689 Spanish Boy Names (With Meanings & Popularity)
- Ricardo
Origin:
Portuguese and Spanish variation of RichardMeaning:
"dominant ruler"Description:
Richard is far from fashionable, but Ricardo is one of the most popular Spanish names for boys in the US. And it does sound far more appealing that the English version.
- Alberto
Origin:
GermanicMeaning:
"noble, bright"Description:
Alberto is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variation of Albert and lends a more unusual and fashionable edge to this name which is still a grandpa name to many.
- Renato
Origin:
Spanish and ItalianMeaning:
"reborn"Description:
Elegant and worldly.
- Nelo
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of DanielDescription:
Lively nickname form of overused biblical favorite.
- Montana
Origin:
Spanish place-name; "mountainous"Meaning:
"mountainous"Description:
Relaxed western place-name that still has some masculine punch, but be warned: this whole posse of similarly trendy names, like Sierra and Dakota, will soon ride toward the sunset.
- Mino
Origin:
Spanish place nameDescription:
Mino is traditionally a name for people born along Spain's Minho River or Rio Mino. It may be a surname or a first name.
- Cisco
Origin:
Diminutive of Spanish FranciscoMeaning:
"Frenchman or free man"Description:
Shortening Francisco somehow makes it sound even cooler. Cisco is also the name of a digital security company.
- Tavo
Origin:
Short form of Gustavo, Spanish variation of GustavMeaning:
"staff of the Goths"Description:
Tavo is a stylish-sounding short form of an antique name.
- Jorge
Origin:
Spanish and Portuguese variation of GeorgeDescription:
The classic Jorge is one of the most popular and classic Spanish names for boys in the US. Some Latine families pronounce it the same way as George.
- Tadeo
Origin:
Spanish variation of ThaddeusDescription:
Has a lot of energy and charm, as does the Italian form, Taddeo.
- Amado
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"loved"Description:
A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.
- Khairiya
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"benevolence"Description:
A traditional Arabic name with cool short form Khai, which was used as a standalone by Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik in 2020.
- Lon
Origin:
Diminutive of AlonzoMeaning:
"noble, ready"Description:
For older generations this still summons silent horror star Chaney; for others it's a pleasant if slight nickname name.
- Min
- Paco
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of Francisco; Native AmericanMeaning:
"eagle"Description:
Another winning and relaxed but energetic o-ending Latin name, sometimes associated with designer Paco Rabanne.
- Gaspar
Origin:
Spanish variation of CasperDescription:
The name of one of the Three Wise Men from the East is heard in several European countries, but rarely here.
- Cordovan
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"native of Cordova"Description:
Leathery, masculine image, complete with user-friendly short form.
- Paz
Origin:
Hebrew; SpanishMeaning:
"gold; peace"Description:
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 Octavio Paz.
- Gonzalo
Origin:
Spanish from GermanMeaning:
"saved from combat"Description:
Popular among Hispanic parents, it explains the source of the nickname Gonzo.
- Rodrigo
Origin:
Spanish and Portuguese variation of RoderickMeaning:
"famous ruler"Description:
Rhythmically appealing international spin on the stiff original.