What Are Some Good Boy Mexican Names?
In the US, it’s common to find Mexican and Spanish baby names like Juan, Luis, Jose, Miguel, Santiago, Alejandro, Sebastian, and Antonio. These are Mexican or Hispanic spellings of popular English boy names.
But you can also find inspiration from other languages, such as Irish, German, Italian, Greek, or Hebrew names transformed into the Spanish language.
Hispanic Or Mexican Baby Naming Conventions
Many Mexican families choose Hispanic names for their babies. But many parents in the US also choose Mexican names because they think these can be the perfect name for their babies.
How can you tell between Mexican boy and baby girl names? Often, it’s easy to distinguish between these names just by looking at their ending letters.
Mexican girl names often end with an “a,” while boy names end with an “o.” Boy names are added with an “a” to turn them into a girl name.
For example, “Alejandro” and “Alejandra,” “Manuel” and “Manuela,” “Juan” and “Juana,” and “Francisco” and “Francisca.” Another example is “Maria,” which is primarily used as a female name.
But some names are also gender-neutral.
You might also notice that Hispanic people tend to have two names. They also spell out their two last names, the first being their father’s, which can be a standalone last name.
Why Are Baby Name Meanings Important?
It’s always ideal to check baby name meanings to know whether they have the qualities or strengths that you might want for your little one.
Another important reason is that, sometimes, baby names can be popular, yet they might have a questionable or somewhat ‘ugly’ meaning.
For example, the Latin and Spanish boy name “Claudio” means “lame,” which might not be the ideal meaning you’re searching for.
Popular themes for boys include names that mean “light,” “fire,” “sun,” “water,” or “strong.”
You’ll find examples of these names, plus choices from other baby naming themes, in our list of 130+ Mexican and Hispanic boy names below.
We also indicate their popularity ranks from the SSA (Social Security Administration) to help you decide whether you want a popular or a rare boy name for your baby. (1)
Trendy & Popular Hispanic & Mexican Baby Boy Names
Diego
Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy, male name
- Meaning: 3 syllable boy name that means “supplanter” or “teaching”
- Pronunciation: “dee-yeh-goh”
- Length: 5 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #124
- Namesakes/Description: American boxer Diego Corrales and Mexican actor Diego Luna
- Variants: Comes from “Santiago” or the Latin boy name “Didacus”
Elias
- Origin: Greek, Hungarian, Hispanic, Spanish, and Arabic boy name
- Meaning: Masculine name that means “the Lord is my God” or “my God is Yahweh”
- Pronunciation: “ee-ly-uhs”
- Length: 5 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #43
- Namesakes/Description: Brazilian football player Elias Mendes Trindade and American photographer Elias Tahan
- Variants: Another form of the biblical boy name “Elijah”
Esteban
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Crowned in victory,” “garland,” or “crown”
- Pronunciation: “est-eh-ban”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #431
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican racing driver Esteban Gutiérrez and retired baseball player Esteban Loaiza
- Variants: Mexican version of Greek classic boy name “Stephen”
Gabriel
- Origin: Hebrew, Hispanic, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: Spiritual name that means “God is a strong man” or “God is my strength”
- Pronunciation: “gayb-ree-yel”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #36
- Namesakes/Description: Colombian short-story writer, screenwriter, and novelist Gabriel Márquez
- Variants: Gavril (Bulgarian) and Gavriel
Jorge
- Origin: Hispanic, Spanish, and Portuguese boy name
- Meaning: Cute boy name that means “farmer”
- Pronunciation: “hor-heh”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #284
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican football player Jorge Campos and animator Jorge Gutierrez
- Variants: Mexican form of the Greek name “George”
José
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “God will give,” “one who pardons,” “he shall add,” or “raised”
- Pronunciation: “hoh-zay”
- Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #88
- Namesakes/Description: American football players Jose Ramirez and Jose Davis
- Variants: Comes from the Hebrew name “Yosef,” the Latin name “Iosephus,” and the Greek name “Iosephos”
Manuel
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “God is with us”
- Pronunciation: “man-wel”
- Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #315
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican fashion designer Manuel Cuevas and professional wrestler Manuel Alfonso Andrade Oropeza (ring name “Andrade”)
- Variants: Shortened version of the Hebrew boy name “Emmanuel”
Mateo
- Origin: Hispanic, Latin, Spanish, and Italian boy name
- Meaning: “Gift of God”
- Pronunciation: “mat-eh-yoh”
- Length: 5 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #11
- Namesakes/Description: Spanish novelist and writer Mateo Alemán
- Variants: Mexican form of the biblical name “Matthew”; can also be spelled as “Matteo,” “Matheo,” and “Matteus”
Pablo
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Small” or “humble”
- Pronunciation: “pab-loh”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #413
- Namesakes/Description: Colombian football player Pablo Armero and Spanish archer Pablo Acha
- Variants: Mexican form of the Latin and Greek boy name “Paul”; also spelled as “Paulo” and “Paolo”
Santiago
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Saint James” by combining “santo” (saint) with “Yago” (Old Spanish variant of “James”) or “supplanter”
- Pronunciation: “san-tee-yah-gow”
- Length: 8 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #48
- Namesakes/Description: Colombian road cyclist Santiago Amador and Spanish baroque guitarist-composer Santiago de Murcia
- Variants: Mexican form of “James” and can also mean “saint”; other variants include Diego (Spanish) and Thiago (Portuguese)
Mexican Boy Names With Changes In Popularity Ranks
Juan
- Origin: Hispanic, Spanish, and Manx Gaelic – Celtic boy name
- Meaning: Short boy name that means “the Lord is gracious”
- Pronunciation: “hoo-wan”
- Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: From #86 to #141
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican baseball pitcher Juan Acevedo and singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel
- Variants: It’s a popular name in Mexico and is often paired with another name. Examples include Juan Carlos and Juan Miguel. Its female form is “Juana.”
