Spanish Boy Names
1021 spanish boy names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Say one of these out loud and you can hear a whole family history in it — a grandfather, a saint’s day, a name passed down until it stopped belonging to any one person. The strong traditional Spanish boy names are the backbone of this list: Santiago, the name of Saint James and of a hundred plazas; Alejandro, the Spanish form of Alexander, formal and full of stride; Carlos, the Spanish Charles, steady in every generation; and Antonio, which manages to sound both courtly and completely at ease. None of these need explaining to anyone, anywhere, and that is a quiet gift to give a child.
The faster-moving half of the list is shorter and softer at the edges. Mateo, the Spanish form of Matthew, has surged into the American top tier and shows no sign of slowing. Emiliano and Emilio give you the same warm opening in two very different lengths. Diego is compact and confident, Matias feels contemporary without being invented, and Elian is the kind of newer pick parents choose when they want familiar sounds arranged in an unfamiliar way. Classics like Luis, Juan and Andres sit comfortably alongside them.
Every name below opens to its full page — a sourced meaning, its U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you fall for it.
Spanish Boy Names
Mateo#8 in the U.S.Gift of God; given by God▶Santiago#26 in the U.S.Saint James; from Santo (Saint) + Iago (Spanish form of James, from Hebrew Ya'aqov)▶Emiliano#94 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'▶Jose#95 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall add — Spanish form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef▶Luis#144 in the U.S.Famous warrior; renowned in battle — from the Old High German elements hlud (fame) and wig (war▶Elian#147 in the U.S.Possibly a blend of Eli (Hebrew: my God) and Juan (Spanish form of John: God is gracious); or f▶Arlo#148 in the U.S.Fortified hill — possibly from Old English place-name elements, or from Spanish arlo (barberry ▶Carlos#150 in the U.S.Free man; strong man — Spanish form of Charles, from Old High German karl (man, free man)▶Emilio#154 in the U.S.Rival, eager to excel — Italian/Spanish form of Emil, from the Roman family name Aemilius, from▶Diego#158 in the U.S.Spanish form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'▶Juan#159 in the U.S.God is gracious — Spanish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan▶Matias#170 in the U.S.Gift of God — Spanish and Scandinavian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu (gift of Yahweh▶Jesus#173 in the U.S.God saves, Yahweh is salvation — Spanish form of Joshua/Yeshua, from Hebrew Yeshu'a (Yahweh is ▶Antonio#176 in the U.S.Priceless, of inestimable worth — Italian/Spanish form of Anthony, from the Roman family name A▶Alejandro#195 in the U.S.Defender of the people; Spanish form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros▶Andres#200 in the U.S.Manly, brave, warrior; Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek andreios▶Miguel#212 in the U.S.Who is like God? (a rhetorical question implying none can compare)▶Javier#274 in the U.S.New house; from Basque Etxeberria (new house), the birthplace of Saint Francis Xavier▶Maximiliano#280 in the U.S.The greatest; Latin Maximus combined with Aemilianus▶Francisco#322 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Franciscus, the Latinized name for a Frenchman or a member of th▶Jorge#323 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of George, from the Greek Georgios, composed of 'ge' (earth) and 'e▶Josue#330 in the U.S.Spanish form of Joshua, from the Hebrew Yehoshua, composed of 'Yeho' (a form of Yahweh) and 'sh▶Cruz#331 in the U.S.From the Spanish and Portuguese word 'cruz', meaning cross, derived from Latin 'crux'. In the C▶Ezequiel#348 in the U.S.Spanish form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, composed of 'chazak' (to be strong) and 