As we all know, a child’s moniker is many things. You want a name that sounds aesthetically pleasing, sets your child apart, portrays a positive image, works well with your last name and shapes an identity (no pressure!).
Spanish boy names are incredibly popular, and many parents love that these strong and sophisticated monikers have historic roots. Hopefully you’ll find a name that rings just right in our list of Spanish baby boy names. (And if you're not sure whether you're having a boy or a girl, check out our favorite Spanish baby girl names, too.)
Alejandro. Of Spanish and Greek origin, Alejandro (prounouced aa-lai-hAAn-droh) means "man's defender” or “warrior." You might prefer to call your little soldier the shortened versions Ale or Alejo.
Benjamín. From the Hebrew name Binyamin, Benjamín means “son of the right hand” and has also been used to name the youngest son of a large family. Take your pick of cute nicknames: Ben, Benni or Benja.
Cristian. If you’re looking for a name that honors your cultural and religious roots, look no further: Cristian quite literally means “follower of Christ.” You could, of course, always simply call him Cris.
Diego. This Spanish baby boy name has Greek, Hebrew and Latin influences and means “didactical and educated” — an ideal title for your future scholar.
Guillermo. This Spanish equivalent of the English name William, pronounced gee-yehr-moh, means "resolute protector.”
Joaquín. A biblical moniker of Spanish origin, this willful baby boy name means "God will judge." Joaquin (pronounced wa-keen) is also a saint considered to be the Virgin Mary's father.
José. Of Hebrew origin, José is the Spanish and Portuguese version of Joseph, meaning "he shall add." This popular name is also used in many Spanish speaking countries as a feminine second name (for example, María José).
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Juan. In many Spanish-speaking countries, the name Juan precedes a second name. For example, Juan Manuel, Juan Pablo, Juan José. It means “God is gracious” and has been a popular name for centuries — a sure bet for your little man.
Manuel. The sweet nicknames for this moniker (pronounced mahn-wehl) may be just as fitting for your little guy: Manny or Manu. From the Hebrew name Immanu'el, which means "God with us," this baby boy name was brought to Spain and Portugal in the 13th century as the Byzantine Empire expanded and has remained a popular name ever since.
Marcos. Drop the “s” and you have the Italian variant Marco. This baby boy name originates from the ancient Roman name Marcus, derived from Marticos — referring to Mars, the god of war. This strong baby boy name was very common in ancient Rome, as in the orator Marco Cicero from the 1st century BC and the 11th century emperor Marco Antonio (husband of Cleopatra).
Mateo. The Spanish version of the Hebrew name Matthew, meaning "gift of God," Mateo is one of the most important names in the sacred scriptures as the author of one of the four gospels. Your little can also go by the adorable nickname Teo, Mati or Mat.
Miguel. The Spanish and Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Michael — meaning “who is like God” — Miguel was one of the archangels who stood close to God and carried out his judgments. That’s one powerful name for one wise little man.
Nicolás. The classic Greek name Nicholas was derived from Nike, the goddess of victory. In Spanish, the “h” is dropped. Nicolas has been around since the 14th century, thanks to saints and clergy members with the name. You could, of course, just call him Nico or Nic.
Pablo. The Spanish equivalent of Paul, derived from the Latin word “paulus,” this name means “small, humble.” Don’t be fooled by the modest roots: Pablo was also a brilliant and influential Spanish painter (as in Picasso).
Pedro. Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of Peter, derived from the Greek word “petros,” meaning “rock.” While the full name is always a solid choice, the nicknames Pepo and Pedri will make you melt.
Santiago. You might think of the capital city of Chile, but this baby boy name, meaning "supplanter," is a classic moniker derived from Spanish santo (saint) combined with Yago (an old Spanish form of James). You could also call your little guy Santi or Tiago for short.
Tomás. Tomas is a Spanish variant of the Aramaic name Thomas — and you might be surprised by its meaning: "twin"! The nicknames Tom or Tommi ring equally as nice.
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