Spanish Names for Boys (With Meanings & Popularity)

Ximenes

Spanish variation of Simon

The J spelling -- both are pronounced as if they started with H -- is more common, but the X has more flair.

Zenobius

Zenobius is a masculine name of ancient Greek origin, derived from the elements 'Zeus' (the supreme Greek god) and 'bios' meaning 'life', thus signifying 'life of Zeus' or 'living through Zeus'. This…

Zenobio

Spanish form of Zenobius, Greek

"life of Zeus"

Zenobio is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the name Zenobius, which combines 'Zeus' (the supreme Greek god) and 'bios' (life). It essentially means 'life of Zeus' or 'life…

Zoilo

Spanish derivation of Greek

"life"

A male take on the feminine name Zoe, it's hard to give an attractive pronunciation.

Cortez

Spanish surname

"courteous"

The craze for surname names is now moving beyond the English and Irish to include worldly Spanish names for boys like this historic one currently in the Top 1000.

Maceo

Spanish variation of Matthew

"gift of God"

This semi-obscure historic name was recently chosen for their son by Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez. A possible namesake is Maceo Grajales, a Cuban guerrilla leader who was second-in-command of the…

Cordero

Spanish

"lamb"

Sounds more like a car than a baby name. Some sources related it to the English surname Carter, which would be more stylish these days.

Aliásar

Aliásar is a masculine name with multicultural resonances, potentially drawing from Arabic, Spanish, or Persian influences. The accent mark suggests a specific pronunciation emphasis, giving it a…

Elaísar

Elaísar is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Hebrew or Arabic linguistic traditions. It bears resemblance to biblical names like Eleazar (meaning 'God has helped') or…

Eleózar

Eleózar is a masculine name with biblical origins, a variant of Eleazar, which derives from Hebrew and means "God has helped" or "God is helper." In the Old Testament, Eleazar was the son of Aaron…

Eliseao

Eliseao is an uncommon masculine name likely derived as a variant of Eliseo, the Spanish and Italian form of Elisha. The name has Hebrew origins, meaning 'God is my salvation' or 'God is salvation.'…

Elizar

Spanish variation of Eleazar or Lazarus

"God is my Helper"

Elizar is the Spanish version of this attractive name, on the cusp of going from uncommon to big.

Ysai

Spanish variation of Isaiah, Hebrew

"salvation of the Lord"

Ysai is a less-known variation of the popular Isaiah.

Ysais

Ysais is an uncommon masculine name with possible Spanish or Hebrew origins. It likely represents a rare variant spelling of Isaiah (Spanish: Isaías), the biblical prophet whose name means "salvation…

Mattheo

Spanish variation of Matthew

Mattheo is another way to say Matteo, one that gets you to either Matt or Theo

Mathías

Mathías is a variation of the name Matthias or Matías, with Latin and Greek origins meaning 'gift of God.' This spelling variant, with the accent on the 'i,' is particularly popular in…

Mathios

Mathios is a masculine name with Greek origins, representing a traditional Greek variant of Matthew. Derived from the Hebrew name Mattathias, it carries the meaning 'gift of God' or 'gift from…

Matías

Spanish, from Hebrew

"gift of God"

The handsome Spanish form of Matthew.

Matíos

Matíos is a masculine name that appears to be a variant form of Matthias or Matías, names derived from the Hebrew name Mattathias, meaning "gift of God." The addition of the accent mark gives it a…

Mattáes

Mattáes is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Matthias or Matthaios, which derive from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God.' The distinctive…