Spanish Boy Names That Mean God
Spanish boy names that mean God draw on centuries of Hebrew roots, turning Old Testament words like El and Yah into the names Spanish-speaking families still choose today.
Names276
OriginSpanish
MeaningGod
GenderBoy
Most of the names here don't invent a new word for God, they inherit one. Mateo, Matias, Jose, Juan, and Josue all trace back through Hebrew scripture, carried into Spanish through centuries of Catholic naming tradition rather than direct translation.
A few names spell out the connection more plainly than others. Manuel means God is with us, Jesus means God saves, and Ezequiel means God will strengthen, while Marcelo stands apart, honoring the Roman god Mars instead of the Hebrew God found in the rest of the list.
Why Spanish Boy Names That Mean God Repeat the Same Root
Look closely and a pattern emerges: the Hebrew element El, meaning God, sits inside Elian, Miguel, Ezequiel, and Joaquin. A second root, the shortened form of the Hebrew name for God used in Joshua, shows up in Josue and Jesus. Spanish didn't create these meanings, it preserved them, generation after generation, through Catholic baptismal naming.
Familiar Favorites Next to Names Still Finding Their Footing
The names on this list span very different places in American naming right now. Mateo sits at number eight, one of the most popular boy names in the country, while Elian and Marcelo are still climbing rather than falling. Whether a name feels instantly familiar, like Juan or Jose, or quietly distinctive, like Josue, each one carries the same underlying promise.
Names List
Mateo#8 in the U.S.Gift of God; given by GodPronounced mah-TAY-oh▶Jose#95 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall add — Spanish form of Joseph, from Hebrew YosefPronounced hoh-ZAY▶Elian#147 in the U.S.Possibly a blend of Eli (Hebrew: my God) and Juan (Spanish form of John: God is gracious); or from HebrewPronounced ee-lee-AHN▶Juan#159 in the U.S.God is gracious — Spanish form of John, from Hebrew YochananPronounced HWAHN▶Matias#170 in the U.S.Gift of God — Spanish and Scandinavian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu (gift of Yahweh)Pronounced mah-TEE-ahs▶Jesus#173 in the U.S.God saves, Yahweh is salvation — Spanish form of Joshua/Yeshua, from Hebrew Yeshu'a (Yahweh is salvation)Pronounced HAY-soos▶Miguel#212 in the U.S.Who is like God? (a rhetorical question implying none can compare)Pronounced mih-GEL▶Josue#330 in the U.S.Spanish form of Joshua, from the Hebrew Yehoshua, composed of 'Yeho' (a form of Yahweh) and 'shua' (to saPronounced ho-SWAY▶Ezequiel#348 in the U.S.Spanish form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, composed of 'chazak' (to be strong) and 'El' (God) — Pronounced eh-seh-KYEL▶Joaquin#355 in the U.S.Spanish form of Joachim, from Hebrew Yehoyaqim or Yoyakim, meaning 'God will establish', 'God raises up',Pronounced wah-KEEN▶Manuel#371 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese short form of Emmanuel, from Hebrew Immanuel, composed of 'im' (with) and 'manu' (Pronounced man-WEL▶Marcelo#399 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcellus, from Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, connected to MarsPronounced mar-SEH-loh▶Isaias#426 in the U.S.Spanish and Latin form of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu meaning God is salvation or Yahweh is salvationPronounced ee-sy-EE-as▶Marcos#517 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus/Mark, from Latin Marcus, derived from the Roman god Mars, god of waPronounced MAR-kohs▶Eliseo#550 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Elisha, from Hebrew Elisha meaning 'God is my salvation,' a compound of El ('Pronounced eh-lee-SAY-oh▶Camilo#585 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Camillus, from the Latin camillus referring to a freeborn youth who assisted Pronounced kah-MEE-loh▶Azael#645 in the U.S.A variant of Asael or Azael, from Hebrew meaning God has made or God has strengthened; related to the bibPronounced AZ-ay-el▶Jaime#657 in the U.S.Spanish form of James and Jacob, ultimately from Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning supplanter or may God protect; thPronounced HY-may▶Matheo#751 in the U.S.Gift of God; a Spanish and Latin American spelling variant of Matteo or Mateo, from the Hebrew MattityahuPronounced mah-TAY-oh▶Santos#766 in the U.S.Saints or holy ones; from the Spanish and Portuguese santos, plural of santo meaning saint, from Latin saPronounced SAHN-tohs▶Teo#794 in the U.S.God's gift or divine; a short form of Teodoro (Theodore) or Mateo, from the Greek Theodoros meaning gift Pronounced TAY-oh▶Yadiel#839 in the U.S.A Spanish-language compound Hebrew name, possibly from yad (hand) and El (God), meaning 'God is my hand' Pronounced yah-dee-EL▶Santana#855 in the U.S.Spanish place name and surname derived from Santa Ana (Saint Anne), composed of the Latin sanctus (holy, Pronounced san-TAH-nuh▶Jairo#935 in the U.S.Spanish form of Jair (Hebrew Ya'ir), composed of ya (God) and or (light, to shine); meaning God enlightenPronounced HY-roh▶Joan#987 in the U.S.Spanish masculine form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning Yahweh is gracious; in Spanish-speaking counPronounced HWAHN▶Isai#1066 in the U.S.God is salvation; or Jesse (the father of King David); Spanish form of Isai (a shortened form of Isaiah oPronounced ee-SY▶Jadiel#1067 in the U.S.God is my witness; or God knows; from Hebrew Yaddiel (God is my witness/knowledge), used in Spanish-speakPronounced HAH-dee-el▶Danilo#1094 in the U.S.God is my judge; Italian and Spanish form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyel (God is my judge)Pronounced dah-NEE-loh▶Natanael#1275 in the U.S.God has given, gift of GodPronounced nah-tan-ah-EL▶Santi#1304 in the U.S.Saint, holy onePronounced SAN-tee▶Osvaldo#1314 in the U.S.Divine power, God's rulerPronounced os-VAL-doh▶Jaire#1364 in the U.S.He enlightens, God enlightensPronounced JAY-ruh▶Jassiel#1510 in the U.S.Variant of Hebrew Jasiel (Yaasiel), 'made by God', a name appearing in the Hebrew Bible.Pronounced JAH-see-el▶Esai#1514 in the U.S.a Spanish-language name associated with Isaiah/Isaias, from Hebrew 'Yesha'yahu' meaning 'Yahweh is salvatPronounced eh-SY▶Lazaro#1622 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Lazarus, from Hebrew 'Eleazar' meaning 'God has helped'.Pronounced LAH-suh-roh▶Marcelino#1643 in the U.S.A Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Marcelo/Marcellus, derived from the Roman name Marcus, associated Pronounced mar-suh-LEE-noh▶Nehemias#1645 in the U.S.the Latinate/Spanish and Portuguese form of Nehemiah, from Hebrew 'Nechemya' meaning 'Yahweh comforts' orPronounced neh-eh-MEE-ahs▶Geovanni#1730 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced joh-VAN-nee▶Santiel#1810 in the U.S.Saint of God (modern blend of Santi- and -el)Pronounced SAN-teel▶Zael#1828 in the U.S.God has strengthened (short form of Azael)Pronounced ZAEHL▶Domingo#1860 in the U.S.Of the LordPronounced doh-MEENG-goh▶Manolo#1988 in the U.S.God is with usPronounced ma-NOH-loh▶Yariel#1990 in the U.S.Taught by GodPronounced IHAR-eel▶Yasiel#2005 in the U.S.God is my makerPronounced IHAS-eel▶Giovanny#2028 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced joh-VAN-nee▶Jhon#2079 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced OHN▶Jaciel#2140 in the U.S.Contains the Hebrew element el (God); interpreted as God apportions or God consoles (cf. Jahaziel), or maPronounced JAK-eel▶Maceo#2158 in the U.S.Gift of Yahweh Pronounced mah-SE-o▶Jeronimo#2174 in the U.S.Sacred name, holy name; Spanish/Portuguese form of Jerome, from Greek Hieronymos.Pronounced jehr-ohn-EEM-oh▶Jeyden#2214 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced JEHIHD-ehn▶Santhiago#2328 in the U.S.Saint James; a spelling variant of Santiago (sant: saint + Iago: James, from Hebrew Yohanan/Yaakov: God iPronounced san-tee-AH-goh▶Jhoan#2378 in the U.S.God is gracious; a Spanish-language variant spelling of Juan/Joan, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is graciouPronounced hoh-AN▶Carmello#2392 in the U.S.Garden; vineyard of God; Italian/Spanish double-l variant of Carmelo, from Hebrew Karmel (garden, vineyarPronounced kar-MEL-oh▶Ciro#2394 in the U.S.Sun; the sun god; Italian and Spanish form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) or from GrePronounced SEER-oh▶Teodoro#2411 in the U.S.Gift of God; Italian and Spanish form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros (theos: God + doron: gift)Pronounced tay-oh-DOR-oh▶Genaro#2423 in the U.S.January; of Janus; Spanish form of Gennaro, from Latin Ianuarius (of Janus, the two-faced god of beginninPronounced heh-NAH-roh▶Miguelangel#2609 in the U.S.Michael (who is like God) + angel/messengerPronounced meeg-ooehl-AN-jehl▶Oswaldo#2930 in the U.S.GodPronounced awzh-VA-doo▶Jhonny#2962 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced OH-nee▶Jovany#2964 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced dzhoh-VAHN-ee▶Keyden#2970 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced KEHY-dehn▶Timoteo#3032 in the U.S.Honoring God; one who gives honor to GodPronounced tee-moh-TAY-oh▶Yovani#3035 in the U.S.God is graciousPronounced yoh-VAH-nee▶Juanpablo#3065 in the U.S.A compound of Juan (Spanish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious) and Pablo (SpanisPronounced hwahn-PAH-bloh▶Gabino#3112 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Gabinus, a Latin name from the ancient city of Gabii near Rome; also associatPronounced gah-BEE-noh▶Jhonatan#3116 in the U.S.Spanish-language respelling of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yehonatan or Yonatan, meaning Yahweh has given or GoPronounced jo-NAH-tan▶Nino#3129 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish short form of Giovanni/Antonino ('God is gracious' / 'priceless'), also a Georgian fePronounced NEE-noh▶Dani#3222 in the U.S.Short form of Daniel, Hebrew for 'God is my judge', used as a standalone boys' name in Spain, Israel, HunPronounced DAH-nee▶Santo#3254 in the U.S.Saint, holy; from Latin sanctus, used as a given name in Italian and SpanishPronounced SAHN-toh▶Marquez#3303 in the U.S.From the Spanish surname Márquez, 'son of Marcos' — Marcus, linked to the war god Mars — adopted as an AmPronounced mar-KEZ▶Josiel#3351 in the U.S.Latin American and Brazilian coinage blending José — Joseph, 'God will add' — with the -iel ending of angPronounced hoh-see-EL▶Miqueas#3356 in the U.S.Spanish form of Micah/Micaiah, Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?' — the prophet of doing justice and lovingPronounced mee-KEH-ahs▶Joseluis#3413 in the U.S.Fused spelling of the