689 Spanish Boy Names (With Meanings & Popularity)

  1. Ricardo
    • Origin:

      Portuguese and Spanish variation of Richard
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Alberto
    • Origin:

      Germanic
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Renato
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian
    • Meaning:

      "reborn"
    • Description:

      Elegant and worldly.
  4. Nelo
    • Origin:

      Spanish, diminutive of Daniel
    • Description:

      Lively nickname form of overused biblical favorite.
  5. 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.
  6. Mino
    • Origin:

      Spanish place name
    • Description:

      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.
  7. Cisco
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Spanish Francisco
    • Meaning:

      "Frenchman or free man"
    • Description:

      Shortening Francisco somehow makes it sound even cooler. Cisco is also the name of a digital security company.
  8. Tavo
    • Origin:

      Short form of Gustavo, Spanish variation of Gustav
    • Meaning:

      "staff of the Goths"
    • Description:

      Tavo is a stylish-sounding short form of an antique name.
  9. Jorge
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese variation of George
    • Description:

      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.
  10. Tadeo
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Thaddeus
    • Description:

      Has a lot of energy and charm, as does the Italian form, Taddeo.
  11. Amado
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "loved"
    • Description:

      A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.
  12. Khairiya
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  13. Lon
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alonzo
    • Meaning:

      "noble, ready"
    • Description:

      For older generations this still summons silent horror star Chaney; for others it's a pleasant if slight nickname name.
  14. Min
    • Paco
      • Origin:

        Spanish, diminutive of Francisco; Native American
      • Meaning:

        "eagle"
      • Description:

        Another winning and relaxed but energetic o-ending Latin name, sometimes associated with designer Paco Rabanne.
    • Gaspar
      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Casper
      • Description:

        The name of one of the Three Wise Men from the East is heard in several European countries, but rarely here.
    • Cordovan
      • Origin:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "native of Cordova"
      • Description:

        Leathery, masculine image, complete with user-friendly short form.
    • Paz
      • Origin:

        Hebrew; Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "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 German
      • Meaning:

        "saved from combat"
      • Description:

        Popular among Hispanic parents, it explains the source of the nickname Gonzo.
    • Rodrigo
      • Origin:

        Spanish and Portuguese variation of Roderick
      • Meaning:

        "famous ruler"
      • Description:

        Rhythmically appealing international spin on the stiff original.