50 Popular Spanish, Latin American, and Hispanic Boy Names for Your Little Hijo

Hispanic boy names are growing more and more popular by the day – and we’re totally here for it!

According to the US Census Bureau, there are more than 63.7 million Hispanics (as of July 2022) living in the United States today – a number that represents more than 19% (1 of 5) of the total US population.

That makes them the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority. 

In fact, 13 of the 50 states in the US have at least one million Hispanic residents – including AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, NJ, NM, NY, NC, PA, TX, and WA. And more states will likely join that list in the coming years.

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For those who don’t know, the Census Bureau defines Hispanics as any American who traces their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. 

And they’re just as important to the foundation of this great nation as anyone else. 

That’s why we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month between September 15 and October 15 – to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

Hispanic Boy Names to Celebrate Your History and Culture

50 Popular Spanish, Latin American, and Hispanic Boy Names for Your Little Hijo
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In 2022, more than 3.6 million babies were born in the United States – and more than 937,000 of those babies were Hispanic. That means more than one-quarter of all babies in the US are of Hispanic origin.

With that said, it’s no wonder why Hispanic boy names are so popular today – and we love that!

Hispanic boy names carry a deep sense of identity – often reflecting the rich histories, vibrant traditions, cultural heritages, historical heroes, and familial connections that shape who many of us were and are. 

Whether you’re looking for a name steeped in tradition or one with a modern twist to classic roots, you’ll find tons of inspiration below as we highlight the 50 most popular Hispanic boy names in the US today.

50. Mateo

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Gift of God (derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Matt, Matty, Teo, Matteo (Italian)

Famous People: Mateo Messi (son of Lionel Messi), Mateo Kovacic (Croatian professional footballer), Mateo Carcassi (Italian guitarist and composer), Mateo Gil (Spanish screenwriter and film director)

49. Santiago

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Saint James (derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob))

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Santi, Tiago, Yago, Santhiago

Famous People: Santiago Ramón y Cajal (Spanish neuroscientist and pathologist), Santiago Solari (Argentine former pro footballer), Santiago Segura (Spanish actor, screenwriter, director, producer)

48. Matías

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Gift of God (derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Mati, Mat, Matt, Tias, Mateo

Famous People: Matías Fernández (Chilean pro footballer), Matías Almeyda (Argentine former pro footballer), Matías Vuoso (Argentine-Mexican footballer)

47. Sebastián

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Venerable, Revered (derived from the Greek name Sebastianos)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Sebas, Seb, Basti, Sebi, Tati, Sebastian (English)

Famous People: Sebastián Yatra (Colombian singer and songwriter), Sebastián Piñera (former President of Chile), Sebastián Rulli (Argentine actor and model), Sebastián Lelio (Chilean film director)

46. Martín

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Warrior, War-Like (derived from the Latin name Martinus)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Marti, Tin, Tino, Mart, Marty, Martin (English)

Famous People: Martín Palermo (Argentine retired footballer), Martín Demichelis (Argentine former footballer), Martín Fierro (legendary character in Argentine literature), Martín Lousteau (Argentine economist and politican)

45. Alejandro

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Defender of the People, Protector of Mankind (derived from the Greek name Alexandros)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Alex, Al, Alejo, Jandro, Alexander (English)

Famous People: Alejandro Sanz (Spanish singer and songwriter), Alejandro González Iñárritu (Mexican film director), Alejandro Amenábar (Spanish-Chilean film director), Alejandro Toledo (former President of Peru)

44. Diego

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Supplanter, Teacher (derived from the Latin name Didacus or the Hebrew name Jacob)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Didi, Digo, Thiago, Diogo (Portuguese)

Famous People: Diego Maradona (Argentine footballer), Diego Rivera (Mexican painter and muralist), Diego Luna (Mexican actor), Diego Boneta (Mexican singer and actor)

43. Leonardo

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Brave Lion, Lion-Hearted (derived from the Old High German name Leonhard)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Leo, Leon, Lenny, Leonard (English)

Famous People: Leonardo da Vinci (Italian painter), Leonardo DiCaprio (American actor and film producer), Leonardo Sbaraglia (Argentine actor), Leonardo Boff (Brazilian theologian and philosopher)

42. Thiago

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Origin: Spanish and Portuguese