classic Spanish compound José Luis — Joseph, 'God will add', plus Luis, 'famous warPronounced hoh-seh-loo-EES▶Maikel#3424 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Michael — 'who is like God?' — used in Spanish-speaking countries (especially Cuba) Pronounced MY-kel▶Dejuan#3462 in the U.S.Modern American blend of the De- prefix with Juan — the Spanish John, 'God is gracious'Pronounced də-WAHN▶Maycol#3562 in the U.S.Latin American phonetic spelling of the English Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Pronounced MY-kol▶Eman#3818 in the U.S.Spelling of Iman — Arabic 'faith' — or a Latino clip of Emanuel ('God with us'); routes layeredPronounced ee-MAHN▶Izmael#3822 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Ishmael/Ismael — Hebrew Yishmael, 'God will hear' — Abraham's firstbornPronounced eez-mah-EL▶Elier#4090 in the U.S.Latino name in the El-/-ier family, echoing Eliel/Elior ('God is light'); construction modernPronounced eh-lee-AIR▶Enmanuel#4094 in the U.S.Latino spelling of Emmanuel — Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'Pronounced en-man-WEL▶Joshuan#4122 in the U.S.Latino elaboration of Joshua — Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation'Pronounced joh-SHOO-ahn▶Osias#4146 in the U.S.From Osias/Ozías — a form of Hosea ('salvation') or Uzziah ('Yahweh is my strength'); routes layeredPronounced oh-SEE-ahs▶Adonay#4307 in the U.S.From Hebrew Adonai, 'my Lord, the Lord' — a sacred name of God, used as a Latino given namePronounced ah-doh-NY▶Jeziel#4353 in the U.S.From Hebrew Jeziel/Yeziel — a warrior of David ('sprinkled/assembly of God'); used as a Latino -el name; Pronounced heh-zee-EL▶Maykel#4379 in the U.S.Latino phonetic spelling of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Pronounced MY-kel▶Noriel#4387 in the U.S.Latino coinage joining Nor- (Hebrew nur/ner, 'light/fire/lamp') to the -el ending ('of God'); routes layePronounced noh-ree-EL▶Azariel#4432 in the U.S.From Hebrew — 'whom God helps' (kin to Azariah), with the -el ending, 'of God'; an angel in Jewish lore; Pronounced ah-zah-ree-EL▶Manolito#4433 in the U.S.Manolito is a warmly affectionate Spanish form of Manuel, built by taking the nickname Manolo and adding Pronounced mah-noh-LEE-toh▶Janiel#4468 in the U.S.Latino blend joining Ja-/Juan ('God is gracious') to the -iel/-niel ending ('of God', as in Daniel); routPronounced hah-nee-EL▶Maelo#4497 in the U.S.Latino pet form/nickname (commonly for Manuel, 'God is with us', or Ismael, 'God will hear'); routes layePronounced mah-EH-loh▶Magdiel#4498 in the U.S.From Hebrew Magdiel — 'God is my glory' or 'prince/chief of God'; a biblical chief; used as a Latino -el Pronounced mahg-dee-EL▶Amilcar#4560 in the U.S.From Hamilcar — Phoenician/Punic, 'friend/gift of Melqart' (a Carthaginian god); the great general HamilcPronounced ah-MEEL-kar▶Aristeo#4564 in the U.S.Spanish form of Aristaeus — from Greek aristos, 'the best, most excellent' — a minor Greek god of beekeepPronounced ah-rees-TEH-oh▶Urias#4856 in the U.S.Spanish form of Uriah/Urias — from Hebrew Uriyyah, 'the Lord is my light; Yahweh is my light'Pronounced oo-REE-ahs▶Juaquin#4953 in the U.S.Spelling of Joaquin — the Spanish Joachim, from Hebrew Yehoyakim, 'Yahweh will establish; raised by YahwePronounced wah-KEEN▶Santy#5007 in the U.S.Short form of Santiago/Santino/Santos — from Latin sanctus, 'a saint; holy, sacred'Pronounced SAHN-tee▶Thadeo#5021 in the U.S.Spanish form of Thaddeus/Tadeo — possibly Aramaic, 'courageous heart', or 'gift of God'; routes layeredPronounced tah-DEH-oh▶Trinidad#5023 in the U.S.From Spanish Trinidad, 'the Trinity; the Holy Trinity' (from Latin trinitas, 'threeness, trinity')Pronounced tree-nee-DAHD▶Brazos#5074 in the U.S.From the Brazos River — from Spanish Los Brazos de Dios, 'the arms of God'; a place/word-namePronounced BRAH-zohs▶Juanito#5127 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Juan — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — 'little John'Pronounced wah-NEE-toh▶Josian#5533 in the U.S.A -an form echoing Josiah ('the Lord supports/heals', Hebrew) and the Latinate -ian names; here a SpanishPronounced hoh-see-AHN▶Rafa#5586 in the U.S.A pet form of Rafael — from Hebrew Refael, 'God has healed; God heals'; here for boysPronounced RAH-fah▶Juanjose#5755 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Juan ('God is gracious', the Spanish John) and José ('God will add', the Spanish JoPronounced hwahn-hoh-SEH▶Elisaul#5803 in the U.S.Elisaul reads as a Hispanic compound given name, most naturally joining Eli or Elias with Saul, both HebrPronounced eh-lee-SAWL▶Missael#6342 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Mishael — from Hebrew, 'who is what God is?; who is like God?' (a rhetorical question)Pronounced mee-sah-EL▶Aldahir#6453 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the Arabic az-zahir, 'the apparent, the manifest; the evident' (a name of God), witPronounced al-dah-EER▶Dajuan#6513 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a Da- prefix with Juan (the Spanish John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious')Pronounced dah-WAHN▶Josemaria#6612 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Jose (the Spanish Joseph, 'God will add; he will increase') and Maria (variously 'bPronounced hoh-seh-mah-REE-ah▶Djuan#6914 in the U.S.A spelling of Juan/Dejuan — from the Spanish Juan (John), 'God is gracious'; with a D- prefix; routes layPronounced juh-WAHN▶Ellian#6927 in the U.S.A spelling of Elian — variously linked to Latin/Spanish for 'the sun' and to Hebrew El, 'God' ('my God isPronounced EL-ee-an▶Angelito#7256 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Angel — from Greek angelos, 'a messenger (of God); an angel' — 'little angel'Pronounced ahn-heh-LEE-toh▶Joahan#7378 in the U.S.Joahan is most likely a Spanish-language respelling of Johan/Yohan, forms of John. John comes from HebrewPronounced yoh-AHN▶Yandiel#7696 in the U.S.A modern Latin-American coined name, joining Yan (a form of John/Juan, 'God is gracious') with the -diel/Pronounced yahn-dee-EL▶Yandriel#7703 in the U.S.A modern Latin-American coinage, layering the sound of Alejandro/Yandel with the Hebrew-rooted -el endingPronounced yan-dree-EL▶Froilan#7946 in the U.S.Froilan is a Spanish given name of Visigothic Germanic origin, understood to mean 'lord' or 'master'; it Pronounced froy-LAHN▶Josemiguel#7986 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Jose ('God will add', a form of Joseph) and Miguel ('who is like God?', a form of MPronounced hoh-SEH-mee-GEL▶Juanmanuel#7988 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Juan ('God is gracious', a form of John) and Manuel ('God is with us', a form of EmPronounced hwahn-mah-noo-EL▶Juandaniel#8453 in the U.S.Juandaniel is the Spanish compound of two names written as one: Juan, the Spanish form of John, from the Pronounced wahn-dan-YEL▶Epifanio#8498 in the U.S.From the Spanish Epifanio (Latin Epiphanius) — from the Greek epiphaneia, 'a manifestation; an appearancePronounced eh-pee-FAH-nee-oh▶Isidoro#8500 in the U.S.Isidoro is the Spanish and Italian form of Isidore, from Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' (Isis, the EgyptiPronounced ee-see-DOH-roh▶Jandriel#8516 in the U.S.Jandriel is a modern coinage seen chiefly in Spanish-speaking families. It reads as a blend of Jandro (a Pronounced jahn-dree-EL▶Isahi#8567 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, a spelling echoing Isai/Isaias ('God is salvation; Yahweh is salvation', Hebrew);Pronounced ee-SAH-ee▶Jayro#8596 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Jairo — from the Hebrew Yair, 'he enlightens; he shines; God enlightens' (Jair of the Pronounced HY-roh▶Josean#8611 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, joining Jose ('God will add', from Joseph) with an -an/Antonio element; no singlePronounced hoh-seh-AHN▶Mayco#8711 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, variously echoing Maico/Maiko and a short of Miguel ('who is like God?'); no singPronounced MY-koh▶Yony#8929 in the U.S.A spelling of Yoni, a short form of Yonatan (Jonathan) — from the Hebrew, 'God has given/Yah has given'Pronounced YOH-nee▶Cirilo#9065 in the U.S.The Spanish and Portuguese form of Cyril, from the Greek Kyrillos, 'lordly; masterful' (kyrios, 'lord'). Pronounced see-REE-loh▶Erubiel#9099 in the U.S.Erubiel is a rare name in the Hispanic angel-name family, built on the Hebrew theophoric element -el, 'GoPronounced eh-roo-bee-EL▶Dionicio#9189 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Dionysius — from the Greek, 'devoted to Dionysus' (the god of wine, festivity, and the Pronounced dee-oh-NEE-see-oh▶Jovanie#9194 in the U.S.Jovanie is a respelling of Jovani or Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaningPronounced joh-VAH-nee▶Ghael#9260 in the U.S.A modern spelling, echoing Gael ('a Gael; a Celtic-speaking person') and the Hebrew -ael ('of God'); no sPronounced GY-el▶Joselito#9265 in the U.S.Joselito is a Spanish diminutive of José, adding the affectionate -ito to give 'little Joseph' or 'littlePronounced hoh-seh-LEE-toh▶Jhovanny#9293 in the U.S.Jhovanny is a Latin American respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, which comes from the HebrePronounced joh-VAH-nee▶Josejuan#9312 in the U.S.Josejuan runs together two classic Spanish names. Jose is the Spanish Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'he Pronounced hoh-say-HWAHN▶Jansiel#9342 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Jan- element (from Jan, a form of John, 'God is gracious') with a -siel/-iel endPronounced jahn-see-EL▶Jefte#9352 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Jephthah — from the Hebrew Yiftach, 'he opens; (God) sets free/opens up' (a biblical juPronounced HEF-teh▶Jese#9356 in the U.S.A Spanish spelling of Jesse — from the Hebrew Yishai, variously 'gift; God exists; wealthy'; routes layerPronounced HEH-seh▶Jephte#9369 in the U.S.The French and Spanish form (Jephte / Jefte) of the Hebrew name Jephthah, borne by a judge of Israel in tPronounced JEF-tay▶Juandedios#9376 in the U.S.A Spanish devotional compound — Juan (John, 'God is gracious') + de Dios ('of God'), hence 'John of God' Pronounced WAHN-deh-DEE-ohs▶Miquel#9452 in the U.S.Miquel is a variant spelling of Miguel — also the standard Catalan form — the Spanish version of Michael.Pronounced mee-GEL▶Maykell#9531 in the U.S.A Spanish/Caribbean spelling of Michael (via Maikel) — from the Hebrew, 'who is like God?'Pronounced MY-kel▶Carlosmanuel#9780 in the U.S.Carlosmanuel joins two classic Spanish names, Carlos (from Germanic Karl, 'free man') and Manuel (from HePronounced KAR-lohs-mahn-WEL▶Ambrosio#9802 in the U.S.Ambrosio is the