Raul
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, Old Norse, and French boy name
- Meaning: Badass boy name that means “wolf counsel” or a name that means “strong”
- Pronunciation: “rah-ool”
- Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: From #610 to #553
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican boxer Raúl Castañeda and football player Raúl Jiménez
- Variants: Mexican and Spanish name form of Scandinavian “Ráðúlfr”
Old & Traditional Hispanic & Mexican Names
Adrián
- Origin: Hungarian, Slovak, Hispanic, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Rich”; also means “son of Adria”
- Pronunciation: “ad-ree-uhn”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #63
- Namesakes/Description: American-Mexican baseball player Adrián González and Mexican boxer Adrián Hernández
- Variants: Adriano (Italian), Adrianus (Dutch), and Adrian (Latin, without the accent)
Daniel
- Origin: Old English, Hispanic, Spanish, and Hebrew boy name
- Meaning: “God is my judge”
- Pronunciation: “dayn-yuhl”
- Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #14
- Namesakes/Description: It’s a traditional name popular in Mexico due to its links to Daniel, the prayerful man in the Bible.
- Modern namesakes include Spanish association football player Daniel Güiza and singer Daniel Heredia Abidal
- Variants: Danilo (Portuguese and Italian name), Dănuṭ (Romanian), Daniyel, and Daniele (French name)
Enrique
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Home ruler” or “head of the household”
- Pronunciation: “ehn-reek-eh”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #542
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican actor Enrique Álvarez Félix and Argentine athlete Enrique Aguirre
- Variants: From the German name “Heinrich” or the English name “Henry”
Gerardo
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Spear brave”
- Pronunciation: “heh-rar-doh”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #581
- Namesakes/Description: Puerto Rican-born professional race car driver Gerardo Bonilla or a poetic name after Spanish poet Gerardo Diego
- Variants: Mexican form of the Germanic name “Gerard”
Mariano
- Origin: Italian, Spanish, Hispanic, and Portuguese
- Meaning: “Manly” or a warrior name that means “warlike”; also means “child of Marius”
- Pronunciation: “mar-eeh-yah-noh”
- Length: 7 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican writer Mariano Azuela and Puerto Rican boxer Mariano Marquez
- Variants: Mexican version of the Latin boy name “Marianus”
Pedro
- Origin: Hispanic, Portuguese, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Rock” or “stone”
- Pronunciation: “ped-roh”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #415
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican race walker Pedro Aroche and football player Pedro Pineda
- Variants: Mexican and Hispanic form of the Hebrew boy name “Peter”
Rafael
- Origin: Hispanic, Spanish, and Portuguese boy name
- Meaning: “God has healed”
- Pronunciation: “rah-fah-ehl”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #232
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican-American editor-author Rafael Castillo and Brazilian-American actor Rafael L. Silva
- Variants: It’s the Mexican form of the Hebrew boy name “Raphael,” popular in Spain and Mexico because it’s the namesake of an archangel (higher-ranking angels).
Unique & Rare Hispanic & Mexican Boy Names
Here are some unique boy names to try:
Adelardo
- Origin: Spanish, German, and Italian boy name
- Meaning: “Hardy,” “aristocratic,” “brave,” or “noble”
- Pronunciation: “ah-deh-lar-doh”
- Length: 8 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes: Spanish painter Adelardo Covarsí and former footballer (soccer player) Adelardo Rodríguez
- Variants: Addelardo and Adellardo
Cedro
- Origin: Spanish, Italian, and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “A strong gift” or a name that means “love”
- Pronunciation: “sed-roh”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: Mexican form of the Celtic and Old English boy name “Cedric”; also spelled as “Cidro”
Eberardo
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: Powerful boy name that means “brave and strong boar”
- Pronunciation: “eb-eh-rar-doh”
- Length: 8 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: Mexican form of the Old English and German name “Everard”
Javier
- Origin: Hispanic, Basque (language of the Basque Country located between Spain and France), and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Castle” and “new house” from the Basque word “etxe berri” (castle)
- Pronunciation: “hah-vee-yer
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #239
- Namesakes/Description: Also a middle name for boys (e.g., Puerto Rican professional baseball player Ednel Javier “Javy” Báez)
- Variants: Xavier, Javiero, and Saverio
Margarito
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Pearl” or “a man with pearls”
- Pronunciation: “mar-gah-ree-toh”
- Length: 5 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Also a last name (e.g., Mexican-American former professional boxer Antonio Margarito)
- Variants: Its female version is “Margarita.”
Próspero
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, Italian, and Portuguese boy name
- Meaning: “Fortunate” or “prosperous”
- Pronunciation: “pros-peh-roh”
- Length: 8 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mystical name after the sorcerer main character in Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”
- Variants: Mexican form of “Prosperus”
Tenoch
- Origin: Hispanic and Aztec name for boys
- Meaning: “Fruit,” “stone cactus,” or “prickly pear”
- Pronunciation: “ten-uck”
- Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Also the name of the powerful Aztec ruler Tenoch (his name’s Nahuatl (Mexicano – Aztec language) symbols can be found in the Mexican flag)
- Variants: Tenuch
Powerful, Tough, & Strong Hispanic & Mexican Baby Boy Names
Adolfo
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Noble,” “majestic wolf,” or “he’s a courageous wolf”
- Pronunciation: “ah-dol-foh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican footballer Adolfo Bautista and Italian journalist Adolfo Battaglia
- Variants: Mexican version of “Adolf”
Álvaro
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: Tough boy name that means “elf warrior” or an elf boy name
- Also means “all guard” or “guardian”
- Pronunciation: “ahl-vah-roh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican film actor Álvaro Guerrero and Spanish film actor Álvaro Morte
- Variants: Alves (Portuguese), Alvar, Alver, Alawar (Germanic), and Alvarus (Gothic name)
Miguel
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Who is like God?”
