689 Spanish Boy Names (With Meanings & Popularity)

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

For older generations this still summons silent horror star Chaney; for others it's a pleasant if slight nickname name.

One of several Latino favorites on U. S. popularity list, Esteban sounds solid and strong. Esteban has ranked among the US Top 500 names for boys for half a century now, making it a familiar name that successfully crosses cultures.

Ugo is very common in Italy, but here it might call to mind that little Yugoslavian car.

Cross-cultural name with a great nautical meaning. It boomed in the 1930s and has potential for revival now.

A more romantic form of old school Clement, which ranks in the Top 100 boy names in Chile. Clemente, like Clement, derives from the Late Latin name Clemens, the name of 14 popes and several saints.

Leathery, masculine image, complete with user-friendly short form.

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.

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

The name of one of the Three Wise Men from the East is heard in several European countries, but rarely here.

Pazel's abbreviated version, Paz, is far more modern and attractive.

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.

Santana was most recently heard on a female character on hit television show Glee. Nonetheless, this name ranks higher for boys, which can be credited to Grammy Award-winning musician Carlos Santana.

The Cristian spelling of this long-popular name is well-used in the US, especially in the Hispanic community. Cristian's sleekness feels modern.

Elegant and worldly.

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

The newest surname names move beyond the Waspy, and this is an excellent example, associated these days with gossip blogger Perez (born Mario) Hilton.

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

Edison's middle name is a fabulous option for parents looking for something with history and a soft sound. This could be the name you're looking for if you like Tesla's scientific pedigree but think that it has become too corporate with the advent of Elon Musk's company.