Spanish Names for Boys (With Meanings & Popularity)

Miró

Spanish artist name

Unique option honoring Spanish surrealist painter Joan Miró. Could have some pronunciation problems, but preferable to calling your little boy Joan.

Moisés

Spanish variation of Moses

This name is well used in the Hispanic culture.

Montana

Spanish place-name; "mountainous"

"mountainous"

Relaxed western place-name that still has some masculine punch, but be warned: this whole posse of similarly trendy names, like Sierra and Dakota, will soon ride toward the sunset.

Montez

Spanish

"dweller in the mountains"

Sensuous and rhythmic.

Naldo

Spanish, diminutive of Reinaldo

Manages to give Reginald a romantic flair.

Reinaldo

Spanish and Portuguese variation of Reginald

This lively Spanish and Portuguese form of Reginald/Reynold is especially popular in Brazil. In the US, the Reynaldo spelling has always been significantly more popular, though Reinaldo is also used…

Natal

Spanish variation of Noel

"Christmas"

Because of its relationship to the English word, better lengthened to Natalio.

Navarone

Spanish, meaning unknown

Cowboy swagger via the non-cowboy flick "The Guns of Navarone," chosen by Priscilla Presley.

Navarro

Spanish

"from Navarre"

Dashing surname for the Basque kingdom.

Nemesio

Spanish

"justice"

The meaning makes this name interesting, but the sound is too related to nemesis.

Nevada

Spanish place-name

"covered in snow"

Western place-name that feels equally appropriate for both genders. Note: Natives say rhyme that second syllable with had, so it's not nehv-AH-da.

Nicandro

Spanish variation from Greek

"man of victory"

Nicandro might be of interest as a blend of two Anglo favorites -- Nicholas and Andrew.

Nicasio

Spanish from Greek

"victory"

Closer to Nike than to Nicholas, this is an attractive, viable import. It's also one of several Italian and Spanish baby names that get you to the stylish and attractive nickname Nico.

Niguel

Niguel is a masculine name that likely developed as a variant of Nigel or potentially derives from the Spanish place name San Juan Capistrano de Niguel (now Laguna Niguel in California). Nigel itself…

Niño

Spanish

"young child"

Too childlike, in addition to the objectionable association with the el niño phenomenon.

Octavio

Spanish variation of Octavius

"eighth"

The most popular of the number names used by Hispanic parents, open to all. Octavia and Octavio are two Spanish baby names that are moving out into the wider world.

Tavio

Tavio is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. Most commonly, it's considered a variation of Octavio or Ottavio, which derive from the Latin name Octavius, meaning 'eighth.' In Finnish…

Oro

Spanish

"gold"

Rare, with a gleaming, golden image.

Ortega

Spanish name

"dweller at the sign of the grouse"

Dashing Latin surname name -- but also a well-known brand of Spanish packaged foods.

Osmundo

Osmundo is a masculine name with Spanish and Germanic roots. It derives from the Old Germanic elements 'os' or 'ans' meaning 'god' and 'mund' meaning 'protection,' literally translating to 'divine…