- Pronunciation: “mee-gehl”
- Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #185
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican actor Miguel Galván and Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes
- Variants: Hispanic and Mexican version of the Hebrew boy name “Michael”
Indigenous & Native Mexican Boy Names
Ahulane
- Origin: From the ancient Mayan people; also a Hawaiian boy name
- Meaning: “Archer god” or “heavenly shrine”
- Pronunciation: “ah-oo-layn”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mayan god of war, often portrayed holding an arrow
- Variants: None
Erendirani
- Origin: From the Tarascans, the Purépecha indigenous community
- Meaning: “Happy” or “wisdom”
- Pronunciation: “er-ehn-dee-ran-eeh”
- Length: 10 letters, 5 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: Erendira (Mexican girl name form)
Ikal
- Origin: Hispanic and Native American boy name
- Meaning: “Spirit” (can also be considered a ghost name) or “caring”
- Pronunciation: “eeh-kahl”
- Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Common indigenous name in many Latin American countries
- Variants: None
Kabil
- Origin: Mayan, Turkish, Hispanic, Hebrew, and Arabic boy name
- Meaning: “He who has a good hand to sow,” “spear,” “gatherer,” “possession,” or “acquisition”
- Pronunciation: “kah-beel”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Moroccan boxer and Olympic competitor Kabil Lahsen
- Variants: Kabel and Kabyl; also the Turkish form of the biblical boy name “Cain”
Masawa
- Origin: From the Popoluca indigenous community (southeastern Veracruz and Oaxaca); also a Japanese unisex name
- Meaning: “Evening wind” or “superiority”
- Pronunciation: “mah-sah-wah”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: Massawa
Polo
- Origin: From the Mayan Kʼicheʼ (Quiché) indigenous community; also a Tibetan (the language in Tibet) and African boy name
- Meaning: “Sea” (a name that means “water”), “brave wanderer,” or a nature name that means “alligator”
- Pronunciation: “pow-low”
- Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Ecuadorian football player Polo Wila and Spanish auto racing driver Polo Villaamil
- Variants: None
Rahui
- Origin: Comes from the Tarahumara indigenous community (Northern Mexico); also a Maori – Eastern Polynesian boy name
- Meaning: “Day” or “to preserve and protect”
- Pronunciation: “ra-hoo-eeh”
- Length: 5 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: None
Tanok
- Origin: Commonly used name from the Tepehuano indigenous community
- Meaning: Name that means “sun”
- Pronunciation: “tah-nok”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: None
Yooko
- Origin: Brave name from northern Mexico‘s Hiaki, Yaqui, or Yoeme indigenous communities; also a Japanese boy name
- Meaning: Badass boy name that means “tiger,” “crystal,” “sunny child,” “sparkle of jewelry,” “center,” or “middle”
- Pronunciation: “yoo-koh”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: Yoko, Yohko, and Youko
Hispanic & Mexican Boy Names With English Counterparts
Alejandro
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Defending men,” “defender of mankind,” or “warrior”
- Pronunciation: “ahl-eeh-han-droh”
- Length: 9 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: # 193
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican-American actor Alejandro Edda and Mexican theoretical physicist Alejandro Corichi
- Variants: Its English form is “Alexander.” It’s also spelled as Alessandro (Italian name) and Aleksander (Czech or Polish name).
Andrés
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Brave and manly”
- This name also means “warrior” or “virile.”
- Pronunciation: “ahn-dres”
- Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #205
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican baseball player Andrés Muñoz and Argentine-American sportscaster Andrés Cantor
- Variants: Its English form is “Andrew.” It can also be spelled as Andreas, Andre, and Anders.
Eduardo
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Portuguese boy name
- Meaning: “Wealthy guardian” or “rich protector”
- Pronunciation: “ehd-ooh-ward-oh”
- Length: 7 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican long-distance runner Eduardo Castro and Spanish-Mexican philosopher Eduardo Nicol
- Variants: Its English form is “Edward.” Also spelled as Eadweard (Old English boy name) and Edwardo.
Felipe
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “One who loves horses” or “friend of horses”
- Pronunciation: “feh-lee-peh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Brazilian water polo player Felipe Franco and Argentine rugby union player Felipe Contepomi
- Variants: Comes from the English name “Philip” or the Greek boy name “Philippos.”
Jaime
- Origin: Portuguese, French, Hispanic, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Supplanter” or “may God protect”
- Pronunciation: “hai-may”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #594
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican journalist Jaime Maussan and Brazilian racing driver Jaime Melo
- Variants: Another Mexican form of “James”
Roberto
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, Portuguese, and Italian boy name
- Meaning: “Bright,” “famous,” “bright fame,” or “shining”
- Pronunciation: “row-bert-oh”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #498
- Namesakes/Description: Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Alomar and Argentinian football player Roberto Abbondanzieri
- Variants: From the English name “Robert”
Cute & Adorable Hispanic & Mexican Baby Boy Names
Some cute names for your baby boy:
César
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Italian boy name
- Meaning: “Long-haired”
- Pronunciation: “say-zar”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #345
- Namesakes/Description: Cuban-American film and TV actor Cesar Romero and Mexican football player César Huerta
- Variants: Mexican variant of the Roman name “Caesar”
Darío
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Italian boy name
- Meaning: “Possessing goodness” or “upholder of the good”
- Pronunciation: “dar-yoh”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #675
- Namesakes/Description: Colombian writer and philosopher Darío Botero
- Variants: Mexican and Spanish version of “Darius”
Jesús
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Hebrew boy name
- Meaning: “Salvation,” “the Lord is salvation,” or “Yahweh saves”
- Pronunciation: “heh-soos” in Hispanic (as opposed to the common English pronunciation “jee-sus”)
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #165
- Namesakes/Description: Even if it’s a name after Jesus Christ, it’s common in Mexico, Spain, and other Hispanic countries.
- Variants: Jessus, Jeesus, Xesus, and Jesuh
Rico
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Italian boy name
- Meaning: This adorable name literally means “cute.”
