500+ Mexican Baby Names

  1. Rodrigo
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese variation of Roderick
    • Meaning:

      "famous ruler"
    • Description:

      Rhythmically appealing international spin on the stiff original.
  2. Mariano
    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish and Portuguese
    • Meaning:

      "relating to the god Mars"
    • Description:

      A handsome and romantic-sounding European option.
  3. Augustina
    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Augustus, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "the exalted one"
    • Description:

      While Augusta is the more traditional feminine form of the name, tacking on the -ina ending makes Augustina more feminine and contemporary sounding.
  4. Lucero
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "light"
    • Description:

      Lucero is a relative or nickname of Luz, meaning light. This intriguing name is swimming just beneath the Top 1000 for girls in the US.
  5. Azucena
    • Origin:

      Spanish from Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "Madonna lily, white lily"
    • Description:

      Azucena is the Spanish name for the Madonna lily, or white lily, derived from the Arabic words ‘abyad, "white", and zanbaq, "lily". White lilies are symbols of the Virgin Mary, which gives the flower its alternate name, Madonna lily.
  6. Julieta
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Juliet
    • Meaning:

      "little Julia"
    • Description:

      The lovely Shakespearean Juliet is finding renewed interest as a baby name today, and Julieta is along for the ride, especially among Spanish families.
  7. Perla
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Pearl
    • Description:

      Consistently popular Latina gem name; good choice for those who can't shake Pearl's grandmotherly vibe.
  8. Romina
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "from the land of the Christians"
    • Description:

      This pretty name found in Spanish-speaking countries shares the diminutive of Romy—also spelled Romi—with Rosemary. It joined the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2015.
  9. Yareli
    • Origin:

      Native American, Spanish variation of Yara, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "water lady; small butterfly"
    • Description:

      Possibly a derivative variation of Yara, a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries meaning butterfly, Yareli was given to more than 400 baby girls in the US last year.
  10. Violeta
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Eastern European
    • Meaning:

      "purple; violet (flower)"
    • Description:

      Violeta is the variation of Violet found throughout Eastern Europe -- the name is styled this way in Bulgarian and Roumanian as well as other languages -- and Spain, while Violetta is the Italian form. Violeta re-entered the Top 1000 in 2018. The Violetta spelling is given to about half as many baby girls. A lovely choice for parents who love Violet but want something more unusual.
  11. Domingo
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "born on a Sunday"
    • Description:

      Commonly heard in Hispanic cultures, a rhythmic possibility here.
  12. 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."
  13. Consuelo
    • Origin:

      Spanish from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "she who brings consolation"
    • Description:

      Consuelo is a chic, highly sophisticated Spanish name that works well with Anglo surnames. It was regularly on the U.S. popularity list through 1983, reaching as high as Number 339 in 1930.
  14. Marcelina
    • Fidel
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "faithful"
      • Description:

        The association with the Cuban leader Castro is still strong, but he's by no means the only Fidel. This name was in the Top 1000 for over 80 years, from 1919 to 2005. From the late Latin name Fidelis, meaning "faithful", at its heart it has an uplifting meaning.
    • Gonzalo
      • Origin:

        Spanish from German
      • Meaning:

        "saved from combat"
      • Description:

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

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "kings, royalty"
      • Description:

        This regal Spanish name combines several of today's top trends: names that end in S, last names that can also be first names, royal-sounding names, and unisex options. It has a long history of use in Spain as both a surname and a given name.
    • Zenaida
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "the life of Zeus"
      • Description:

        This name of a daughter of Zeus has an intriguing air of antiquity.
    • Montserrat
      • Origin:

        Catalan
      • Meaning:

        "serrated mountain"
      • Description:

        Montserrat is a Catalan name meaning ‘serrated mountain’. That may not be the most appealing meaning, but the exceptional beauty of the Montserrat mountain range near Barcelona, Spain might change your mind. Montserrat is, unsurprisingly, most common among the Spanish community.
    • Ulises
      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Ulysses
      • Meaning:

        "wrathful"
      • Description:

        Although Ulysses is the more recognizable spelling — the Latin name for epic Greek hero Odysseus, as well as the first name of US President Grant — Spanish Ulises is the more popular choice in the US. Ulises was at its highest in the early 2000s, and has since been on a downswing.