'El▶Leonel#350 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Lionel, from the Latin 'leo' (lion) with a diminutive suffix, me▶Joaquin#355 in the U.S.Spanish form of Joachim, from Hebrew Yehoyaqim or Yoyakim, meaning 'God will establish', 'God r▶Cristian#362 in the U.S.Spanish, Italian, and Romanian form of Christian, from the Latin Christianus, meaning 'a Christ▶Manuel#371 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese short form of Emmanuel, from Hebrew Immanuel, composed of 'im' (with) an▶Ricardo#380 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Richard, from Germanic elements ric meaning power and hard meani▶Cesar#385 in the U.S.Spanish form of Caesar, from Latin caesaries meaning thick head of hair; later used as an imper▶Fernando#387 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Ferdinand, from Germanic elements frid (peace, journey) and nand▶Elio#388 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Helios, from Greek helios meaning sun; also used as a short form of▶Marcelo#399 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcellus, from Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, connect▶Leandro#406 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Leander, from Greek Leandros meaning lion man, combining leon (lion▶Eduardo#410 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Edward, from Old English Eadweard combining ead (wealth, prosper▶Isaias#426 in the U.S.Spanish and Latin form of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu meaning God is salvation or Yahweh is s▶Tadeo#427 in the U.S.Spanish form of Thaddeus, from Aramaic Thaddai possibly meaning heart or breast; also linked to▶Pablo#430 in the U.S.Spanish form of Paul, from Latin Paulus meaning small or humble; associated with the Apostle Pa▶Sergio#441 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Sergius, a Roman family name of uncertain etymology, possibly from ▶Pedro#455 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, from Greek 'Petros' meaning rock or stone; the name was g▶Esteban#461 in the U.S.Spanish form of Stephen/Steven, from Greek 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland'; the Greek ▶Adan#482 in the U.S.Spanish form of Adam, from Hebrew 'adamah' (earth, ground) or 'adam' (man), meaning 'man' or 's▶Rodrigo#492 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Roderick, from Old High German 'Hroderich' composed of 'hrod' (f▶Alonzo#511 in the U.S.Spanish form of Alfonso, from the Visigothic name Alfons composed of adal (noble) + funs (ready▶Marcos#517 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus/Mark, from Latin Marcus, derived from the Roman god Mars,▶Rio#532 in the U.S.From Spanish and Portuguese rio meaning 'river,' derived from Latin rivus ('stream, brook'); us▶Eliseo#550 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Elisha, from Hebrew Elisha meaning 'God is my salvation,' a compoun▶Armando#556 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Herman or Armand, from Old High German Hariman or Hartman, composed▶Roberto#570 in the U.S.Bright fame; the Italian and Spanish form of Robert, from the Germanic Hrodebert meaning 'brigh▶Enrique#571 in the U.S.Ruler of the home; the Spanish form of Henry, from the Germanic Heimrich meaning 'home ruler' (▶Maximo#580 in the U.S.Spanish form of Maximus, from Latin maximus meaning 'the greatest' or 'greatest of all,' the su▶Camilo#585 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Camillus, from the Latin camillus referring to a freeborn youth who▶Moises#587 in the U.S.Spanish form of Moses, from Hebrew Moshe, traditionally explained as derived from Egyptian ms (▶Vicente#589 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, derived from vincere meaning 'to▶Gustavo#625 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Gustav, from Old Swedish Göstaff or Germanic Gus (Geat people) and ▶Julio#641 in the U.S.Spanish form of Julius, from the Latin gens name Iulius, possibly