- Pronunciation: “ree-koh”
- Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican-American actor Rico Alaniz and American record executive Rico Beats
- Variants: Riko and Rick (English boy name)
Popular Mexican-American Names For Boys
Emil
- Origin: German, Latin, Hispanic, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Excel”; also means “to strive” or “to rival”
- Pronunciation: “eh-meel”
- Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Romanian poet and prose writer Emil Dorian and Russian pianist Emil Gilels
- Variants: Emile and Emilio
Fernando
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Portuguese boy name
- Meaning: “Daring and adventurous”
- Pronunciation: “fer-nan-doh”
- Length: 8 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #342
- Namesakes/Description: Peruvian track and field athlete Fernando Acevedo and Mexican painter Fernando Aceves Humana
- Variants: From the German name “Ferdinand”
Logan
- Origin: Scottish, Gaelic, and Hispanic unisex name
- Meaning: “Little hollow” from the Scottish-Gaelic word “lagan” or “lag” (hollow)
- Pronunciation: “low-gan”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #33
- Namesakes/Description: American professional wrestler Logan James and ski jumper Logan Sankey
- Variants: Loggan, Loggen, and Logun
Marcos
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Italian boy name
- Meaning: “Dedicated to Mars (the Roman god of war),” “of Mars,” or “warlike”
- Pronunciation: “mahr-kos”
- Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #491
- Namesakes/Description: Has links to Mars, the Roman god of war
- Modern namesakes include Portuguese classical composer Marcos Portugal and American pop singer Marcos Hernandez
- Variants: Mark, Marko, Marco, Marques (French), and Markus
Sebastián
- Origin: Latin, Hispanic, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Venerable” or “revered”
- Pronunciation: “see-bast-eeh-uhn”
- Length: 9 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #13
- Namesakes/Description: Retired Uruguayan soccer player Sebastián Abreu and Mexican professional football player Sebastián Umegido
- Variants: From the Latin name “Sebastianus”
Culture & Travel-Inspired Mexican Boy Names
Cali
- Origin: Hispanic, Spanish, and Greek unisex name
- Meaning: “Great beauty” or a name that means “beautiful”
- Pronunciation: “kah-lee”
- Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+ (boy)
- Namesakes/Description: Place name after a city in Colombia (formally called Santiago de Cali)
- Variants: Cal and Calli
Guanajuato
- Origin: Náhuatl – Native American boy name
- Meaning: “Place of frogs,” “place of metals,” or an earthy name that means “places of many hills”
- Pronunciation: “gwah-nah-wah-tow”
- Length: 10 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Place name after a city in central Mexico
- Variants: None
Guerrero
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: Powerful boy name that means “warrior,” “fighter,” or “from the wars”
- Pronunciation: “geh-rer-oh”
- Length: 8 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Place name after several cities and municipalities in Mexico
- Variants: Guerreiro (Galician and Portuguese) and Guerero
Madrid
- Origin: Arabic, Celtic, Hispanic, and Spanish gender-neutral name
- Meaning: “Water stream,” “spring,” or “fountain”
- Pronunciation: “mad-reed”
- Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Spain’s capital but also a popular name for boys in Mexico
- Modern namesakes include Argentine former footballer Andrés David Madrid and Mexican football player Andrés Guardado
- Variants: None
Navarro
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Low and flat” or “plains”
- Pronunciation: “nah-vah-roh”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Place name after Autlán de Navarro, a city in Jalisco, Mexico
- Also a last name (e.g., American guitarist Dave Navarro)
- Variants: Navarre and Navaro
Rio
- Origin: Hispanic, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese nonbinary name
- Meaning: “River” or “place of the cherry blossoms”
- Pronunciation: “ree-oh”
- Length: 3 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #561
- Namesakes/Description: Also a place name after Rio de Janeiro, a city in Brazil
- Other namesakes include American baseball player Rio Gomez and German singer Rio Reiser
- Variants: Riyo
Celebrity-Inspired Mexican Boy Names
Antonio
- Origin: Hispanic, Spanish, and Italian boy name
- Meaning: “Priceless,” “worthy of praise, ”or a flower name for boys that means “floral” or “flower”
- Pronunciation: “ahn-tohn-yow”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #177
- Namesakes/Description: Spanish actor and director Antonio Banderas and Mexican singer Antonio Aguilar
- Variants: Its English form is “Anthony.” Other forms include Antoni, Antoin, Anton, and Antoine.
Benicio
- Origin: Latin, Spanish, and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Blessed”
- Pronunciation: “ben-eeh-shoh”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #763
- Namesakes/Description: Puerto Rican actor Benicio del Toro
- Variants: Form of “Benedict”; also spelled as Benito and Benedetto
Bruno
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, Portuguese, Italian, Slavic, and ancient Germanic boy name
- Meaning: “Brown” or “brown one”
- Pronunciation: “broo-noh”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #618
- Namesakes/Description: American singer-songwriter and music producer Bruno Mars of Puerto Rican and Filipino descent
- Variants: Braun (German) and Brawn
Demián
- Origin: Czech, Slovak, English, Hispanic, Spanish, and Polish name for boys
- Meaning: “To tame or subdue,” “man of the people,” or “powerful man”
- Pronunciation: “day-mee-uhn”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican actor Demián Bichir Nájera
- Variants: Damian, Damien, Damion, and Damianos (Greek)
Eugenio
- Origin: Hispanic, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian, and Portuguese boy name
- Meaning: “Well-born” or “noble”
- Pronunciation: “ee-yoo-hen-yoh”
- Length: 7 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican composer Eugenio Toussaint and Formula Three auto driver Eugenio Derbez
- Variants: A form of the Disney name Eugene; also spelled as Eugenios, Efigenio, Eugenius, and Eugine
Gender-Neutral Mexican Baby Names for Boys and Girls
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Avila
- Origin: Hispanic, Spanish, Galician (Western Ibero-Romance language in northwestern Spain), and German unisex name
- Meaning: “Island” or “bird”; also means “desired”
- Pronunciation: “ah-veel-uh”
- Length: 5 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Also a last name (e.g., former Mexican football player Sergio Avila)
- Variants: Avela and Abila
Azul
- Origin: Spanish, Portuguese, and Hispanic androgynous name
- Meaning: “Blue”
- Pronunciation: “ah-zool”
- Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Also a last name (e.g., Brazilian football player Santana Azul)
- Variants: Hispanic and Mexican term for the color blue
Belén
- Origin: Filipino, Hispanic, and Spanish unisex name
- Meaning: “Bethlehem,” “nativity scene (the birth of Jesus),” or “house of bread”
- Pronunciation: “beh-len
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Also a place name after several towns and cities in South America, the US, and Turkey (e.g., Belén de Escobar in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, and Belen in New Mexico, USA)
- Variants: Mexican version of the Hebrew place name Bethlehem (Jesus’ birthplace)
Castel
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic unisex name
- Meaning: “Going to the castle”
- Pronunciation: “kas-tel”
- Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Also the name of several castles, including some that have become tourist attractions (e.g., Castel Sant’Angelo in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy)
- Variants: It’s commonly used as a unisex name in Mexico and Spanish-speaking countries as a form of “Castle.”