Meaning: Supplanter, Saint James (derived from the name Santiago or a variant of the name Tiago)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Ti, T, Thi, Tito, Tiago (Portuguese), Santiago, Diego

Famous People: Thiago Silva (Brazilian footballer), Thiago Alcântara (Spanish footballer), Thiago Motta (Brazilian-Italian footballer), Thiago Pereira (Brazilian swimmer), Thiago Lacerda (Brazilian actor)

41. Joaquín

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: God Will Establish (derived from the Hebrew name Yehochanan or Jehoiakim)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Quino, Joaqui, Quim, Joca, Joaquin (English)

Famous People: Joaquín Phoenix (American actor), Joaquín Sabina (Spanish singer), Joaquín Sorolla (Spanish painter), Joaquín Sánchez (Spanish footballer)

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40. Emiliano

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Rival, Eager (derived from the Latin name Aemilianus)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Emi, Milo, Em, Emil, Emilian (Romanian)

Famous People: Emiliano Zapata (leading figure in the Mexican Revolution), Emiliano Martínez (Argentine footballer), Emiliano Sala (Argentine footballer), Emiliano Buendía (Argentine footballer)

39. Felipe

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Lover of Horses (derived from the Greek name Philippos)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Pepe, Feli, Lipe, Pipe, Philip (English), Filippo (Italian)

Famous People: Felipe VI (current King of Spain), Felipe Calderón (former President of Mexico), Felipe González (former Prime Minister of Spain), Felipe Contepomi (Argentine rugby player)

38. Maximiliano

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: The Greatest, Greatest Rival (derived from the Latin name Maximilianus)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Max, Maxi, Maximo, Maximilian (English), Massimiliano (Italian)

Famous People: Maximiliano Hernández (American actor), Maximiliano Gómez (Uruguayan footballer), Maximiliano Rubín (Spanish composer and conductor), Maximiliano Urruti (Argentine footballer)

37. Adrián

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Man of Adria, Dark One (derived from the Latin name Hadrianus)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Adri, Adriano, Adry, Rian, Adrian (English), Adriano (Italian)

Famous People: Adrián Beltré (Dominican baseball player), Adrián González (Mexican-American baseball player), Adrián San Miguel del Castillo (Spanish footballer), Adrián López (Spanish footballer)

36. Bruno

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Brown, Brown-Haired (derived from the Old High German name Bruno)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Bru, Brunito, Bruni, B, Bruneau (French)

Famous People: Bruno Mars (American singer and songwriter), Bruno Ganz (Swiss actor), Bruno Senna (Brazilian racing driver), Bruno Soriano (Spanish footballer), Bruno Fernandes (Portuguese footballer)

35. Hugo

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Mind, Intellect, Thought (derived from the Old High German name Hugo)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Hug, Ugo, Hugh (English), Hygo (variant)

Famous People: Hugo Chávez (former President of Venezuela), Hugo Lloris (French footballer), Hugo Weaving (Australian actor), Hugo Boss (German fashion designer), Hugo Sánchez (Mexican footballer)

34. Pablo

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Small, Humble (derived from the Latin name Paulus)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Pablito, Pabli, Pabo, Paul (English), Pau, Paolo (Italian)

Famous People: Pablo Picasso (Spanish painter), Pablo Neruda (Chilean poet), Pablo Alborán (Spanish singer), Pablo Zabaleta (Argentine footballer)

33. Emmanuel

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: God Is With Us (derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Manu, Manny, Em, Eman, Manuel (Spanish), Emanuel (English)

Famous People: Emmanuel Macron (President of France), Emmanuel Adebayor (Togolese footballer), Emmanuel Lubezki (Mexican cinematographer), Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao (Filipino boxer), emmanuel Jal (South Sudanese-Canadian artist)

32. Julián

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Youthful, Downy-Bearded (derived from the Latin name Julianus, which comes from Julius)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Juli, Julito, Juliancito, Jule, Julian (English), Giuliano (Italian)

Famous People: Julián Castro (American politician), Julián Gil (Argentine actor), Julián Serrano (Argentine actor and singer), Julián López “El Juli” (Spanish bullfighter), Julián Casablancas (American singer and songwriter)

31. Ignacio

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Fiery, Ardent (derived from the Latin name Ignatius)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Nacho, Iggy, Nacio, Ignacito, Ignazio (Italian)

