689 Spanish Boy Names (With Meanings & Popularity)
- Tino
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of Agostino, Justino, Martino, et alDescription:
This nickname name might be cute for a niño, but one of the full names ending in tino would make a more mature statement.
- Jadiel
Origin:
Spanish variation of YadielDescription:
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.
- Santos
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"saint, holy"Description:
The Spanish and Portuguese variation of the all-saints name. Santos is a name that has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year except for two: 1913 and 1915.
- Sierra
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"saw-toothed"Description:
Sierra is a name borrowed from the western mountain range, with Latin rhythm and cowboy charm. It is now probably past its peak for girls, but remains a striking nature-inspired choice for boys, with a strong, surprising and energetic sound. The meaning refers to the sharp, irregular peaks of some of the Western mountains such as the Sierra Nevada.
- Mariano
Origin:
Italian, Spanish and PortugueseMeaning:
"relating to the god Mars"Description:
A handsome and romantic-sounding European option.
- Quiel
Origin:
Short form of EzequielMeaning:
"God strengthens"Description:
Ezequiel or Ezekiel may be a Hebrew name, but it's well-used among Spanish speakers. Quiel is a short form favored in Spanish countries.
- Fausto
Origin:
Italian and Spanish variation of FaustMeaning:
"fortunate one"Description:
While Faust, who sold his soul to the devil, was anything but fortunate, this Latinate variation is more commonly heard and accepted.
- Casimiro
Origin:
Spanish form of Casimir, Polish and SlavicMeaning:
"destroyer of peace"Description:
All names Cas are cool right night, from Cassius to Cassian to Caspian to, yes, Casimir and its Latin form Casimiro. An attractive possibility in this appealing group.
- Desiderio
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"desired one"Description:
Desiderio was the full name of the Cuban bandleader who famously Loved Lucy. There was also a Saint Desiderio. Major attraction: the great nickname Desi.
- Damián
- Chaco
- Gui
Origin:
Short form of Guillermo, Spanish form of WilliamMeaning:
"resolute protection"Description:
It's tempting to think of Gui as the Spanish form of Guy, but it's short for Guillermo.
- Otilio
- Adolfo
Origin:
Latin form of AdolphDescription:
One high-fashion brand that's actually a legitimate first name, though still linked to the tainted Adolph.
- Tomi
Origin:
Japanese, Nigerian, or Welsh variation of ThomasMeaning:
"wealth; twin"Description:
A Welsh diminutive of Tomos/Thomas, or just a simplified spelling of Tommy.
- Macario
Origin:
Spanish from GreekMeaning:
"blessed"Description:
Macario is used in the modern US, the Spanish form of the ancient Greek Makarios or Latinized Macarius, the name of several early saints. Accessible and worldly, Macario can lead to the friendly nickname Mac.
- Pepe
Origin:
Spanish variation of JosÉDescription:
Le Pew. We don't think so, although it's a megacommon nickname name in Latino countries.
- Esmael
Origin:
Spanish variation of Ismael, Hebrew,"God will hear"Meaning:
"God will hear"Description:
Esmael is an uncommon name with deep cultural roots.
- Roberto
Origin:
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of RobertDescription:
Standard Latin classic.
- Quito
Origin:
Spanish, Place-nameDescription:
Quito is a place-name (it's the capital of Ecuador) with lots of lively energy--as long as it's pronounced correctly.