Top 100 Spanish Boy Names | Origin, Meaning & More

Want to give your little bundle of joy one of many Spanish boy names?

Just like how family in Spanish is important, so is naming your child! There are a lot of boy names to choose from, each with its own meaning and history. Whatever you are looking for, it might be on this list!

In this article, we will be naming 100 Spanish boy names divided up by category!

Helpful Phrases for Spanish Boy Names 

Before we start, let’s introduce you to some helpful phrases to use with Spanish boy names:

• “What is your name?” in Spanish, you say ¿Cuál es tu nombre?
• Son in Spanish is Hijo
• “This is my son, ____.” in Spanish is Este es mi hijo, ____.
• “Hello, my name is ____.” in Spanish is Hola, mi nombre es ____.

In order to get sentences right in Spanish, it is important to go over the rules of grammar, like adjectives in Spanish.

Popular Spanish Boy Names

Let’s start off the Spanish names for boys list with some popular Spanish boy names! As you read, see if you can come up with some Spanish nicknames!

1. Alejandro

A powerful name of Spanish and greek origin that is a variant of the name Alexander. The name is pronounced as Al-ee-hun-drow and means “defender” or “warrior”.

2. Carlos

A name that bears German and Spanish origin and is a variant of Charles. The name means “free man”.

3. Daniel

A spiritual name that comes from the Hebrew words din (to judge) and el (God) which means “God is my judge” or “God is my strength”.

4. Diego

Spanish in origin. Believed to have been derived from the name Santiago, it means “supplanter.” which, according to the dictionary, means “someone or something taking the place of another, as through force.”

5. Hugo

Pronounced as hue-go, it has German, Spanish, Portuguese origin. The name means “Mind”, or “Intellect.”

6. Jorge

Pronounced as hor-hey and not George, it is derived from the Greek name Γεώργιος or Georgios. It means “Farmer.”

7. José

Of Spanish origin and pronounced as ho-say. The name comes from the Latin name Iosephus and means “God will give.”

8. Juan

Pronounced a Jaw-n. One of the most recognizable Hispanic boy names. It is similar to the English name John and means “God is gracious.”

9. Leo

Stems from the Latin word for lion. In German it means “brave people” or “lion-hearted.”, but in Spain, Leo is a holy oil used for anointing in the church.

10. Luis

The Spanish version of the name Louis. The name means “famous warrior.”

11. Martín

Spanish variant of Martin derived from the Roman surname Martinus, which stemmed from the Roman god Mars. The name means “Of Mars”, “warlike”, or “warrior.”

12. Pedro

Spanish in origin, the name is derived from the Latin word “petra” which means “stone”, or “rock.”

13. Samuel

Derives from a Hebrew phrase meaning either “God has heard” or “name of God.” The name of a respected leader and judge.

14. Sebastián

Comes from the Latin word “Sebastianus.” and the name itself means “venerable” or “revered.”

15. Tomás

Spanish, Portuguese, and Irish in origin, and a variant of Thomas. The name means “Twin.” A cute nickname for this name could be “Tom”!

Unique Spanish Boy Names

Unique Spanish boy names that you won’t just find anywhere else!

1. Bruno

Comes from the Latin word Brunus, the Latinized form of old Germanic origin (which is also used as a surname”. It means “Braun” or “Brown”.

2. Cristián

Spanish and Italian name, derived from the Latin name Christianus which originated from the phrase “christianus sum” or “I am a Christ”. The name itself means “follower of Christ.”

3. Enzo

An Italian name derived from the German name “Heinz”. This can be used as a nickname for Lorenzo, Vincenzo, or Fiorenzo. It means “Home ruler.”

4. Eric

Derived from the Old Norse name “Eiríkr”, which is composed of ei “ever, always” and ríkr “ruler, mighty”. It means “ever ruler.”

5. Fabián

Derived from the name Fabian which has many meanings either “of the Fabius family”, “bean” from the Latin word “faba”, or “noble” from the Latin word “fabis”.

6. Gustavo

A very unique Spanish boy name. Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian that comes from the German name Gustav. A common name for Swedish monarchs. It means “royal staff” or “staff of the gods.”

7. Jasper

Of Persian origin, unrelated to the jasper gemstone. The name means “treasurer.”

8. Julián

The Spanish form of the name Julian, which comes from the Roman name Julianus and related to the Roman god Jupiter. The name means “downy” or “youthful.”

9. Lorenzo

Italian and Spanish of Latin origin. It is derived from the Roman surname Laurentius. It means “laurel crown.”

10. Mauricio

Spanish and Portuguese versions of the name Maurice which is derived from the Roman name Mauritius. It means “Dark skinned” or “Moorish.”

11. Máximo

Of Latin origin. Possibly the origin of the word maximum. It means “The greatest”.

12. Nectar

Probably the most unique Spanish boy name in this list, commonly used in France. The meaning is identical to what it is, the sugary fluid that comes from flowers, or the drink of the Greek and Roman gods.

13. Nicolás

Spanish and French, from the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos). The name means “victory of the people.”

