' It's essentially a variation of names like Eberhard, Herbert, or Alberto, found…

Bartoli

Bartoli is an Italian surname that has occasionally been used as a masculine given name. It derives from the Italian personal name 'Bartolo,' which is itself a diminutive form of 'Bartolomeo' (the…

Hermá

Hermá is an uncommon masculine name that may have several potential origins. It could be a variation of Herman, a Germanic name meaning 'army man' or 'warrior,' with the accent suggesting Spanish or…

Frasco

Frasco is a masculine name of Italian and Portuguese origin, derived from the name Francesco, which itself comes from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one.' It's essentially a…

Arminio

Arminio is an Italian masculine name with ancient roots, derived from Latin 'Arminius,' a Romanized form of a Germanic name meaning 'warrior' or 'soldier.' It was famously borne by a Germanic…

Armindo

Armindo is a masculine name with Portuguese and Spanish origins, likely derived from the Germanic name Armand or Hermann, meaning 'army man' or 'soldier.' Popular in Portugal, Brazil, and other…

Hermano

Hermano is a masculine name of Spanish origin directly meaning 'brother' in Spanish, derived from the Latin 'germanus.' While primarily used as a common noun in Spanish-speaking countries rather than…

Hermino

Hermino is a masculine name of Spanish origin, likely derived from the name Herman or Herminio. These names ultimately trace back to Germanic elements meaning 'warrior' or 'soldier.' Hermino has a…

Hidalgo

Spanish

"nobleman"

Hidalgo is the name of a minor planet, and, on Earth, the Spanish word for a nobleman, but we don't see much crossover potential.

Hilarino

Hilarino is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'hilaris' meaning cheerful or merry. It's a rare variation of the more common Hilario, which itself stems from the Latin name…

Chicho

Chicho is a masculine name with Spanish and Latin American origins, typically used as an affectionate nickname rather than a formal given name. Derived from the Spanish word "chico" meaning "boy" or…