Rare Spanish Boy Names

Octavio

Spanish variation of Octavius

"eighth"

The most popular of the number names used by Hispanic parents, open to all. Octavia and Octavio are two Spanish baby names that are moving out into the wider world.

Palomo

Spanish

"dove"

The feminine form, Paloma, is more popular, but this has potential.

Paz

Hebrew; Spanish

"gold; peace"

Paz is an appealing Spanish name meaning "peace", derived from the Latin "pax". It's usually feminine in Spanish, but could also make an interesting literary choice for a boy, honoring the writer…

Placido

Italian and Spanish

"serene"

Placido was commonly used by early Christians to convey their serenity in the faith, and it was borne by several minor saints.

Renato

Spanish and Italian

"reborn"

Elegant and worldly.

Roderigo

Roderigo is a masculine name with Spanish and Portuguese roots, derived from the Germanic name 'Hrodric,' meaning 'famous ruler' or 'powerful leader.' The name gained literary recognition through…

Rodolfo

Spanish

"bold wolf"

Romanticizes Rudolph and distances the name from the red-nosed reindeer. After remaining steadily in the US Top 500 for much of the twentieth century, Rodolfo has been slipping of late.

Tago

Tago is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'sincere child' or relate to multiple kanji combinations with varying meanings. The name also appears in Filipino culture…

Vego

Vego is an uncommon masculine name with several potential origins. It may derive from Latin 'vegetus' meaning 'active' or 'vigorous,' suggesting strength and vitality. Alternatively, it could be…

Silvio

Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Silvius

"wood, forest"

A shiny and sylvan choice, this sleek yet spirited name feels familiar yet is rarely used.

Sol

Spanish

"sun"

Although pinochle-playing partner Sam came out of retirement, we don't see it happening to Sol. Near soundalike Saul has more of a shot. Sol was also a Roman god/personification of the sun, and an…

Vasco

Spanish

"someone from the Basque region"

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

Wilfredo

Spanish and Portuguese form of Wilfred, German

"desires peace"

Wilfredo has been consistently used in Hispanic and Latino communities for generations, though it's never reached extreme popularity. The name carries a dignified, traditional quality while remaining…

Rico

Spanish, diminutive of Ricardo

"dominant ruler"

Consider this short form for your little Richard.

Lonzo

Diminutive of Alonzo

"noble, ready"

Adds some dash and substance to Lon.

Mando

Diminutive of Armando, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Herman

"soldier"

Armando definitely makes Herman cooler and Mando or Mondo makes it cooler still. While Mando is usually short for Armando, it can be an abbreviation for any name containing Mando or Mondo.

Toli

Toli is a multicultural masculine name with varied origins. In Hungarian, it's a diminutive of Toldi or Bertalan (Bartholomew), while in Georgian, it relates to freedom or liberty. In Pacific…

Barolo

Barolo is a masculine name with Italian origins, derived from the renowned wine-producing region in northern Italy. This distinguished name carries connotations of sophistication, tradition, and…

Arsenio

Spanish from Greek

"virile, strong"

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

Alfonzo

Alfonzo is a masculine name representing an alternate spelling of Alfonso, which derives from Germanic origins combining the elements 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (ready), essentially meaning 'noble and…