Spanish and Italian form of Ambrose, from Greek ambrosios meaning immortal, related to amPronounced ahm-BROH-see-oh▶Yeremi#9823 in the U.S.A Hispanic/Slavic short form of Jeremiah/Yeremiah — from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts; appointePronounced yeh-REH-mee▶Yeremy#9824 in the U.S.A Hispanic spelling of Jeremy — from Jeremiah, Hebrew 'the Lord exalts; appointed by God'; a prophet; we Pronounced YEH-reh-mee▶Joncarlos#10041 in the U.S.Joncarlos is a run-together compound of Jon and Carlos, a Latino naming habit that joins two names into oPronounced jon-KAR-lohs▶Eliann#10153 in the U.S.A form of Elian — variously 'my God has answered' (Hebrew, from Eliana) and 'the sun; child of the sun' (Pronounced eh-lee-AHN▶Eliceo#10155 in the U.S.A spelling of Eliseo — the Spanish form of Elisha, from the Hebrew Elishua, 'God is my salvation'; the prPronounced eh-lee-SEH-oh▶Froylan#10188 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Froilan — from the Germanic frauja, 'a lord/master', with a diminutive, hence 'a littlePronounced FROY-lahn▶Isias#10214 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Isaiah (Isaias), a Hebrew name meaning 'the Lord is salvation' (Yeshayahu). Carried by Pronounced ee-SY-us▶Jossue#10326 in the U.S.A spelling of Josue, the Spanish form of Joshua, from the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation' (yah, 'GPronounced hoh-SWEH▶Migel#10419 in the U.S.A respelling of Miguel, the Spanish form of Michael, from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?' The dropped -Pronounced mee-GEL▶Livan#10467 in the U.S.Livan is used in Cuban and Latin American families, most often read as a form of Iván (the Slavic/SpanishPronounced LEE-vahn▶Maciel#10489 in the U.S.A Spanish and Portuguese surname Maciel, most often traced to Macías (a medieval form of Matthew, 'gift oPronounced mah-see-EL▶Marcio#10499 in the U.S.The Portuguese and Spanish form of Marcius/Marcus, from Mars, the Roman god of war — so 'dedicated to MarPronounced MAR-see-oh▶Rayniel#10635 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic coinage joining a Ray- sound with the -iel ending ('God,' as in Daniel/Gabriel). By thaPronounced ray-nee-EL▶Silviano#10636 in the U.S.An extended form of Silvano (Silvanus), from the Latin silva, 'wood; forest' — Silvanus was the Roman godPronounced sil-vee-AH-noh▶Yoakin#10769 in the U.S.A phonetic respelling of the Spanish Joaquin, itself from the Hebrew Joachim (Yehoyakim), 'God will estabPronounced wah-KEEN▶Yarel#10842 in the U.S.Yarel is used in Latino families, read as a variant of Yariel/Jariel — names built on Hebrew elements (ofPronounced yah-REL▶Yassiel#10845 in the U.S.Yassiel is a modern Latino name, built on the -iel ending seen in Yariel/Jassiel and linked to Hebrew el Pronounced yah-see-EL▶Yohana#10849 in the U.S.Yohana is a form of Johanan/John, from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious.' It is used for boys (a YohannesPronounced yoh-HAH-nah▶Ysrael#10852 in the U.S.Ysrael is a Spanish/Hebrew-influenced spelling of Israel, from Hebrew Yisrael, 'one who wrestles with GodPronounced iz-rah-EL▶Apolonio#10859 in the U.S.Apolonio is the Spanish form of Apollonius (Latin) / Apollonios (Greek), meaning 'of Apollo' or 'devoted Pronounced ah-poh-LOH-nee-oh▶Dajaun#10890 in the U.S.Dajaun joins the popular Da- prefix (as in Darius or Damon) with Juan, the Spanish form of John, from thePronounced dah-ZHAWN▶Carlosdaniel#10936 in the U.S.Carlosdaniel runs together the two names Carlos and Daniel as a single written name, a common practice inPronounced KAR-lohs-DAN-yel▶Angelgabriel#10998 in the U.S.Angelgabriel is a modern combined given name joining Angel ('messenger,' popular in Spanish-speaking cultPronounced AYN-jel-GAY-bree-el▶Trini#11193 in the U.S.Trini is an affectionate short form of Trinidad, a Spanish name meaning 'Trinity' and honoring the ChristPronounced TREE-nee▶Dennys#11223 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Dennis, from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus' — the god of wine and festPronounced DEN-iss▶Dhiago#11233 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Diego (or the Portuguese Tiago/Thiago), traditionally linked to James/Jacob, 'supplaPronounced dee-AH-goh▶Elicio#11272 in the U.S.A Spanish name variously linked to Eliseo (Elisha, 'God is my salvation') and to the Latin Elicius (an epPronounced eh-LEE-see-oh▶Jauan#11285 in the U.S.Jauan is a phonetic respelling of Juan, the Spanish form of John. John descends from the Hebrew Yohanan, Pronounced juh-WAHN▶Gahel#11333 in the U.S.Gahel reads as a modern respelling of Gael (the popular Hispanic name tied to 'Gaelic; a Gael,' sometimesPronounced gah-EL▶Jhoseph#11373 in the U.S.Jhoseph is a respelling of Joseph, from the Hebrew for 'he will add; God will increase,' with an added 'hPronounced JOH-sef▶Jobani#11402 in the U.S.Jobani is a Latin American respelling of Giovanni, or its Spanish form Jovani, the Italian version of JohPronounced joh-BAH-nee▶Iago#11412 in the U.S.A Spanish, Galician, and Welsh form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov ('supplanter; may God protect'). FPronounced ee-AH-goh▶Josejulian#11473 in the U.S.Josejulian is a Spanish compound of the double name Jose Julian, registered as one word. Jose is the SpanPronounced hoh-SAY-hoo-lee-ahn▶Jandel#11476 in the