689 Spanish Boy Names (With Meanings & Popularity)

Popular among Hispanic parents, it explains the source of the nickname Gonzo.

Variation of the popular religious name, boosted by megastar Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

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.

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

Standard Latin classic.

Tavo is a stylish-sounding short form of an antique name.

Popular in the Hispanic community, unlike its English cousin. It has been very near the bottom of the US Top 1000 for the last three years.

Mattheo is another way to say Matteo, one that gets you to either Matt or Theo

Cross-cultural name with a great nautical meaning. It boomed in the 1930s and has potential for revival now.

Valencio is an energetic, valiant-sounding name, the male form of Valencia.

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.

Another culture's slant on Mark, sometimes associated with former president of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos and his shoe-collecting wife, Imelda.

For the parent who might also have Buck and Ryder on his list.

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.

Both Christian and Cristian rank in the US Top 500 names for boys, and while the classic "Ch" spelling is used more than four times as often, Cristian is still given to more than 1000 boys each year, and is often used in the Hispanic community.

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

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.

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

Silvanus was the Roman god of the forests and is also an alternate name in the New Testament for Silas. Relatives include Silvio, Silvius, and Sylvia.