689 Spanish Boy Names (With Meanings & Popularity)

  1. Fausto
    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Faust
    • Meaning:

      "fortunate one"
    • Description:

      While Faust, who sold his soul to the devil, was anything but fortunate, this Latinate variation is more commonly heard and accepted.
  2. Taddeo
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Thaddeus
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      A particularly charming spin on the original, as is theSpanish name Tadeo. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.
  3. Navarro
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "from Navarre"
    • Description:

      Dashing surname for the Basque kingdom.
  4. Elizar
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Eleazar or Lazarus
    • Meaning:

      "God is my Helper"
    • Description:

      Elizar is the Spanish version of this attractive name, on the cusp of going from uncommon to big.
  5. Quinto
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Quintin
    • Meaning:

      "fifth"
    • Description:

      Quint or Quinton played to a Latin rhythm.
  6. Rogelio
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "famous spearman"
    • Description:

      A Spanish variation of the name Roger meaning "famous spearman." Rogelio is popular among the Filipino and Argentine communities and could be a great alternative for international families looking for a name that can still be shortened to the very Anglo nickname "Rodge."
  7. Nevada
    • Origin:

      Spanish place-name
    • Meaning:

      "covered in snow"
    • Description:

      Western place-name that feels equally appropriate for both genders. Note: Natives say rhyme that second syllable with had, so it's not nehv-AH-da.
  8. Agostino
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Augustine
    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"
    • Description:

      Agostino is the Italian form of this increasingly popular ancient name.
  9. Esmael
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Ismael, Hebrew,"God will hear"
    • Meaning:

      "God will hear"
    • Description:

      Esmael is an uncommon name with deep cultural roots.
  10. Venturo
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "good fortune, good luck"
    • Description:

      Upbeat choice.
  11. Mariano
    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish and Portuguese
    • Meaning:

      "relating to the god Mars"
    • Description:

      A handsome and romantic-sounding European option.
  12. Quixote
    • Origin:

      Spanish literary name
    • Description:

      Tied to the hero of the classic Spanish novel Don Quixote, likely to produce a quixotic daydreamer.
  13. Clemente
    • Origin:

      Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
    • Meaning:

      "mild, merciful"
    • Description:

      A more romantic form of old school Clement, which ranks in the Top 100 boy names in Chile. Clemente, like Clement, derives from the Late Latin name Clemens, the name of 14 popes and several saints.
  14. Gui
    • Origin:

      Short form of Guillermo, Spanish form of William
    • Meaning:

      "resolute protection"
    • Description:

      It's tempting to think of Gui as the Spanish form of Guy, but it's short for Guillermo.
  15. Perez
    • Origin:

      Spanish from Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "to blossom"
    • Description:

      The newest surname names move beyond the Waspy, and this is an excellent example, associated these days with gossip blogger Perez (born Mario) Hilton.
  16. Cristiano
    • Origin:

      Italian and Portuguese variation of Christian
    • Description:

      Variation of the popular religious name, boosted by megastar Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.
  17. Pazel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Pazel's abbreviated version, Paz, is far more modern and attractive.
  18. Chico
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "boy"
    • Description:

      Friendly but flimsy.
  19. Blas
    • Nicasio
      • Origin:

        Spanish from Greek
      • Meaning:

        "victory"
      • Description:

        Closer to Nike than to Nicholas, this is an attractive, viable import. It's also one of several Italian and Spanish baby names that get you to the stylish and attractive nickname Nico.