Famous People: Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras (Argentine polo player), Ignacio Allende (Mexican independence leader), Ignacio ‘El Nacho’ Varga (fictional character), Ignacio Anaya (Mexican restaurateur), Ignacio Martín-Baró (Spanish-Salvadoran social psychologist andphilosopher)

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30. Valentino

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Origin: Spanish, Italian

Meaning: Strong, Healthy, Valiant (derived from the Latin name Valentinus)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Val, Tino, Vali, Lino, Valentin (French, German, English)

Famous People: Valentino Rossi (Italian motorcycle road racer), Valentino Lanús (Mexican actor), Valentino Lazaro (Austrian footballer), Valentino Garavani (Italian fashion designer)

29. Rodrigo

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Famous Ruler, Glorious Ruler (derived from the Germanic name Roderick)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Rigo, Rodri, Drogo, Rod, Rodrigues (Portuguese)

Famous People: Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (Spanish military leader), Rodrigo Duterte (President of the Philippines), Rodrigo Santoro (Brazilian actor), Rodrigo y Gabriela (Mexican guitar duo), Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguyan footballer)

28. Pedro

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Rock, Stone (derived from the Latin name Petrus, which comes from the Greek word “petros”)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Pete, Pedri, Peyo, Peter (English), Pierre (French)

Famous People: Pedro Almodóvar (Spanish film director), Pedro Pascal (Chilean-American actor), Pedro Martinez (Dominican-American baseball player), Pedro Infante (Mexican singer), Pedro Sanches (Spanish politician)

27. Manuel

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: God Is With Us (derived from the Hebrew name Immanuel)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Manu, Manny, Manolo, Lolo, Emanuel (English)

Famous People: Manuel Neuer (German footballer), Manuel Noriega (Panamanian military officer), Manuel de Falla (Spanish composer), Manuel Valls (French politician), Manuel Pellegrini (Chilean football manager)

26. Jerónimo

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Sacred Name (derived from the Greek name Hieronymos)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Jero, Jerry, Jeron, Nimo, Mino, Jerome (English), Gerónimo (variant)

Famous People: San Jerónimo (Christian scholar), Jerónimo de Ayanz y Beaumont (Spanish inventor and engineer), Jerónimo Saavedra (Spanish politician), Jerónimo de Alderete (Spanish conquistador), Jerónimo Martínez de Ripalda (Spanish Jesuit theologian)

25. Ángel

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Messenger, Angel (derived from the Greek name Angelos)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Angie, Angelito, Gelo, Anxo (Galician), Angelo (Italian)

Famous People: Ángel Di María (Argentine footballer), Ángel Corella (Spanish ballet dancer), Ángel Cabrera (Argentine golfer), Ángel Nieto (Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle road racer), Ángel Ganivet (Spanish writer and diplomat)

24. Vicente

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Conquering, Victorious (derived from the Latin name Vincentius)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Vic, Vico, Vin, Vince, Cento, Vincent (English), Vincenzo (Italian)

Famous People: Vicente del Bosque (Spanish footballer), Vicente Fernández (Mexican singer and actor), Vicente Fox (former President of Mexico), Vicente Blasco Ibáñez (Spanish novelist), Vicente Aleixandre (Spanish poet)

23. Santino

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Origin: Spanish and Italian

Meaning: Little Saint, Little Holy One (derived from the Latin word “Sanctus”)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Santi, Tino, Saint, Santo, San, Santino (Italian)

Famous People: Santino Marella (ring name of Anthony Carelli), Santino Fontana (American actor and singer), Santino Quaranta (American soccer player), Santino Rice (American fashion designer) 

22. Alonso

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Noble and Ready, Noble and Eager (derived from the Germanic name Alphons, which is derived from the Gothic name Adalfuns)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Alon, Lonso, Ali, Alfonso (Spanish), Alonzo (English)

Famous People: Alonso de Ercilla (Spanish poet and soldier), Alonso de Ojeda (Spanish explorer), Alonso Mudarra (Spanish composer and vihuelist), Fernando Alonso (Spanish F1 driver)

21. Fernando

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Brave Traveler, Bold Voyager (derived from the Germanic name Ferdinand)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Fernan, Nando, Nano, Ferdie, Ferdinand (English)