14. Noah

Or Noa. Comes from the Hebrew “Noach” and the Babylonian word “nukhu.” It means “rest” or “repose.”

15. Víctor

Latin in Origin, either a name of a surname. It means “Winner” or “Victory.”

16. Xavier

Hebrew in origin derived from the Roman Catholic Saint Francis Xavier. It means “new house” or “bright.”

Rare Spanish Boy Names

Rare and beautiful Hispanic boy names. Can you say ”beautiful” in Spanish?

1. Amaro

Shortened form of the name Adimaro. In Italian, it means “Bitter disappointed.” It also stems from the Germanic name Audomar, which means “riches” or “famous.”

2. Ander

A variation of Andreas, Andrew, and Alexander. It comes from Scandinavia and Greek, meaning “lion-man.”

3. Andrés

The Spanish version of Andrew and related to the names Andre, Andrei, and Andrea. It means “warrior.”

4. Basilio

The Spanish and Italian versions of Basil, and the shortened Latin name of Basilius. It means “royal” or “kingly.”

5. Bautista

It is Spanish for “baptist.” Often a reference to John the Baptist, an ascetic Jewish prophet.

6. Calixto

From the greek name Kallistos, which means “Beautiful” or “most beautiful.” The word Calix also means “cup” in Latin.

7. César

A name mostly tied to Julius Caesar, a Roman general and statesman. It means “long-haired” or “long head of hair.”

8. Donato

Spanish, Portugal and Italian. It means “Given gift of God.”

9. Flavio

Italian, derived from The Roman surname Flavius. It means “Yellow” or “Blonde.”

10. Guillermo

The Mexican and Spanish version of the name William. A possible nickname could be Guille or Memo. It means “strong-willed warrior” or “with gilded helmet”.

11. Hernando

Spanish name associated with early new-world explorers de Soto and Cortés. The name fittingly means “adventurer” or “explorer.”

12. Héctor

English, French, Scottish, and Spanish name. Associated with Hektor, a legendary Trojan champion from Greek. It means “to have”, “to hold”, or “to check.”

13. Iker

Of Basque origin and pronounced ee-kuhr. It means “visitation” or “to visit.”

14. Jamal

A name and surname of Arabic origin. Variations include Jamel, Djamel, and Jami. It means “handsome” or “beautiful.”

15. Osvaldo

The Italian, Portuguese and Spanish version of Oswald. A very unusual and uncommon Spanish name. It means “God rule.”

16. Roberto

Portuguese and Italian version of old Germanic Robert. The name means “bright fame.”

17. Rodrigo

Spanish, Portuguese and Italian version of the Germanic name Roderick. It has associations with King Roderic (Hispania) and means “famous ruler.”

18. Silas

From the Latin name Silvanus or derived from Saul Hebrew “the youngest.” The name means “wood” or “forest.”

19. Thiago

Or Tiago. The Portuguese version of Jacob and James. It means “may God protect”, “holder of the heel” or “supplanter.”

20. Valerio

Common name in Italy, derived from the Roman surname Valerius. It means “to be strong.”

21. Vicente

Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese version of Vincent, derived from the Latin name Vincentius. It means “conquering” or “to conquer.”

Traditional Spanish Boy Names

Spanish boy names that are traditional in Spanish culture.

1. Alberto

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. Latin version of the German name Albert. It means “noble”, “bright”, or “famous.”

2. Alonso

Or Alonzo, derived from the Germanic Adalfuns. It means “noble” and “ready for battle.”

3. Antonio

Spanish and Italian version of Antonius, which is associated with an important plebeian family of ancient Rome. It means “flourishing” or “beyond praise.”

4. Diego Alejandro

Two names from this list that is traditionally used together. The combined meaning is then “defender”, “warrior,” and “supplanter.”

5. Gonzalo

Derived from the Gothic name ‘gunþi’ which means “battle.” Associated with Galician Saint Gonzalo, bishop of Mondoñedo.

6. Joaquín

Spanish version of the German name Joachim. Associated with the name of the Virgin Mary’s father. It means “established by God.”

7. Juan Pablo

Another two names that are used together and are quite common in Spanish communities. It means “God is gracious”.”

8. Manuel

Originated from the Hebrew name Immanu’el. It means “God with us.”

9. Maximiliano

Derived from the Latin word “Maximum.” It means “the greatest” and cute nicknames could be Max, Maxi, or Liano.

10. Rafael

Spanish and Portuguese version of the Hebrew name Raphael. Depending on the language, the name can be spelled in many ways, such as Rafael, Raffael, Raffaello, or Raffiel. It means “God has healed.”

11. Sergio

Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese version of the Russian name Sergei and also associated with the ancient Etruscan word for “guardian.” It means “to save”, “to guard” or “to keep.”

Youthful Spanish Boy Names

Young and fresh Spanish boy names!

1. Alexander

Originated from the ancient Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros) and can be associated with Alexander the Great, king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. The name means “defender” or “warrior.”

2. Edgard

Similar to the name Edgar and associated with the name Edgar Allen Poe, a famous poet. It means “wealthy spear-man.”

