Boys’ names tend to be more conservative and traditional than girls’ names and this seems to be the same over many cultures including Hispanic naming choices. You might find that names are passed down through the family with several relatives sharing a name or several names.
These traditional names are also seen in the prevalence of biblical names, like Daniel and Aaron. Hispanic culture is historically focused on religion and Christian values, which shine through in the names given to children. These names serve as a reminder of the biblical characters and their importance as role models.
Although the popularity of certain names changes depending on the current trends, there are some Spanish boy names that you are likely to come across all the time, like Leonardo, Mateo, or José. This might be because they sound beautiful, because they have been passed down as a family name, or (most likely) a mixture of the two.
Whether or not you or your partner have ties to the Hispanic community or culture, Spanish names are a lovely choice for your son. They simultaneously sound strong and gentle, both wonderful qualities to wish for in a boy!
Aaron
Meaning: Mountain of strength
Origin: Hebrew
Abran
Meaning: Father of a multitude (of nations); high father
Origin: Spanish
Adriano
Meaning: From Hadria
Origin: Latin
Agustin
Meaning: Great, magnificient
Origin: Latin
Alano
Meaning: Handsome
Origin: Old German
Alarico
Meaning: Rules all
Origin: Old German
Alba
Meaning: A place name
Origin: Gaelic
Alberto
Meaning: Noble; bright
Origin: Old English
Alejandro
Meaning: Spanish form of Alexander defends mankind
Origin: Greek
Alfredo
Meaning: Spanish form of Alfred ‘counsels the elves’
Origin: Old English
Alfonso
Meaning: Spanish form of Alphonse ‘eager for war’.
Origin: Spanish
Alonzo
Meaning: Eager for battle
Origin: Old German
Aluino
Meaning: Noble friend
Origin: Old English
Ambrosio
Meaning: Divine
Origin: Greek
Anastasio
Meaning: Resurrected
Origin: Greek
Angel
Meaning: Angel
Origin: Greek
Antonio
Meaning: Spanish form of Anthony beyond praise
Origin: Spanish
Aurelio
Meaning: Gold
Origin: Latin
Bartolome
Meaning: Ploughman
Origin: Aramaic
Basilio
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Greek
Beltran
Meaning: Bright raven
Origin: Spanish
Benedicto
Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Latin
Bernardo
Meaning: Strong as a bear
Origin: Old French, Old German
Berton
Meaning: Good friend
Origin: Old English
Blanco
Meaning: White; blond
Origin: Spanish
Bonifacio
Meaning: Benefactor
Origin: Spanish
Calvino
Meaning: Bald
Origin: French
Carlos
Meaning: Manly
Origin: Spanish
Cesar
Meaning: Long haired
Origin: Spanish
Chico
Meaning: Boy; lad. Also Spanish abbreviation of Ezekiel
Origin: Spanish
Cisco
Meaning: Frenchman
Origin: Spanish
Cristian
Meaning: Follower of Christ; the Annointed
Origin: Latin
Cristofer
Meaning: With Christ inside
Origin: Latin
Damian
Meaning: Tame
Origin: Spanish
Danilo
Meaning: Variant of Daniel ‘God is my judge.’
Origin: Spanish
Daniel
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew
Dario
Meaning: Rich
Origin: Spanish
Demario
Meaning: Masculine form of the Greek Damaris ‘gentle.’
Origin: Spanish
Franco
Meaning: Diminutive of Francisco: Variant of Frank. Also a Spanish variant of the Latin Francis, meaning Frenchman or free one
Origin: Spanish
Frisco
Meaning: Abbreviation of Francisco ‘Free; a free man.’
Origin: Spanish
Gabriel
Meaning: God is my strength
Origin: Spanish
German
Meaning: Warrior
Origin: Latin
Hilario
Meaning: Happy
Origin: Spanish
Hugo
Meaning: Intelligent
Origin: Spanish
Ismael
Meaning: God listens. In the bible Ismael was son of Abraham by Sarah’s Egyptian slave woman Hagar
Origin: Hebrew
José
Meaning: Jehovah increases
Origin: Hebrew
Julian
Meaning: Youth
Origin: Hebrew
Mateo
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Hebrew
Leonardo
Meaning: Lion strength
Origin: Spanish
Leonel
Meaning: Young lion
Origin: Spanish