U.S.Jandel reads as a modern Latino blend, likely joining Jan/Juan (a form of John, 'God is gracious') with aPronounced jahn-DEL▶Kajuan#11510 in the U.S.Kajuan is a coined African American name that joins the Ka- prefix to Juan, the Spanish form of John. JohPronounced kuh-WAHN▶Jenaro#11516 in the U.S.Jenaro is a Spanish spelling of Genaro, from the Latin Januarius, 'of January; dedicated to the god JanusPronounced heh-NAH-roh▶Jeovani#11519 in the U.S.Jeovani is a Latino spelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is graPronounced jee-oh-VAH-nee▶Jeovany#11520 in the U.S.Jeovany is a Latino spelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is graPronounced jee-oh-VAH-nee▶Jhojan#11533 in the U.S.Jhojan reads as a Latino phonetic spelling of Johan/Yohan, a form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'GodPronounced YOH-hahn▶Juanangel#11538 in the U.S.Juanangel is a Spanish compound joining Juan, the Spanish form of John, from the Hebrew for 'God is graciPronounced wahn-AHN-hel▶Johncarlos#11551 in the U.S.A joined double name written as one word: John ('God is gracious') plus Carlos, the Spanish form of CharlPronounced jon-KAR-lohs▶Josafat#11562 in the U.S.The Spanish form of the biblical Jehoshaphat, from the Hebrew for 'Jehovah has judged; the Lord judges.' Pronounced hoh-sah-FAHT▶Joseandres#11563 in the U.S.A joined Spanish double name (Jose Andres) written as one word: Jose ('God will add,' the Spanish Joseph)Pronounced hoh-say-AHN-drays▶Joshue#11568 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Joshua (Josue), from the Hebrew Yehoshua, 'the Lord is salvation; God rescues.' A bibliPronounced hoh-SWEH▶Jossiel#11570 in the U.S.A Hebrew-influenced name popular in Latino families, built on a Jo-/Josi- element (echoing Jehovah/JosephPronounced hoh-see-EL▶Juandavid#11573 in the U.S.A joined Spanish double name (Juan David) written as one word: Juan ('God is gracious,' the Spanish John)Pronounced wahn-dah-VEED▶Juanluis#11574 in the U.S.A joined Spanish double name (Juan Luis) written as one word: Juan ('God is gracious,' the Spanish John) Pronounced wahn-loo-EES▶Luismario#11597 in the U.S.Luismario is a Spanish double given name joining Luis and Mario written as one. Luis is the Spanish form Pronounced loo-ees-MAR-ee-oh▶Lajuan#11657 in the U.S.Lajuan is a coined American name of the later twentieth century, formed with the popular prefix La- and JPronounced luh-WON▶Manual#11676 in the U.S.Manual is a spelling variant of Manuel, the Spanish short form of Emmanuel, from the Hebrew Immanuel, 'GoPronounced man-WEL▶Leovani#11748 in the U.S.Leovani reads as a modern coinage, likely blending Leo ('lion') with an -ovani ending echoing Giovanni (tPronounced lee-oh-VAH-nee▶Leovonni#11749 in the U.S.Leovonni reads as a modern coinage, likely blending Leo ('lion') with a -vonni ending echoing Giovanni (tPronounced lee-oh-VON-ee▶Luciel#11767 in the U.S.Luciel reads as a modern coinage, likely blending the Luc-/luz element ('light') with the angelic -iel enPronounced loo-see-EL▶Juwuan#11795 in the U.S.Juwuan is a phonetic respelling in the Juan/Dejuan family. Juan is the Spanish form of John, from the HebPronounced juh-WAHN▶Raciel#11919 in the U.S.A name used in Spanish-speaking families, formed on the Hebrew -el pattern where -el means 'God'. It is sPronounced rah-see-EL▶Osualdo#11979 in the U.S.Osualdo is a variant of Osvaldo (also Oswaldo), the Spanish and Italian form of the Old English name OswaPronounced oh-SWAL-doh▶Silvino#12033 in the U.S.Silvino is the Spanish and Italian form of the Latin Silvinus, a name based on silva, 'wood' or 'forest,'Pronounced sil-VEE-noh▶Sanchez#12060 in the U.S.Sanchez is a Spanish surname, 'son of Sancho' — Sancho itself from the Latin sanctus, 'holy; saintly.' AsPronounced SAN-chez▶Teofilo#12152 in the U.S.Teofilo is the Spanish and Italian form of Theophilus, from Greek theos ('god') and philos ('friend'), mePronounced teh-OH-fee-loh▶Zeferino#12213 in the U.S.Zeferino is the Spanish form of Zephyrinus, a Latin name worn by an early pope and saint. It goes back toPronounced seh-feh-REE-noh▶Xoaquin#12301 in the U.S.A respelling of Joaquin, the Spanish form of Joachim, from the Hebrew Yehoyaqim, 'the Lord raises up; estPronounced wah-KEEN▶Apolinar#12375 in the U.S.A Spanish name from the Latin Apollinaris, 'of Apollo; dedicated to Apollo,' the Greek god of light and tPronounced ah-poh-lee-NAR▶Cid#12395 in the U.S.From El Cid, the title of the medieval Castilian hero Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar; the word comes from the ArabPronounced SID▶Ancelmo#12598 in the U.S.A Spanish and Italian form of Anselm, from the Germanic 'ans' (a god) and 'helm' (helmet, protection) — 'Pronounced an-SEL-moh▶Donaciano#12629 in the U.S.Donaciano is the Spanish form of the Latin Donatianus, an elaboration of Donatus, 'given' or 'given by GoPronounced doh-nah-see-AH-noh▶Dimitrio#12746 in the U.S.Dimitrio is a Spanish/Italian-flavored form of Demetrius (Greek Demetrios), 'devoted to Demeter,' the GrePronounced dee-MEE-tree-oh▶Doroteo#12760 in the U.S.Doroteo is the Spanish form of Dorotheus (Greek Dorotheos), 'gift of God' — from doron ('gift') and theosPronounced doh-roh-TAY-oh▶Eddiel#12786 in the U.S.Eddiel reads as a modern Latino coinage — Eddie/Edwin joined to a -iel/-el ending (the Hebrew el, 'God,' Pronounced