Famous People: Fernando Alonso (Spanish F1 driver), Fernando Torres (Spanish footballer), Fernando Botero (Colombian artist), Fernando Pessoa (Portuguese poet and writer), Fernando Rey (Spanish actor)

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20. Javier

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: New House, Bright (derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Javi, Xavi, Javito, Xavier (English), Saverio (Italian)

Famous People: Javier Bardem (Spanish actor), Javier Hernandez (Mexican footballer), Javier Solana (Spanish physicist and politician), Javier Zanetti (Argentine footballer), Javier Marias (Spanish author)

19. Juan 

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: God is Gracious (derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: John (English), Juanito, Juanpa, Johnny

Famous People: Juan Pablo Montoya (Colombian racing driver), Juan Soto (Dominican baseball player), Juan Peron (former President of Argentina), Juan Ponce de Leon (Spanish explorer and conquistador)

18. Carlos

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Free Man, Strong (derived from the Germanic name Karl)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Carl, Calitos, Charlie, Carli, Charles (English), Carlo (Italian)

Famous People: Carlos Santana (Mexican-American guitarist), Carlos Slim (Mexican business magnate), Carlos Vives (Colombian singer), Carlos Valderrama (Colombian footballer), Carlos Saura (Spanish film director)

17. Jose

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: God Will Add, God Increases (derived from the Hebrew name Yosef)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Pepe, Chepe, Joselito, Josecito, Cheo, Joseph (English), Giuceppe (Italian)

Famous People: José Martí (Cuban national hero), José Carreras (Spanish tenor), José Mourinho (Portuguese footballer), José Altuve (Venezuelan baseball player), José Saramago (Portuguese writer)

16. Enzo

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Origin: Spanish and Italian

Meaning: Ruler of the Household, Estate Ruler (derived from the Germanic name Heinz, which is a short form of Heinrich (Henry))

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Enz, Enzito, Zo, Enzio

Famous People: Enzo Ferrari (Italian founder of Ferrari), Enzo Zidane (French footballer), Enzo Perez (Argentine footballer), Enzo Amore (Ring name of Eric Arndt)

15. Benicio

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Blessed, Benevolent (derived from the Latin name Benedictus)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Beni, Ben, Nicio, Benny, Benji, Benito (Spanish), Benedict (English)

Famous People: Benicio del Toro (Puerto Rican actor and producer), Benicio Bryant (American singer and songwriter)

14. Marcos

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Dedicated to Mars, Warrior (derived from the Latin name Marcus)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Marco, Marc, Marky, Marcus (English), Markos (Greek), Marco (Italian)

Famous People: Marcos Alonso (Spanish footballer), Marcos Rojo (Argentine footballer), Marcos Baghdatis (Cypriot tennis player), Marcos Pontes (Brazilian Air Force pilot)

13. Salvador

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Savior (derived from the Latin word “salvator”)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Sal, Salvi, Chava, Salva, Salvatore (Italian)

Famous People: Salvador Dalí (Spanish painter), Salvador Allende (former President of Chile), Salvador Sanchez (Mexican boxer), Salvador Sobral (Portuguese singer), Salvador Espriu (Catalan poet)

12. Sergio

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Servant, Protector (derived from the Latin name Sergius)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Sergi, Serg, Sergito, Serge, Gio, Sergei (Russian)

Famous People: Sergio Ramos (Spanish footballer), Sergio Garcia (Spanish golfer), Sergio Leone (Italian film director), Sergio Agüero (Argentine footballer)

11. Mario

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Origin: Spanish and Italian 

Meaning: Warrior, War-Like (derived from the Latin name Marius)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Mari, Rio, Marek, Mareo (variant)

Famous People: Mario Vargas Llosa (Peruvian writer), Mario Andretti (Italian-American racing driver), Mario Lopez (American actor), Mario Balotelli (Italian footballer), Mario Benedetti (Uruguayan writer and poet)

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10. Miguel

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Origin: Spanish 

Meaning: God-like (derived from the Hebrew name Mikha’el) 

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Miggy, Mike, Miki, Michael (English), Michele (Italian)

Famous People: Miguel de Cervantes (Spanish writer), Miguel Angel Asturias (Guatemalan writer), Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (Mexican Roman Catholic priest), Miguel Bose (Spanish pop new wave artist), Miguel Cabrera (Venezuelan baseball player)