derived from Greek Ioulos mea▶Azael#645 in the U.S.A variant of Asael or Azael, from Hebrew meaning God has made or God has strengthened; related ▶Jaime#657 in the U.S.Spanish form of James and Jacob, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning supplanter or may God p▶Mauricio#664 in the U.S.Spanish form of Maurice, from Latin Mauritius, from Maurus meaning a Moor or inhabitant of Maur▶Benicio#672 in the U.S.Spanish elaboration of Benito or Benedetto, from Latin Benedictus meaning blessed or well-spoke▶Gerardo#678 in the U.S.Spanish form of Gerard, from Old High German Gerhard, composed of ger meaning spear and hard me▶Aurelio#681 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Aurelius, from Latin aureus meaning golden or made of gold; the Rom▶Tomas#691 in the U.S.Twin; from Aramaic ta'oma, meaning twin, transmitted through Greek and Latin as Thomas▶Matheo#751 in the U.S.Gift of God; a Spanish and Latin American spelling variant of Matteo or Mateo, from the Hebrew ▶Noe#755 in the U.S.Rest or comfort; the Spanish form of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach meaning rest or repose▶Salvador#756 in the U.S.Savior or deliverer; from the Spanish and Late Latin salvator, meaning one who saves, from Lati▶Dario#760 in the U.S.Possessor of goodness or maintains goodness well; the Italian and Spanish form of Darius, from ▶Santos#766 in the U.S.Saints or holy ones; from the Spanish and Portuguese santos, plural of santo meaning saint, fro▶Brayan#768 in the U.S.High, noble, or strong; a Spanish-influenced phonetic spelling of Brian, from the Old Celtic el▶Alvaro#777 in the U.S.Cautious, wary, or guardian of all; a Spanish name from the Visigothic Germanic Alwar or Allvar▶Alonso#785 in the U.S.Noble and ready or ready for battle; the Spanish form of Alfonso, from the Visigothic Germanic ▶Teo#794 in the U.S.God's gift or divine; a short form of Teodoro (Theodore) or Mateo, from the Greek Theodoros mea▶Alberto#819 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Albert, from the Old High German Adalbert, composed of adal (noble)▶Alfredo#820 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Alfred, from the Old English Aelfred, composed of aelf (elf, supern▶Ignacio#830 in the U.S.Spanish form of Ignatius, from the Roman family name Egnatius, later associated by folk etymolo▶Yadiel#839 in the U.S.A Spanish-language compound Hebrew name, possibly from yad (hand) and El (God), meaning 'God is▶Ramon#852 in the U.S.Spanish form of Raymond, from the Old High German Raginmund, composed of ragin (counsel, wise) ▶Santana#855 in the U.S.Spanish place name and surname derived from Santa Ana (Saint Anne), composed of the Latin sanct▶Ernesto#878 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Ernest, from Old High German Ernust meaning seriousness, vigor, or ▶Izan#884 in the U.S.Of Arabic origin, possibly related to izz meaning honor, glory, or strength; also used in Spain▶Guillermo#902 in the U.S.Spanish form of William, from Old High German Willahelm, composed of wil (will, desire, determi▶Rey#908 in the U.S.From Spanish rey meaning king; also used as a variant of the English name Ray, itself a short f▶Ulises#911 in the U.S.Wrathful; possibly wounded in the thigh (from Greek Odysseus, etymology disputed); Spanish form▶Alfonso#920 in the U.S.Noble and ready; ready for battle; from Germanic Adalfuns (adal: noble + funs: eager, ready)▶Jairo#935 in the U.S.Spanish form of Jair (Hebrew Ya'ir), composed of ya (God) and or (light, to shine); meaning God▶Felipe#955 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, from Greek Philippos composed of philos meaning lover or▶Joan#987 in the U.S.Spanish masculine form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning Yahweh is gracious; in Spanish-spe▶Isai#1066 in the U.S.God is salvation; or Jesse (the father of King David); Spanish form of Isai (a shortened form o▶Jadiel#1067 in the U.S.God is my witness; or God knows; from Hebrew