Dani
- Origin: Hebrew, Hispanic, Spanish, and Italian girl name
- Meaning: “God is my judge”
- Pronunciation: “dan-eeh”
- Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Israeli former footballer Dani Bondar and Turkish economist Dani Rodrik
- Variants: Unisex version of “Daniel”
Fran
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, Croatian, Slovene, Italian, and Albanian androgynous name
- Meaning: 1 syllable boy name that means “from France” or “free one”
- Pronunciation: “fran”
- Length: 4 letters, 1 syllable
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Croatian football player Fran Tudor and Slovene folk writer Fran Saleški Finžgar
- Variants: It can also be a shorter version of “Francis” or “Francisca.”
Iktan
- Origin: Hails from the Mayan culture
- Meaning: “Clever”
- Pronunciation: “eek-tan”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: None
Lani
- Origin: Hispanic, American, Filipino, and Hawaiian unisex name
- Meaning: “Sky”; also means “heaven” or “chief”
- Pronunciation: “lahn-eeh”
- Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Hawaiian singer and actor Lani Kai and New Zealand-born Samoan and English actor Lani Tupu
- Variants: Laini and Leni
Naran
- Origin: A unisex name from the Triqui indigenous tribe in Oaxaca; also a Mongolian and Hindi name
- Meaning: “Lunar eclipse,” “manly,” or “human”; also a name that means “sun”
- Pronunciation: “nahr-ahn”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Also a place name after a town and popular tourist destination in Pakistan’s upper Kaghan Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
- Variants: Nahran
Seti
- Origin: From the Mazeteco indigenous community in Oaxaca; also an Egyptian name
- Meaning: “Bright” or “of Set (the Egyptian of deserts and storms)”
- Pronunciation: “set-eeh”
- Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Also a powerful boy name after Seti I (also formally known as Menmaatre Seti I), the second pharaoh of Egypt’s Nineteenth Dynasty
- Variants: Setti
Mexican Boy Names From A To Z
Mexican Boy Names Starting With A
Alfredo
- Origin: Italian, Hispanic, Portuguese, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: Magical name that means “elf counselor” or “magical counsel”
- Pronunciation: “ahl-fray-doh”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #704
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican baseball player Alfredo Aceves and Spanish operatic tenor Alfredo Kraus
- Variants: Its English form is “Alfred.”
Armando
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Italian boy name
- Meaning: “Army man” or “soldier”
- Pronunciation: “ar-man-doh”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #547
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican Mayan musician-singer Armando Manzanero and American acid house musician Armando Gallop
- Variants: Mexican form of the German boy name “Herman”
Arturo
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Italian boy name
- Meaning: “Bear,” “bear hero,” or “noble and courageous”
- Pronunciation: “ar-too-roh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #579
- Namesakes/Description: Peruvian-Mexican football referee Arturo Yamasaki and Mexican actor Arturo Castro
- Variants: Hispanic and Mexican version of the Celtic boy name “Arthur”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With B
Basilio
- Origin: Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Hispanic, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Royal,” “regal,” or “kingly”; also a prince name
- Pronunciation: “bas-eel-yoh”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Brazilian poet and Jesuit priest Basílio da Gama and Equatorial Guinean footballer Basilio Owono
- Variants: Mexican and Hispanic form of the cute boy name “Basil”
Benedicto
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Blessed” or “blessing”
- Pronunciation: “bey-ney-diyk-toh”
- Length: 9 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Brazilian footballer Benedicto de Moraes Menezes and Argentine motorcycle road racer Benedicto Caldarella
- Variants: A form of the Latin boy name “Benedict”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With C
Carlos
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Free man” or “valiant”
- Pronunciation: “kar-lohs”
- Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #147
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican musician and band leader Carlos Santana and American guitarist-composer Carlos Alomar
- Variants: Its English form is “Charles.”