ED-dee-el▶Etzael#12831 in the U.S.Etzael is a Hebrew-influenced name seen chiefly in Latino families, reading near Azael or Uzziel and builPronounced ets-ah-EL▶Heraclio#12834 in the U.S.Heraclio is the Spanish form of Heraclius, a name from the Greek Herakles: the goddess Hera joined to klePronounced eh-RAH-klee-oh▶Exequiel#12839 in the U.S.Exequiel is a Spanish spelling of Ezequiel / Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' or 'GoPronounced ek-seh-KYEL▶Guzman#12872 in the U.S.A Spanish surname, borne by the noble House of Guzman and by St Dominic (Domingo de Guzman); often folk-lPronounced GOOZ-mahn▶Geremias#12888 in the U.S.Geremias is a Portuguese and Spanish form of Jeremiah, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts' or 'aPronounced heh-reh-MEE-ahs▶Jaun#12902 in the U.S.Jaun reads as a letter-swapped spelling of Juan, the Spanish form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gPronounced HWAHN▶Herminio#12941 in the U.S.Herminio is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Roman family name Herminius, itself linked to Pronounced er-MEE-nyo▶Isais#12980 in the U.S.Isais is a spelling of Isaias, the Spanish and Greek form of Hebrew Yeshayahu (Isaiah), 'the Lord is salvPronounced eye-SAY-us▶Juanya#12981 in the U.S.Juanya reads as a modern coinage joining Juan, the Spanish form of John meaning 'God is gracious,' with aPronounced wahn-YAH▶Josedaniel#12997 in the U.S.Josedaniel records two given names, Jose and Daniel, written as one. Jose is the Spanish form of Joseph, Pronounced hoh-say-DAN-yel▶Jabdiel#13000 in the U.S.Jabdiel is one of a family of -el names popular in Latino communities, built on the Hebrew element el, 'GPronounced jahb-dee-EL▶Jaddiel#13006 in the U.S.Jaddiel is a doubled-D spelling of Jadiel, a name much used in Puerto Rican and wider Latino naming. It ePronounced hah-dee-EL▶Jadhiel#13007 in the U.S.Jadhiel is a spelling of Jadiel, one of the modern Latino theophoric names built on Hebrew el, 'God.' ThePronounced hahd-YEL▶Jandiel#13041 in the U.S.Jandiel belongs to the modern Latino family of names ending in Hebrew el, 'God' — Jadiel, Yadiel, Yariel.Pronounced hahn-DYEL▶Jwan#13046 in the U.S.Jwan is most naturally read as a phonetic respelling of Juan, the Spanish form of John, from the Hebrew YPronounced JWAHN▶Jeniel#13091 in the U.S.A modern Latino name of Hebrew-influenced shape: the -el ending is the Hebrew word for 'God', as in GabriPronounced jeh-nee-EL▶Jenuel#13094 in the U.S.A modern Latino name of Hebrew-influenced shape: the -el ending is the Hebrew word for 'God', as in SamuePronounced jeh-noo-EL▶Jjesus#13099 in the U.S.Jjesus is the Spanish given name Jesus, from the Hebrew Yeshua meaning God is salvation, honored across tPronounced hay-SOOS▶Jetziel#13108 in the U.S.A modern Latino name of Hebrew-influenced shape: the -el ending is the Hebrew word for 'God', as in GabriPronounced jet-zee-EL▶Jexiel#13112 in the U.S.A modern Latino name of Hebrew-influenced shape: the -el ending is the Hebrew word for 'God', as in GabriPronounced jek-see-EL▶Jhariel#13116 in the U.S.A modern Latino name: the -el ending is the Hebrew word for 'God', as in Gabriel and Jariel; the silent HPronounced jah-ree-EL▶Jhoniel#13118 in the U.S.A modern Latino name that reads as Jhon (the silent-H spelling of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is graPronounced joh-nee-EL▶Jhovany#13119 in the U.S.A respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'. The Jh- spellPronounced joh-VAH-nee▶Juanantonio#13138 in the U.S.Juanantonio is the Spanish compound Juan Antonio written as one word: Juan is the Spanish form of John, fPronounced wahn-an-TOH-nee-oh▶Josniel#13144 in the U.S.A coined Latin-American name that joins a Jos- opening (from Jose or Josue) to the Hebrew theophoric endiPronounced hoss-nee-EL▶Jobany#13146 in the U.S.Jobany is a Latin American spelling of Jovany/Giovanni, the Italian form of John. John comes through LatiPronounced hoh-VAH-nee▶Judiel#13154 in the U.S.A theophoric name in the angel-name pattern, joining a Jud- element (linked to Judah, 'praise') with the Pronounced joo-dee-EL▶Juriel#13159 in the U.S.A theophoric -el name in the angel-name family, usually read as a form of Uriel, 'God is my light'. It ciPronounced joo-ree-EL▶Josealberto#13160 in the U.S.Josealberto is a solid-written form of the Spanish double name Jose Alberto. Jose is the Spanish form of Pronounced hoh-say-al-BEHR-toh▶Josael#13233 in the U.S.A modern Latino coinage joining Jose (the Spanish form of Joseph, 'he will add') with the Hebrew -el ('GoPronounced hoh-sah-EL▶Josuel#13238 in the U.S.Josuel is a Spanish coinage blending Josue (the Spanish Joshua, 'the Lord is salvation') with the Hebrew Pronounced hoh-soo-EL▶Juanmiguel#13250 in the U.S.Juanmiguel is a written-together Spanish double name joining Juan, the Spanish John from Hebrew 'God is gPronounced hwahn-mee-GEL▶Keijuan#13277 in the U.S.Keijuan is a modern coined name that joins the prefix Kei- to Juan, the Spanish form of John. John comes Pronounced kee-WAHN▶Jejuan#13332 in the U.S.Jejuan is an invented American name joining the Je- prefix with Juan, the Spanish form of John, from HebrPronounced juh-WAHN▶Lejuan#13348 in the U.S.Lejuan is a coined American boy's name that pairs the popular Le- prefix with Juan, the Spanish form of JPronounced luh-WAHN▶Juwaun#13357 