689 Spanish Boy Names (With Meanings & Popularity)

This is a Spanish variation of Maximilian that has begun to gain some popularity. It has a luxurious feel -- maybe it's the suggestion of "millions"? -- but this is one of those Spanish baby names that come with Anglicized nicknames that can make it work across cultures.

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.

On the Latino Hit Parade, heard much more often than the English version.

A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.

A particularly charming spin on the original, as is theSpanish name Tadeo. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.

Agostino is the Italian form of this increasingly popular ancient name.

This Latinate form of Bernard hovered in the lower regions of the US Top 1000 from the late 1940s until 2006, possibly inspired by the character in West Side Story.

A Spanish variation of the name Roger meaning "famous spearman." Rogelio is popular among the Filipino and Argentine communities and could be a great alternative for international families looking for a name that can still be shortened to the very Anglo nickname "Rodge."

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. NFL Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones bears this name.

Long considered Mr. Hall's exclusive property, it's now ready to be adopted by others.

A Desi variation that moves the name away from Lucy -- though it's just as dizzy. TV star Jaime Pressly used it for her son.

Schoolchildren will recognize this name via Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama.

Valencio is an energetic, valiant-sounding name, the male form of Valencia.

Variation of the popular religious name, boosted by megastar Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

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.

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.

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

Israh which is also spelled Isra is a gender-neutral Muslim name.