Yaddiel (God is my witness/knowledge), used in Spa▶Danilo#1094 in the U.S.God is my judge; Italian and Spanish form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyel (God is my judge)▶Sol#1135 in the U.S.Sun; from Spanish sol (sun) and Latin sol (sun, solar deity)▶Mariano#1151 in the U.S.Of Mary; a Spanish and Italian masculine form combining Maria (from Hebrew Miriam: bitter, belo▶Rogelio#1153 in the U.S.Famous spear; renowned warrior; Spanish form of Roger, from Germanic Hrodgaer (hrod: fame + ger▶Ramiro#1158 in the U.S.Wise judge; supreme judge; from Germanic Raginmar (ragin: counsel, power + mari: famous, renown▶Benito#1196 in the U.S.Blessed; Italian and Spanish form of Benedict, from Latin Benedictus (blessed, from bene: well ▶Amado#1245 in the U.S.Beloved, loved one▶Xzavier#1265 in the U.S.Bright, new house, splendid▶Rolando#1271 in the U.S.Famous land, renowned in the land▶Kruz#1273 in the U.S.Cross, the Christian cross▶Natanael#1275 in the U.S.God has given, gift of God▶Santi#1304 in the U.S.Saint, holy one▶Osvaldo#1314 in the U.S.Divine power, God's ruler▶Bernardo#1334 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave bear▶Jaire#1364 in the U.S.He enlightens, God enlightens▶Octavio#1366 in the U.S.Eighth; the eighth son▶Javion#1430 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly from Javier (bright new house)▶Monte#1431 in the U.S.Mountain, tall mountain, from the mountain▶Canyon#1433 in the U.S.A canyon; deep gorge carved by water▶Efrain#1435 in the U.S.Doubly fruitful, very fruitful▶Gilberto#1436 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostage▶Mauro#1438 in the U.S.Dark, Moorish, from Mauritania▶Rodolfo#1459 in the U.S.Famous wolf; renowned wolf▶Cristobal#1480 in the U.S.Spanish form of Christopher, from Greek 'Christophoros' (bearing Christ).▶Gonzalo#1483 in the U.S.a Spanish name of Germanic (Visigothic) origin, from 'gunþi' meaning 'battle, war'▶Jassiel#1510 in the U.S.Variant of Hebrew Jasiel (Yaasiel), 'made by God', a name appearing in the Hebrew Bible.▶Esai#1514 in the U.S.a Spanish-language name associated with Isaiah/Isaias, from Hebrew 'Yesha'yahu' meaning 'Yahweh▶Lazaro#1622 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Lazarus, from Hebrew 'Eleazar' meaning 'God has helped'.▶Adolfo#1636 in the U.S.The Italian and Spanish form of Adolf, from Germanic 'adal' ('noble') + 'wolf' ('wolf'), meanin▶Marcelino#1643 in the U.S.A Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Marcelo/Marcellus, derived from the Roman name Marcus, a▶Nehemias#1645 in the U.S.the Latinate/Spanish and Portuguese form of Nehemiah, from Hebrew 'Nechemya' meaning 'Yahweh co▶German#1652 in the U.S.from Latin Germanus meaning "brother, of the same parents"▶Montana#1656 in the U.S.A place name from the US state of Montana, derived from the Spanish 'montaña' ('mountain'), ult▶Rico#1700 in the U.S.Diminutive of Enrico/Federico; from Germanic 'ric' (power, ruler)▶Valen#1704 in the U.S.a short form of Valentin/Valentine, from Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong, healthy'▶Cristofer#1719 in the U.S.A Spanish-influenced variant spelling of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros "bearing Christ,▶Geovanni#1730 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Jacobo#1735 in the U.S.Holder of the heel▶Lisandro#1753 in the U.S.A release, loosening▶Federico#1777 in the U.S.Peaceful ruler▶Humberto#1778 in the U.S.Bear cub▶Isidro#1779 in the U.S.Gift of Isis▶Reynaldo#1783 in the U.S.Advice, counsel, decision▶Kaleth#1793 in the U.S.Modern variant of Caleb (Hebrew), traditionally interpreted as 'dog' or 'faithful, whole-hearte▶Santiel#1810 in the U.S.Saint of God (modern blend of Santi- and -el)▶Eidan#1818 in the U.S.Hay valley▶Zael#1828 in the U.S.God has strengthened (short form of Azael)▶Fredy#1834 in the U.S.Peaceful ruler▶Wilmer#1845 in the U.S.Will helmet▶Domingo#1860 in the U.S.Of the Lord▶Braulio#1877 in the U.S.Bright, radiant▶Everardo#1891 in the