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689 Spanish Boy Names (With Meanings & Popularity)

  1. Alfonso

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian

    • Meaning:

      "noble, ready"

    • Description:

      Alfonso was a royal name in Spain as far back as the 7th century, but it is rarely heard outside the Hispanic community in the US.
  2. Manuel

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Emmanuel, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is with us"

    • Description:

      Popular among Hispanic communities but also used internationally, Manuel is a name with a regal history.
  3. Armando

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Herman, German

    • Meaning:

      "soldier"

    • Description:

      Armando takes the flat-footed Herman and makes it romantic. This is another of the Latin names we expect to be seeing more of.
  4. Vale

    • Origin:

      Geographical name

    • Description:

      Vale is part place name, part nature name -- a poetic term for a type of valley. Today Show coanchor Savannah Guthrie put Vale on the baby name map when she chose it for her daughter, but there's no reason the name can't work equally well for a boy. Vale might also be a short form for Valentine or a spelling variation of the city name Vail.
  5. Julio

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Julius

    • Meaning:

      "youthful: downy-bearded; sky father"

    • Description:

      What with Paul Simon's classic lyric about Julio down by the schoolyard and several distinguished bearers, this livelier Spanish version of Julius is completely familiar to the non-Hispanic community and would make a great choice for a bicultural family. Popular in Brazil, it also ranks in the US Top 600 and given to more than 500 boys each year. NFL Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones bears this name.
  6. Isidro

    • Origin:

      Spanish form of Isidoros, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift of Isis"

    • Description:

      Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.
  7. Carlos

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Charles

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      Carlos is the Spanish and Portuguese variation of Charles, which has been used in solid numbers in the US for as long as data has been kept. Carlos has never fallen out of the Top 600, but peaked from the 70s-early 2000s. Today Carlos is still within the Top 200. Notable namesakes include musician Santana, writers Fuentes and Castaneda, and numerous athletes. Carlos Irwin Estevez is the birth name of Charlie Sheen.
  8. Helio

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "the sun"

    • Description:

      More familiar to English speakers in the Italian Elio form.
  9. Rico

    • Origin:

      Spanish, diminutive of Ricardo

    • Meaning:

      "dominant ruler"

    • Description:

      Consider this short form for your little Richard.
  10. Leonel

    • Origin:

      Variation of Lionel, French

    • Meaning:

      "young lion"

    • Description:

      A variation of Lionel that has made slow but substantial gains in recent years, perhaps helped by the resurgence of Leo. It is also the Spanish and Portuguese variant.
  11. Tito

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Titus

    • Description:

      Has diverse associations: the long-term Communist head of Yugoslavia, one of Michael Jackson's older brothers, and an animated Disney character -- none of them a very strong recommendation.
  12. Ernesto

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian variation of Ernest

    • Description:

      A Latin classic, widely used here and abroad, though in the U.S. it has fallen on the charts in recent years.
  13. Alberto

    • Origin:

      Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "noble, bright"

    • Description:

      Alberto is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variation of Albert and lends a more unusual and fashionable edge to this name which is still a grandpa name to many.
  14. Min

    • Description:

      Min is a concise, impactful masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Chinese, Min (闵) means 'quick' or can represent 'sensitivity and compassion,' depending on the character used. In Korean, Min can mean 'cleverness' or 'quickness of mind.' The name also appears in Ancient Egyptian mythology as the god of fertility and reproduction. Its brevity makes it a striking modern choice in Western contexts, where single-syllable names have gained popularity. Min functions well internationally due to its ease of pronunciation across languages. Though traditionally more common in East Asian countries, Min has potential appeal to parents seeking minimalist, gender-neutral naming options with cross-cultural significance. Its simplicity belies its rich cultural heritage.

  15. Elia

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Elijah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah is God"

    • Description:

      A multicultural appellation, found in Hebrew, Italian, and Zuni, this likable name made famous by director Elia Kazan's only problem is the feminine a ending. But then again, that never hurt Joshua.
  16. Adan

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Somalian, and Haitian variation of Adam, English variation of Aiden, Arabic variation of Eden

    • Meaning:

      "son of the red earth; little fiery one; place of pleasure, delight"

    • Description:

      Adan is one of those names that feels familiar because it is in fact a variation of several other names. Used in Hispanic cultures, it is a form of Adam, more conventionally spelled with an accent as Adán. In English, it can be seen as a spelling variant of the uber-popular Aidan, Aiden, Aden, etc., while in Arabic, it is a unisex choice, and alternative form of Eden.
  17. Jadiel

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Yadiel

    • Description:

      Jadiel and Yadiel are Spanish versions of the Hebrew Yehudiel, the name of one of the archangels. It's been in the US Top 1000 since 2008, but still hovers towards the bottom.
  18. Felipe

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Philip, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"

    • Description:

      A royal name in Spain, Felipe could make a lively alternative to the English sounding Philip. It has ranked on the US Top 1000 almost every year since the beginning of the twentieth century, but has never risen above the Top 300, making it a familiar without being overused.
  19. Guillermo

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of William

    • Description:

      As with Guillaume (see above), Liam, Willem, and Wilhelm, everyday Williams in their own countries, Guillermo is a captivating possibility here. Giermo, Gigermo, Gijermo, Gillermo, Gillirmo, Giyermo, Guermillo, Guiermo Guilermón, Guille, Guillelmo, Guillermino, Guillo, Guirmo, Gullermo, Llermo, Memo, Quillermo.
  20. Fidel

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "faithful"

    • Description:

      The association with the Cuban leader Castro is still strong, but he's by no means the only Fidel. This name was in the Top 1000 for over 80 years, from 1919 to 2005. From the late Latin name Fidelis, meaning "faithful", at its heart it has an uplifting meaning.