Cristóbal
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Bearing Christ”
- Pronunciation: “kris-toh-bahl”
- Length: 9 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Place name after a port town in Panama
- Variants: A form of the Greek boy name “Christopher”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With D
Dante
- Origin: Italian, Latin, Spanish, and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Enduring,” “steadfast,” or “everlasting”
- Pronunciation: “dan-tay”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #311
- Namesakes/Description: Argentine singer-composer Dante Spinetta and American glass artist Dante Marioni
- Variants: Donte, Deonte, and Dontae
David
- Origin: Old English, Hispanic, Latin, Italian, and Hebrew boy name
- Meaning: “Beloved” or “dearly loved” (also a pet name for a loved one)
- Pronunciation: “dah-veed” in Hispanic (as opposed to the common English pronunciation “day-vid”)
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #31
- Namesakes/Description: American-Mexican boxer David Benavidez and Mexican singer-songwriter David Cavazos
- Variants: Davide, Daveed, Davey, and Daweed
Mexican Boy Names Starting With E
Elvio
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Latin boy name
- Meaning: “Fair,” “blonde,” or “the way”
- Pronunciation: “ehl-vee-yoh”
- Length: 5 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Argentine football player Elvio Martínez and Angolan-born Dutch football player Elvio van Overbeek
- Variants: Helvidius (Roman) and Elvyo
Erasmo
- Origin: Spanish, Latin, and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: Pet name for a loved one that means “beloved,” “dear,” or “dearest”
- Pronunciation: “eh-rahs-moh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Brazilian singer-songwriter Erasmo Carlos and Mexican-born US-based sculptor Erasmo Fuentes
- Variants: Mexican version of “Erasmus” and “Elmo”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With F
Fausto
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Lucky”; also means the “fortunate one”
- Pronunciation: “fah-oos-toh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican footballer Fausto Pinto and Brazilian writer-musician Fausto Fawcett
- Variants: Faust and Faustino
Francisco
- Origin: Spanish, Portuguese, and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “A free man” or “Frenchman”
- Pronunciation: “fran-sis-koh”
- Length: 9 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #288
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican football (soccer) player Francisco Fonseca and Dominican basketball player Francisco García
- Variants: Mexican version of the Latin boy name “Francis”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With G
Godofredo
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Portuguese boy name
- Meaning: Spiritual name that means “God’s friend”; also means “God-peace”
- Pronunciation: “goh-doh-fred-oh”
- Length: 9 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: French ruler Godofredo de Bulhão (he was the leader of the First Crusade and later became the first ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem in 1099)
- Variants: A form of the German and French boy name “Godfrey”; also spelled as Godfredo, Godefroy, and Godfried (German)
Grimaldo
- Origin: German, Hispanic, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Powerful leader” or “powerful protector”; also means “masked leader”
- Pronunciation: “grim-ahl-doh”
- Length: 8 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Also a last name (e.g., Spanish professional footballer Álex Grimaldo)
- Variants: From the Old English boy name “Grimmauld”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With H
Hasen
- Origin: From the Mazateco indigenous community; also an Arabic boy name
- Meaning: “Soul,” “good-mannered,” “virtuous,” “gentle,” “goodly,” “handsome,” or a name that means “beautiful”
- Pronunciation: “hahs-ehn”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: Hassen and Hasan
Hernan
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Brave journey” or “gentle traveler”
- Pronunciation: “her-nahn”
- Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican racewalker Hernán Andrade and Colombian road racing cyclist Hernán Darío Muñoz
- Variants: Comes from the Germanic and Gothic name “Fardnanth” (which means “spiritual traveler” or “gentle traveler”)
Mexican Boy Names Starting With I
Ignacio
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, Roman, and Latin boy name
- Meaning: “The fiery one” (a name that means “fire”)
- Pronunciation: “ig-nah-syo”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #953
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican long-distance runner Ignacio Fragoso and 19th-century Peruvian painter Ignacio Merino
- Variants: Comes from “Iñigo,” “Ignatius,” or “Eneko” (my little one)
Iker
- Origin: Basque, Hispanic, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Visitation” or “visitor”
- Pronunciation: “eeh-kayr”
- Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #385
- Namesakes/Description: Spanish motorcycle racer Iker Lecuona and Venezuelan footballer Iker Zubizarreta
- Variants: Ikker
Mexican Boy Names Starting With J
Jeronimo
- Origin: Spanish, Portuguese, Hispanic, and Italian boy name
- Meaning: “Holy name” or “sacred name”
- Pronunciation: “heh-rohn-eeh-moh”
- Length: 8 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican footballer Jerónimo Amione and Spanish historian Jerónimo Zurita y Castro
- Variants: From the Greek name “Hieronymus”; also the Portuguese and Mexican form of the Greek name “Jerome”
Julio
- Origin: Portuguese, Latin, Spanish, Hispanic, and Roman boy name
- Meaning: “Youth”
- Pronunciation: “hool-yoh”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Spanish international singer Julio Iglesias (the father of singer Enrique Iglesias) and Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez
- Variants: Mexican form of the Greek masculine name “Julius”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With K
Kamilo
- Origin: Latin, Hispanic, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Attendant at a religious ceremony,” “helper to the priest,” or “noble”
- Pronunciation: “kam-eeh-loh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Colombian musical artist Kamilo Sanclemente
- Variants: Mexican form of the Spanish and Portuguese boy name “Camilo” and Old Roman name “Camillus”
Kortes
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Courteous”
- Pronunciation: “kohr-tes”
- Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: Mexican form of another Spanish boy name “Cortez” or the French boy name “Curtis”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With L
Laredo
- Origin: Basque, Hispanic, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: Earthy name that means “beautiful pastures” or “sandy, rocky place”
- Pronunciation: “lah-ray-doh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Also a place name after Nuevo Laredo – a city in Tamaulipas, Mexico
- Variants: Larredo
Lázaro
- Origin: Italian, Hispanic, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “God is my helper” or “God has helped”
- Pronunciation: “lah-zah-roh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Cuban boxer Lázaro Álvarez and Mexican photographer Lázaro Blanco
- Variants: Mexican form of the Hebrew boy name “Lazarus”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With M