U.S.Brave boar▶Carmen#1903 in the U.S.Song▶Fidel#1937 in the U.S.Faithful▶Neizan#1975 in the U.S.He gave▶Manolo#1988 in the U.S.God is with us▶Yariel#1990 in the U.S.Taught by God▶Cortez#1993 in the U.S.From Spanish surname Cortes/Cortez, from Old Spanish cortes 'courteous, polite'▶Yasiel#2005 in the U.S.God is my maker▶Javi#2016 in the U.S.The new house▶Giovanny#2028 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Amor#2054 in the U.S.Love▶Enoc#2075 in the U.S.Dedicated▶Jhon#2079 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Rigoberto#2084 in the U.S.Ruler, king▶Jaciel#2140 in the U.S.Contains the Hebrew element el (God); interpreted as God apportions or God consoles (cf. Jahazi▶Lino#2156 in the U.S.Flax, linen; Italian/Spanish/Portuguese form of Linus, from Latin Linus and Greek Linos.▶Maceo#2158 in the U.S.Gift of Yahweh ▶Hernan#2171 in the U.S.Bold journey; short form of Hernando/Ferdinand, from Germanic fardi (journey) and nanth (daring▶Jeronimo#2174 in the U.S.Sacred name, holy name; Spanish/Portuguese form of Jerome, from Greek Hieronymos.▶Jeyden#2214 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlike▶Raymundo#2274 in the U.S.counsel and protection▶Bayron#2281 in the U.S.at the barns, brave soldier▶Patricio#2324 in the U.S.patrician, noble▶Santhiago#2328 in the U.S.Saint James; a spelling variant of Santiago (sant: saint + Iago: James, from Hebrew Yohanan/Yaa▶Jhoan#2378 in the U.S.God is gracious; a Spanish-language variant spelling of Juan/Joan, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh ▶Carmello#2392 in the U.S.Garden; vineyard of God; Italian/Spanish double-l variant of Carmelo, from Hebrew Karmel (garde▶Ciro#2394 in the U.S.Sun; the sun god; Italian and Spanish form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) o▶Teodoro#2411 in the U.S.Gift of God; Italian and Spanish form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros (theos: God + doron: gi▶Genaro#2423 in the U.S.January; of Janus; Spanish form of Gennaro, from Latin Ianuarius (of Janus, the two-faced god o▶Alexandro#2436 in the U.S.Defender of men; Spanish/Italian form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros (alexein: to defend +▶Jade#2448 in the U.S.Jade stone; from Spanish piedra de la ijada (stone of the flank/kidney — jade was said to cure ▶Renato#2493 in the U.S.Born again▶Heriberto#2531 in the U.S.Army▶Cristhian#2558 in the U.S.A Christian▶Miguelangel#2609 in the U.S.Michael (who is like God) + angel/messenger▶Gregorio#2639 in the U.S.Watchful, alert▶Eloy#2672 in the U.S.To choose▶Eugenio#2750 in the U.S.Well born▶Anay#2783 in the U.S.Goat▶Azul#2787 in the U.S.Blue▶Jafet#2799 in the U.S.Enlarged▶Ulices#2823 in the U.S.To hate▶Jacinto#2839 in the U.S.Strength▶Lenin#2848 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Leobardo#2849 in the U.S.Dear, beloved▶Yeison#2863 in the U.S.Healer▶Romero#2897 in the U.S.Rosemary▶Keylor#2924 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Oswaldo#2930 in the U.S.God▶Abelardo#2944 in the U.S.Breath▶Edgardo#2953 in the U.S.Wealth, fortune▶Jhonny#2962 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Jovany#2964 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Keyden#2970 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlike▶Arath#2991 in the U.S.Possibly from Aramaic or a Spanish surname-derived given name; the meaning may relate to plowin▶Dinero#3000 in the U.S.Money; currency▶Maynor#3021 in the U.S.Possibly from a Germanic root meaning 'strength of the army'▶Timoteo#3032 in the U.S.Honoring God; one who gives honor to God▶Yovani#3035 in the U.S.God is gracious▶Cruze#3049 in the U.S.An alternate spelling of the Spanish name Cruz, from the Latin crux meaning cross, referring to▶
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What are the most popular Spanish boy names?
Mateo and Santiago lead comfortably, followed by Diego, Emiliano and Luis. Mateo has crossed fully into mainstream American use over the past decade.