689 Spanish Boy Names (With Meanings & Popularity)

  1. Sabino
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "wise"
    • Description:

      This name of a famous ancient Roman jurist is sometimes heard in the Hispanic community.
  2. Valencio
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Valentine, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "health, strength"
    • Description:

      Valencio is an energetic, valiant-sounding name, the male form of Valencia.
  3. Claudio
    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "lame; enclosure"
    • Description:

      Claudio, a most appealing Italian name, is featured in not one, but two Shakespearean plays, ,Measure for Measure and Much Ado About Nothing. While "lame" is the most widely acknowledged meaning, some etymologists theorize that the name may relate to the word for enclosure or clause, an alternate meaning that may appeal to a child with a form of this otherwise-attractive name.
  4. Artemio
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Artemis
    • Description:

      Artemio gives energy to this august Greek mythological name.
  5. Vasco
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "someone from the Basque region"
    • Description:

      Schoolchildren will recognize this name via Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama.
  6. Julio
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Julius
    • Description:

      What with Paul Simon's classic lyric about Julio down by the schoolyard and several distinguished bearers, this livelier Spanish version of Julius is completely familiar to the non-Hispanic community and would make a great choice for a bicultural family. NFL Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones bears this name.
  7. Prospero
    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Prosper
    • Meaning:

      "succeed, prosper"
    • Description:

      Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.
  8. Santana
    • Origin:

      Spanish, condensed form of Santa Ana
    • Description:

      Santana was most recently heard on a female character on hit television show Glee. Nonetheless, this name ranks higher for boys, which can be credited to Grammy Award-winning musician Carlos Santana.
  9. Tino
    • Origin:

      Spanish, diminutive of Agostino, Justino, Martino, et al
    • Description:

      This nickname name might be cute for a niño, but one of the full names ending in tino would make a more mature statement.
  10. Tomi
    • Origin:

      Japanese, Nigerian, or Welsh variation of Thomas
    • Meaning:

      "wealth; twin"
    • Description:

      A Welsh diminutive of Tomos/Thomas, or just a simplified spelling of Tommy.
  11. Miró
    • Origin:

      Spanish artist name
    • Description:

      Unique option honoring Spanish surrealist painter Joan Miró. Could have some pronunciation problems, but preferable to calling your little boy Joan.
  12. Domingo
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "born on a Sunday"
    • Description:

      Commonly heard in Hispanic cultures, a rhythmic possibility here.
  13. Diago
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "teacher"
    • Description:

      Diago is sure to be confused with the more common Diego, the Spanish form of James.
  14. Ysai
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Isaiah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "salvation of the Lord"
    • Description:

      Ysai is a less-known variation of the popular Isaiah.
  15. Isidro
    • Origin:

      Spanish form of Isidoros, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift of Isis"
    • Description:

      Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.
  16. Isra
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "journey of the night"
    • Description:

      Isra is a gender-neutral Arabic name. The name of a chapter of the Quran, it refers to the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Jerusalem.
  17. Casimiro
    • Origin:

      Spanish form of Casimir, Polish and Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "destroyer of peace"
    • Description:

      All names Cas are cool right night, from Cassius to Cassian to Caspian to, yes, Casimir and its Latin form Casimiro. An attractive possibility in this appealing group.
  18. Tito
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Titus
    • Description:

      Has diverse associations: the long-term Communist head of Yugoslavia, one of Michael Jackson's older brothers, and an animated Disney character -- none of them a very strong recommendation.
  19. Mattheo
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Matthew
    • Description:

      Mattheo is another way to say Matteo, one that gets you to either Matt or Theo
  20. Arsenio
    • Origin:

      Spanish from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "virile, strong"
    • Description:

      Long considered Mr. Hall's exclusive property, it's now ready to be adopted by others.