Martín
- Origin: Old English, Hispanic, Spanish, Italian, and Latin boy name
- Meaning: “Warlike,” “warrior of Mars (from the Roman god of war),” or “warring”
- Pronunciation: “mart-een”
- Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #305
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican-born American horse racing jockey Martin Garcia and Argentine tennis player Martín Jaite
- Variants: Hispanic and Mexican form of “Martinus”
Matías
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Gift of God”
- Pronunciation: “mah-tee-ahs”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #196
- Namesakes/Description: Uruguayan football player Matias Caseras and
- Variants: Another form of the Hebrew boy name “Matthew”
Mexican Boy Names Starting with N
Nando
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic name for boys
- Meaning: “Brave in peace,” “bold protector,” and “bold voyager”
- Pronunciation: “nan-doh”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: French basketball player Nando de Colo and South African lawn bowler Nando Gatti
- Variants: Nándor (Hungarian); also a diminutive of the Portuguese boy name “Fernando” and Germanic boy name “Ferdinand”
Neron
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Sea”; also a name that means “strong”
- Pronunciation: “nehr-on”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Also a mystical character after the supervillain Neron introduced in “Underworld Unleashed” of DC Comics
- Variants: Nerron
Nicolas
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: 3 syllable boy name that means “victory of the people” or “victory”
- Pronunciation: “nik-oh-las”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #191
- Namesakes/Description:
- Variants: Another form of the Greek boy name “Nicholas”; its female form is “Nicole” and it can also be spelled as “Nikolai” (Slavic), Nickolas, Nicolaas, Nicolao, and Nikolaus
Mexican Boy Names Starting With O
Oro
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Polynesian unisex name
- Meaning: Hippie boy name that means “gold”
- Pronunciation: “oh-roh”
- Length: 3 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Oro (the ring name of Mexican professional wrestler Jesús Javier Hernández Solís)
- Also after the war god in Tahitian – Polynesian mythology who created a rainbow path between the heavens and the mortal ground (the Earth)
- Variants: Orro and Oroh
Oscar
- Origin: Old English, Spanish, Hispanic, Gaelic, and Irish name for boys
- Meaning: Mythical boy name that means “spear of the gods”; also means “loving friend”
- Pronunciation: “aas-kr”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #201
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican professional boxer Óscar Valdez and Colombian cyclist Óscar Álvarez
- Variants: Oskar, Osgar (Scottish Gaelic), and Ásgeirr (Old Norse)
Mexican Boy Names Starting With P
Pancho
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Free” or “Frenchman”
- Pronunciation: “pan-chow”
- Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Puerto Rican baseball player Pancho Coimbre and Mexican character actor Pancho Córdova
- Variants: Also a variation of the classic boy name “Francisco”
Pascual
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Latin boy name
- Meaning: “Relating to Easter”
- Pronunciation: “pas-kwal”
- Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Former Mexican president Pascual Ortiz Rubio and American musician-film producer Pascual Romero
- Variants: Comes from the Latin name “Pascal” or French name “Pâques”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With Q
Quiel
- Origin: Hispanic, Portuguese, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “God strengthens”
- Pronunciation: “kee-yel”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: A form of the biblical boy name “Ezequiel”
Quito
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Fifth”
- Pronunciation: “kee-toh”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Also a place name after the capital of Ecuador
- Variants: None
Mexican Boy Names Starting With R
Renato
- Origin: Spanish and Italian boy name
- Meaning: “Reborn” or “to rise again”
- Pronunciation: “ren-ah-toh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican professional wrestler Renato Ruiz and American anthropologist Renato Rosaldo
- Variants: Rene (French unisex name)
Ricardo
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Portuguese boy name
- Meaning: “Brave king”
- Pronunciation: “ree-kar-doh”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #357
- Namesakes/Description: Argentine long-distance runner Ricardo Bralo and Brazilian mixed martial artist Ricardo Arona
- Variants: A variation of “Richard” from the German words “rīks” (king) and “harduz” (hard or brave)
Roberto
- Origin: Italian, Spanish, Hispanic, and Portuguese boy name
- Meaning: “Bright and shining”; also means “famous” or “bright fame”
- Pronunciation: “row-bert-oh”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #498
- Namesakes/Description: Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Alomar and Paraguayan footballer Roberto Acuña
- Variants: Mexican form of the Old English and German boy name “Robert”; can also be spelled as Ruprecht (German) and Robrecht (Dutch)
Mexican Boy Names Starting With S
Sabino
- Origin: Spanish, Latin, and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Wise” or “of the Sabine tribe (refers to the Sabine Hills of Latium or Lazio, Italy)”
- Pronunciation: “sab-eeh-noh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Spanish footballer Sabino Barinaga
- Also a place name after Sabino Canyon in Arizona
- Variants: Sabine and Sabinus (Latin)
Sante
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Italian boy name
- Meaning: “Holy,” “blessed,” or “saintly”
- Pronunciation: “san-tay”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Italian Baroque painter Sante Vandi and American artist Sante Graziani
- Variants: Santo (Italian name) and Saint (English boy name)
Segundo
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Second”
- Pronunciation: “seh-goon-doh”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Spanish film director and cinematographer Segundo de Chomón
- Variants: Secondo and Segondo
Mexican Boy Names Starting With T
Tácito
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Silent”; can also mean “he who is called”
- Pronunciation: “tah-see-toh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: Comes from the Latin name “Tacitus”
Tobias
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish name for boys
- Meaning: “God is good” or “the Lord is good”
- Pronunciation: “toh-bye-yas”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Tough boy name after Han Solo’s mentor Tobias Beckett in “Solo: A Star Wars Story”
- Variants: Tohias and Tobiyas
Mexican Boy Names Starting With U
Ugo
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Italian name
- Meaning: “Intellect” or “mind”
- Pronunciation: “yoo-goh”
- Length: 3 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Italian automobile designer Ugo Zagato and English international rugby union player Ugo Monye
- Variants: A form of the English name “Hugh”
Urbano
- Origin: Hispanic, Italian, and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “City dweller”