9. Esteban

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Crown, Garland (derived from the Greek name Stephanos)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Steban, Tebi, Stevie, Este, Stephen (English), Stefano (Italian)

Famous People: Esteban Ocon (French racing driver), Esteban Cambiasso (Argentine footballer), Esteban Cortazar (Colombian-American fashion designer), Esteban Vicente (Spanish-American painter)

8. Andres

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Manly, Brave (derived from the Greek name Andreas)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Andy, Andro, Dre, Andrew (English), Andrea (Italian)

Famous People: Andrés Iniesta (Spanish footballer), Andrés Segovia (Spanish guitarist), Andrés Bello (Venezuelan humanist and poet), Andrés Manuel López Obrador (current President of Mexico)

7. Jorge

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Farmer, Earth-Worker (derived from the Greek name Georgios)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Jorgito, Jorgi, George (English), Jordi, Giorgio (Italian), Georges (French)

Famous People: Jorge Luis Borges (Argentine writer and poet), Jorge Mario Bergoglio (birth name of Pope Francis), Jorge Lorenzo (Spanish motorcycle road racer), Jorge Posada (Puerto Rican baseball player), Jorge Ramos (Mexican-American journalist)

6. Tadeo

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Heart, Praise (derived from the Aramaic name Thaddai)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Tadi, Teo, Taddy, Tad, Thaddeus (English), Taddeo (Italian)

Famous People: Tadeo Jones (fictonal character from Spanish film), Tadeo Ortiz de Ayala (Mexican writer), Tadeo Isidoro Cruz (character in short story ‘El Aleph’)

5. Alvaro

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Guard, Guardian (derived from the Old German name Alwar)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Alva, Alvi, Al, Varo, 

Famous People: Álvaro Morata (Spanish footballer), Álvaro Soler (Spanish-German singer), Álvaro Uribe (former President of Colombia), Álvaro de Bazán (Spanish admiral and naval commander), Álvaro Morte (Spanish actor)

4. Mauricio

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Dark-Skinned, Moorish (derived from the Latin name Mauritius)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Mau, Mauri, Rico, Maury, Maurice (English), Maurizio (Italian)

Famous People: Mauricio Macri (former President of Argentina), Mauricio Pochettino (Argentine football manager), Mauricio Isla (Chilean footballer), Mauricio Funes (former President of El Salvador)

3. Enrique

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Home Ruler, Estate Ruler (derived from the Germanic name Heinrich)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Enri, Kike, Rique, Henry (English), Henri (French)

Famous People: Enrique Iglesias (Spanish singer), Enrique Peña Nieto (former President of Mexico), Enrique Granados (Spanish pianist), Enrique Bunbury (Spanish singer), Enrique Murciano (American actor)

2. Teo

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Gift of God, God (derived from the Greek name Theodoros or the prefix “Theo”)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Te, T, Theo (English), Teodor (Romanian)

Famous People: Teo Gutiérrez (Colombian footballer), Teo Serna (Spanish actor), Teo Olivares (American actor), Manti Te’o (American NFL player)

1. Ramon

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Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Wise Protector, Counsel Protection (derived from the Germanic name Raginmund)

Nicknames/Other Spellings: Mon, Ram, Ray, Ramoncito, Raymond (English), Raimund (German)

Famous People: Ramón y Cajal (Spanish neuroscientist), Ramón Novarro (Mexican-American actor), Ramón Rodríguez (Puerto Rican actor), Ramón Díaz (Argentine footballer)

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Can Hispanic Boy Names Be Used By Non-Hispanic Families? 

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Naming your child is one of the most difficult processes a parent is faced with prior to welcoming their baby. You want to find a name that sounds pleasant, but also one that you and your family identify with.

With that said, there’s one debate that has many parents at odds…

Can parents draw inspiration from cultures they aren’t a part of? 

For example, would it be okay for a white/caucasian family to consider Hispanic boy names for their son – or maybe an Indian family to draw inspiration from names that are Dutch, Scandinavian, or American? 

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and that’s something that’ll never change, but let’s not forget that Hispanic culture and heritage is a part of American culture – and it’s a part of being American, in general. 

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As long as you’re being respectful of the name (and the culture that comes with it) there’s absolutely nothing wrong with adding Hispanic boy names to your list – especially if you fall in love with the name!

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