689 Spanish Boy Names (With Meanings & Popularity)

  1. Tino
    • Origin:

      Spanish, diminutive of Agostino, Justino, Martino, et al
    • Description:

      This nickname name might be cute for a niño, but one of the full names ending in tino would make a more mature statement.
  2. 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.
  3. Santos
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Sierra
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  5. Mariano
    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish and Portuguese
    • Meaning:

      "relating to the god Mars"
    • Description:

      A handsome and romantic-sounding European option.
  6. Quiel
    • Origin:

      Short form of Ezequiel
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  7. Fausto
    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Faust
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  8. Casimiro
    • Origin:

      Spanish form of Casimir, Polish and Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  9. Desiderio
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  10. Damián
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      • Gui
        • Origin:

          Short form of Guillermo, Spanish form of William
        • Meaning:

          "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 Adolph
          • Description:

            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 Thomas
          • Meaning:

            "wealth; twin"
          • Description:

            A Welsh diminutive of Tomos/Thomas, or just a simplified spelling of Tommy.
        • Macario
          • Origin:

            Spanish from Greek
          • Meaning:

            "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 JosÉ
          • Description:

            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 Robert
          • Description:

            Standard Latin classic.
        • Quito
          • Origin:

            Spanish, Place-name
          • Description:

            Quito is a place-name (it's the capital of Ecuador) with lots of lively energy--as long as it's pronounced correctly.