- Pronunciation: “oor-ban-oh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican-American professional boxer Urbano Antillón and retired Spanish footballer Urbano Ortega
- Variants: A form of the Latin name “Urbanus”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With V
Venturio
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish boy name
- Meaning: “Good luck,” “good fortune,” or “happiness”
- Pronunciation: “ven-tooh-ree-yoh”
- Length: 8 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: Also spelled as “Venturo” and “Venturi”
Vicente
- Origin: Italian, Hispanic, Spanish, and Portuguese boy name
- Meaning: “To conquer” or “conquering”
- Pronunciation: “vee-sen-tay”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #682
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican retired singer-actor Vicente Fernández and Spanish international footballer Vicente Rodríguez
- Variants: Mexican version of “Vincent”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With W
Waldo
- Origin: Old English, Spanish, Hispanic, and German boy name
- Meaning: “Powerful ruler,” “famous bearer,” or “rule”
- Pronunciation: “waal-dow”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Argentine volleyball player Waldo Kantor and Chilean football player Waldo Ponce
- Variants: Wally and Holger (Danish)
Wilfredo
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Desiring peace”
- Pronunciation: “wil-fred-oh”
- Length: 8 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Puerto Rican three-time world champion and former professional boxer Wilfredo Gómez Rivera
- Variants: A form of the Old English name “Wilfred”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With X
Xalvador
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Savior”
- Pronunciation: “sal-vah-dor”
- Length: 9 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: US-based British actor, performance artist, and comedian Xalvador Tin-Bradbury
- Variants: Also spelled as “Xabat,” “Xalbador,” or “Salvator”
Ximeno
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic name
- Meaning: “He has heard”
- Pronunciation: “see-meh-noh”
- Length: letters, syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: A form of the Hebrew name “Simon” and is also spelled as “Ximenez” or “Ximenes”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With Y
Yanik
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, and Hebrew boy name
- Meaning: “Yahweh is merciful” or “Yahweh is gracious”
- Pronunciation: “yan-eek”
- Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Author and entrepreneur Yanik Silver
- Variants: Yannick and Yanic
Ysandro
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Man’s liberator” or “defender of man”
- Pronunciation: “ee-sand-droh”
- Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: None
- Variants: Another variant of the Greek name “Alexander” and is also spelled as “Ysander”
Mexican Boy Names Starting With Z
Zebedeo
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Gift of God”
- Pronunciation: “zeh-beh-deh-yoh”
- Length: 7 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Kenyan politician Zebedeo John Opore and Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
- Variants: A form of the Hebrew name “Zebedee” (known in the Bible as the father of the apostles James and John)
Zihuatanejo
- Origin: Spanish, Hispanic, Purépecha (an indigenous community in Mexico), and Nahuatl – Native American boy name
- Meaning: “Land of women” or “water of the yellow mountain”
- Pronunciation: “zee-hwa-tah-neh-hoh”
- Length: 11 letters, 5 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Place name after a resort city known for its beaches in Guerrero, Mexico
- Variants: None
Zosimo
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: “Survivor”
- Pronunciation: “zoh-see-moh”
- Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: US-based filmmaker and creative director Zosimo Maximo
- Variants: Can also be spelled as “Zosimos” and comes from the ancient Greek name “Zosimus”
Favorite Mexican Name Combos
José Luis
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: Combination of Jose (meaning “he who pardons”) and Luis (meaning “famous warrior”)
- Pronunciation: “hoh-say-loo-wees”
- Length: 8 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000
- Namesakes/Description: Spanish former footballer José Luis Mendilibar and American professional boxer José Luis Benavidez Jr.
- Variants: Also a form of Joseph Louis
Julio César
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic boy name
- Meaning: Combination of Julio (meaning “young”) and Cesar (*meaning “head with long hair”)
- Pronunciation: “hool-yoh-say-sar”
- Length: 10 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
- Namesakes/Description: Brazilian former professional footballers Júlio César da Silva and Júlio César Soares de Espíndola
- Variants: Mexican form of “Julius Caesar” (Roman general)
Bonus: Mexican Girl Names
Elena
- Origin: Hispanic, Spanish, German, Greek, and Italian girl name
- Meaning: “Torch,” “bright,” or “shining light” (a name that means “light”)
- Pronunciation: “ehl-ay-nuh”
- Length: 5 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #49
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican journalist and author Elena Poniatowska and Russian tennis player Elena Vesnina
- Variants: A form of the Greek girl name “Helen”; also spelled as Helene and Helena
Guadalupe
- Origin: Hispanic and Spanish girl name
- Meaning: “Wolf’s river” (a name that means “water”)
- Pronunciation: “gwa-dah-loo-peh”
- Length: 9 letters, 4 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #953
- Namesakes/Description: Mexican Olympic diver Guadalupe Canseco and Spanish scientist Guadalupe Sabio
- Also a place name after a city in northeastern Mexico
- Variants: Guadalup, Gudalupe, and Guadlupe
Maria
- Origin: Spanish and Hispanic girl name
- Meaning: “Bitter,” “beloved,” “rebellious,” or “of the sea”
- Pronunciation: “mah-ree-yah”
- Length: 5 letters, 3 syllables
- Popularity/Rank: #91 (popular girl name)
- Namesakes/Description: Brazilian professional tennis player Maria Bueno and Russian ballet dancer Maria Kochetkova
- Variants: A form of the biblical girl name “Mary”; also spelled as “Marie”
FAQs
What’s A Popular Hispanic Name?
Some of the most popular Hispanic names for both boys and girls:
- Carlos
- Isabella
- Jose
- Juan
- Luis
- María Guadalupe
- Sofia
What’s The Most Hispanic Name?
Santiago is among the most Hispanic boy names, while Maria remains a popular choice as a girl name.
Other options to choose from:
- Alejandro
- Camila
- Mateo
- Ximena
What Are Some Hot Hispanic Boy Names?
Some good options for you to pick:
- Aleixo (a variant of “Alex”)
- Matías
- Sebastián
- Sol
- Thiago
What Are Some Badass Spanish Boy Names?
Take a pick from these names:
- Diego
- Iago
- Izan
- Leandro
- Neron
- Zorion
What Are The Naming Trends For Mexican Names?
Some Mexican baby names become trendy occasionally in the US and across the globe, thanks to Mexican telenovelas (TV soap operas).
Aside from these names inspired by fictional soap opera characters, many Mexican names are also variations of other naming themes and sources, including favorite choices from:
- Greek boy names
- English boy names
- German boy names
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You can also find ideas from the top 15 baby name generators.
References
(1) https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