3. Liam

The shortened version of the Irish name Uilliam and/or the old Germanic name William. It means “Guardian”, “Protector” or “Helmet.”

4. Matías

The Spanish variant of the English name Matthew. It means “Gift from God.”

5. Piero

Originate from the Spanish and Portuguese name Pedro, and/or the Greek name Peter. It means “Rock.”

6. Ricardo

Spanish and Portuguese version of the English name Richard. The name means “dominant ruler.” A nickname could be Rick or Ricky.

7. Rolando

Spanish, Italian and Portuguese version of Roland, which is associated with a Frankish military hero who served under Charlemagne. It means “frame” or “land.”

8. Tulio

Of Latin origin, formally written as Tullius. The name means “the one who leads.”

9. Vasco

Spanish origin which means “someone from the Basque region.” This name can be associated with the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama.

10. Vinicio

A variation of Vinicius of Italian origin. The name means “Wine” or “From The Wine Fields.”

11. William

Of Germanic origin, the name that Guillermo came from. It was introduced to England via William the Conqueror at the time of the Conquest. It means “resolute protector” or “strong-willed warrior”

Biblical Spanish Boy Names

Hispanic boy names that have a strong connection with the Bible. You can expect these Spanish boy names to have something to do with the Bible, or Jesus and His disciples.

1. Aarón

Other forms include Arón or Aaron, and it comes from the Hebrew name Aharon, אהרן. It means “high mountain”, or “mountain of strength.”

2. Abel

Derived from the Hebrew name Hevel,הֶבֶל it means “breath” or “vapor.” A very calm name. A possible nickname could be Abe or Bel.

3. Abraham

Popular among Jews and Christians in the Middle Ages. The name itself is explained in the Bible (Genesis 17:5) as “father of a multitude of nations.”

4. Adan

The Spanish version of Adam. The name is derived from the Hebrew word Adamah, which means “earth” or “fire.”

5. David

Associated with King David, the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel according to the Bible. It means “Beloved.”

6. Esteban

The Spanish version of the name Stephen, which comes from the Greek name Stéphanos. It means “crown” or “garland.”

7. Ezequiel

The Spanish and Portuguese version of the Hebrew name Ezekiel. It means “strength of God.”

8. Felipe

The Spanish version of the name Philip, which in turn comes from the Greek name Philippos. It means “friend of horses.”

9. Gabriel

German, Spanish, Portuguese, English, Scottish, French, and English. It comes from the Hebrew name Gavriel. It means “God has given me strength.”

10. Isaías

Other versions include Isai, Isaiah, and or Isaac. Can be associated with a massive storm in the summer of 2020. It means “Salvation of the Lord.”

11. Ismael

The Spanish version of Ishmael. Hebrew and Arabic origins, it means “God hears” or “God will hear.”

12. Issac

The firstborn son of Abraham in the Bible. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yitzhak, יִצְחָק. It means “one who laughs” or “one who rejoices.”

13. Jesús

Spanish and Portuguese origin, pronounced as hay-soos. Associated with Jesus Christ the son of God the Father. It means “to deliver” or “the rescue.”

14. Josué

The Portuguese and Spanish version of the Hebrew name Joshua, which comes from the Hebrew word Yehoshu’a. It means “God is salvation.”

15. Lázaro

Similar to the name Lazarus. Italian or origin, it means “God is my helper.”

16. Moisés

Or Moises. It is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Tagalog version of the name Moses. It means “from the water.”

17. Simón

The Spanish version of Simon, which has Hebrew and Greek, Shim’ón, origins. It means “That hears” or “that obeys.”

18. Urbano

A name or surname derived from the Latin personal name Urbanus. It means “Of the city.”

19. Zacarías

From the name Zacarias, it means “Remembered by God” or “Jehovah has remembered.”

Popular Mexican Spanish Boy Names

Mexican boy names that are all the rage in Mexico!

1. Eduardo

The Spanish and Portuguese version of Edward. A nickname can be Ed or Ardo. It means “wealthy guard” or “Prosperous guardian.”

2. Emiliano

The name comes from Aemiliânus, derived from the Roman name Aemilius. It means “eager” or “rival.”

3. Gael

A unisex name with Welsh and Breton origins. It is associated with the name Gael Garcia Bernal, a famous actor, and producer. It means “Joy.“

4. Leonardo

Heavily associated with the name Leonardo da Vinci, a renaissance painter and inventor. It means “Brave lion.”

5. Mateo

The Spanish version of the English name Matthew. Hebrew in origin and name of one of Jesus’s twelve disciples. It means “Gift of God.”

6. Miguel Ángel

Or Miguelangel, associated with the Biblical archangel Michael. It means “A God-like angel” or “angel of God.”

7. Santiago

Also Santyago, Sant-Yago, or San Thiago, is the Spanish version of the Hebrew name Jacob. It means “Saint James” from Saint James the Great.

Which Spanish name caught your eye?

Choosing a name for your child can be hard, but at the end of the day, it’s so worth it!

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