689 Spanish Boy Names (With Meanings & Popularity)

  1. Alphonsus
    • Origin:

      Latin form of Alfonso
    • Meaning:

      "noble and ready"
    • Description:

      This Latinized form of a name that's well used in Italy and Spain is sometimes heard, oddly enough, in Ireland.
  2. Renato
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian
    • Meaning:

      "reborn"
    • Description:

      Elegant and worldly.
  3. Marko
    • Origin:

      Variation of Marco, Spanish form of Mark
    • Meaning:

      "warlike"
    • Description:

      Marko is one of the many names derived from Mars, the god of war. Marco is the more usual Spanish form but Marko is a variation used in Spain along with Russia, Ukraine, and several Slavic countries.
  4. Julio
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Julius
    • Meaning:

      "youthful: downy-bearded; sky father"
    • 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. Popular in Brazil, it also ranks in the US Top 600 and given to more than 500 boys each year. NFL Atlanta Falcons star Julio Jones bears this name.
  5. Jadiel
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Yadiel
    • Description:

      Jadiel and Yadiel are Spanish versions of the Hebrew Yehudiel, the name of one of the archangels. It's been in the US Top 1000 since 2008, but still hovers towards the bottom.
  6. 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.
  7. Ugo
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Hugh
    • Meaning:

      "mind, intellect"
    • Description:

      Ugo is very common in Italy, but here it might call to mind that little Yugoslavian car.
  8. 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.
  9. Vidal
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Catalan from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "life, vital"
    • Description:

      A zippy, lively name that has never been popular, but has never completely disappeared. It is best known for writer and wit Gore Vidal, and hairdresser Vidal Sassoon and his many products.
  10. Blas
    • Agustin
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "the exalted one"
      • Description:

        Popular in the Hispanic world and use in honor of Saint Augustine, Agustin is an anglicized form of the Spanish Agustín. It peaked at Number 561 in 2001 in the US charts and has since dropped on and off of the list again. Given to around 210 boys in a recent year, Agustin also ranks highly in Chile and Uruguay.
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      • Maximiliano
        • Origin:

          Spanish
        • Meaning:

          "greatest"
        • Description:

          This is a Spanish variation of Maximilian that has begun to gain some popularity. It has a luxurious feel -- maybe it's the suggestion of "millions"? -- but this is one of those Spanish baby names that come with Anglicized nicknames that can make it work across cultures.
      • Diago
        • Origin:

          Spanish
        • Meaning:

          "teacher"
        • Description:

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

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "peace"
        • Description:

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

          Spanish variation of Gerard
        • Description:

          Widely used in the Latino community, the name gained renown in the nineties for its association with rapper Gerardo Mejía of 'Rico Suave' fame.
      • Sabino
        • Origin:

          Latin
        • Meaning:

          "wise"
        • Description:

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

          Spanish variation of Artemis
        • Description:

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

          Spanish variation of Isaiah, Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "salvation of the Lord"
        • Description:

          Ysai is a less-known variation of the popular Isaiah.