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic spelling related to Juan (the Spanish form of John) and names like Dejuan/DajuPronounced juh-WON▶Mano#13450 in the U.S.Mano is chiefly a Spanish short form of Manuel — from Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us'. It is also the SPronounced MAH-noh▶Marselo#13465 in the U.S.Marselo is a phonetic respelling of Marcelo, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Latin Marcellus — 'littlePronounced mar-SEL-oh▶Mateyo#13473 in the U.S.Mateyo is a modern respelling of Mateo, the Spanish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of GodPronounced mah-TAY-oh▶Mati#13475 in the U.S.Mati is a short form of Matthew or Matias — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' — used as a standalone Pronounced MAH-tee▶Mayel#13491 in the U.S.Mayel is a modern name found chiefly in Spanish-speaking families. It appears to be built on the -el endiPronounced mah-YEL▶Martinez#13625 in the U.S.From the Spanish surname Martinez, 'son of Martin' (Martin, from the Roman Mars, 'god of war'). Carried iPronounced mar-TEE-nez▶Osmel#13628 in the U.S.A modern given name coined in Latin America, especially Cuba and Venezuela. It is a sound-first creation,Pronounced os-MEL▶Ozvaldo#13678 in the U.S.A spelling of Osvaldo, the Spanish and Italian form of Germanic Oswald — from os ('god') and weald ('powePronounced oz-VAHL-doh▶Randiel#13728 in the U.S.Randiel looks like a modern Latin American blend: the familiar Rand- (as in Randy or Randall) joined to tPronounced ran-dee-EL▶Reyniel#13759 in the U.S.Reyniel is a modern Latin American coinage, most naturally read as Spanish rey ('king') joined to the HebPronounced rayn-YEL▶Saturnino#13822 in the U.S.Saturnino is the Spanish and Italian form of the Latin Saturninus, 'belonging to Saturn,' the Roman god oPronounced sah-toor-NEE-noh▶Tijuan#13865 in the U.S.Tijuan joins the fashionable Ti- prefix to Juan, the Spanish form of John from the Hebrew for God is gracPronounced tee-WAHN▶Mingo#13929 in the U.S.A short form of Domingo (Spanish, 'Sunday; of the Lord'); separately Mingo is the name of a historical NaPronounced MING-goh▶Yancarlos#14102 in the U.S.Yancarlos is a Latino compound name that joins Yan, a form of Jan or John, meaning God is gracious, to CaPronounced yahn-KAR-los▶Yahriel#14141 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the Latino -el family (Yariel, Jariel, Ariel). The -el ending comes from Hebrew El, 'Pronounced yah-ree-EL▶Yaisel#14142 in the U.S.A modern coinage of the kind widely made in Cuba and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, where inventive namePronounced yah-ee-SEL▶Yaxiel#14150 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the Latino -el family (Yadiel, Yariel, Yaxiel), especially associated with Puerto RicPronounced yahk-see-EL▶Yefferson#14151 in the U.S.A Spanish-language respelling of the English surname-name Jefferson, 'son of Jeffrey' (Jeffrey itself froPronounced YEF-ur-sun▶Yobani#14161 in the U.S.A Latin American respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is graciousPronounced yoh-BAH-nee▶Yosias#14163 in the U.S.A Spanish-influenced form of Josiah (Latin Josias), from Hebrew Yoshiyahu, the young reforming king of JuPronounced yoh-SEE-us▶Yosuan#14164 in the U.S.A modern Cuban coinage in the Yo- family; it is most often read as the Yo- opening joined to Juan, the SpPronounced yoh-SWAHN▶Yovany#14166 in the U.S.A Latin American respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is graciousPronounced yoh-VAH-nee▶Ysmael#14168 in the U.S.A Spanish-style spelling of Ismael, from Hebrew Yishmael, 'God hears'. Ishmael is the son of Abraham and Pronounced eez-mah-EL▶Yuniel#14171 in the U.S.A modern Cuban coinage in the -el family (Yuniel, Yusniel, Yaniel). The -el ending reflects Hebrew El, 'GPronounced yoo-nee-EL▶Zadquiel#14185 in the U.S.A Spanish-style spelling of Zadkiel (Tzadkiel), named in Jewish and Christian angelology as an archangel Pronounced zahd-kee-EL▶ElianelElianel is a newly emerging coinage. It extends Elian with the -el ending common to Hebrew-derived names Pronounced eh-lee-uh-NEL▶EliethA modern coinage echoing Elias and Eliseo (both from Hebrew El-, 'God'-rooted names); seen in Latino famiPronounced eh-lee-ETH▶JhonnA Latin-American stylised spelling of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'the Lord is gracious; God is graciPronounced JON▶LiammateoA modern compound joining Liam (a short form of William, 'strong-willed protector; resolute guardian') anPronounced lee-um-muh-TAY-oh▶
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Frequently Asked
What is the most popular Spanish boy name that means God?
Mateo is currently the most popular, ranked number eight in the U.S. It's the Spanish form of Matthew, from Hebrew meaning 'gift of God,' and it has climbed U.S. charts quickly in recent years.
Why do so many Spanish names mean God?
Spanish naming tradition grew directly out of Catholic baptismal practice, which drew heavily on Hebrew scripture. Names like Juan and Manuel carry Old Testament and Gospel meanings forward largely unchanged after centuries of use.
Is every name on this list strictly religious?
Almost, though not entirely. Marcelo connects to the Roman god Mars rather than the Hebrew God, showing that God can point to different traditions even within one Spanish name list.