Male Spanish Baby Names
AARÓN:
Spanish form of English Aaron, meaning “light-bringer.”
ABELARDO:
Spanish form of Latin Abelardus, meaning “noble strength.”
ABRAÁM:
Old Spanish form of Latin Abrahamus, meaning “father of a multitude.”
ABRAHÁN:
Spanish form of Latin Abrahamus, meaning “father of a multitude.”
ADALBERTO:
Italian and Spanish form of Old High German Adalbert, meaning “bright nobility.”
ADÁN:
Spanish form of Hebrew Adam, meaning “earth” or “red.”
ADOLPHO:
Spanish form of Latin Adolphus, meaning “noble wolf.”
ADRIÁN:
Spanish form of Latin Adrianus, meaning “from Hadria.”
AGAPETO:
Variant spelling of Italian/Spanish form of Agapito, meaning “beloved.”
AGAPITO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Agapitus, meaning “beloved.”
AGUSTÍN:
Spanish form of Latin Augustinus, meaning “venerable.”
ALANO:
Spanish form of Celtic Alan, possibly meaning “little rock.”
ALARICO:
Spanish form of Latin Alaricus, meaning “all-powerful; ruler of all.”
ALBERTO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Albertus, meaning “bright nobility.”
ALEJANDRO:
Spanish form of Latin Alexandrus, meaning “defender of mankind.”
ALEJO:
Pet form of Spanish Alejandro, meaning “defender.”
ALFONSO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Alfonsus, meaning “noble and ready.”
ALFREDO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Alfredus, meaning “elf counsel.”
ALPHONSO:
Variant spelling of Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning “noble and ready.”
ÁLVARO:
Spanish form of Visigothic Alewar, meaning “guard of all.”
AMADIS:
Spanish form of Latin Amadeus, meaning “to love God.” In the medieval romance Amadis of Gaul, this is the name of the Gaulish knight who married the king’s daughter Oriana.
AMADO:
Spanish and Filipino form of Latin Amatus, meaning “beloved.”
AMADOR:
Spanish form of Latin Amator, meaning “lover.”
AMANCIO:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Amantius, meaning “loving.”
AMANDO:
Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Amandus, meaning “lovable.”
AMARANTO:
Spanish name derived from Latin Amaranthus, meaning “unfading.”
AMBROSIO:
Spanish form of Latin Ambrosius, meaning “immortal.”
AMIDIO:
Variant spelling of Spanish Emidio, meaning “demigod; half-god.”
AMILCAR:
Spanish form of Phoenician Hamilcar, meaning “friend of Melqart.”
ANACLETO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Anacletus, meaning “called back; invoked.”
ANBESSA:
Spanish name meaning “lion.”
ANDRÉS:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Greek Andreas, meaning “man; warrior.”
ANIBAL:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Phoenician Hannibal, meaning “grace of Ba’al.”
ANSELMO:
Italian and Spanish form of German Anselm, meaning “divine helmet.”
ANTONELLO:
Pet form of Italian and Spanish Antonio, possibly meaning “invaluable.”
ANTONIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Antonius, possibly meaning “invaluable.”
APOLINAR:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Apollinaris, meaning “of Apollo.”
ARMANDO:
Spanish form of German Harmand, meaning “bold/hardy man.”
ARNALDO:
Spanish form of Latin Arnoldus, meaning “eagle power.”
ARSENIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Arsenius, meaning “virile.”
ARTURO:
Italian and Spanish form of Celtic Arthur, possibly meaning “bear-man.”
ASDRUBAL:
Spanish form of Latin Hasdrubal, meaning “help of Ba’al.”
ATILIO:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Atilius, possibly meaning “father.”
AUGUSTO:
Italian and Spanish Latin Augustus, meaning “venerable.”
AURELIANO:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Aurelianus, meaning “golden.”
AURELIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Aurelius, meaning “golden.”
BABIECA:
Spanish name meaning “a simpleton; stupid.” This was the name of the white Andalusian steed belonging to El Cid.
BAJARDO:
Spanish form of French Bayard, meaning “bay color.” This was the name of Reynaldo’s horse, once the property of Amadis of Gaul. It was found by Malagigi, the wizard, in a cave guarded by a dragon which the wizard slew.
BALDOMERO:
Spanish name composed of the Germanic elements bald “bold, brave” and meri “famous,” hence “bold and famous.”
BALDUINO:
Spanish form of Old High German Baldawin, meaning “brave friend.”
BARTOLOMÉ:
Spanish form of Latin Bartolomaeus, meaning “son of Talmai.”
BASILIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Basilius, meaning “king.”
BAUTISTA:
Spanish equivalent of Italian Battista, meaning “baptist.”
BAYARDO:
Variant spelling of Spanish Bajardo, meaning “bay color.”
BELTRÁN:
Spanish form of Old High German Berhtram, meaning “bright raven.”
BENEDICTO:
Spanish form of Latin Benedictus, meaning “blessed.”
BENITO:
Contracted form of Spanish Benedicto, meaning “blessed.”
BERENGUER:
Spanish form of Latin Berengarius, meaning “bear-spear.”
BERMUDO:
Spanish form of Visigothic Vermundo, meaning “protector of man.”
BERNARDO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Bernardus, meaning “bold as a bear.”
BLAS:
Spanish form of Latin Blasius, meaning “talks with a lisp.”
BOLÍVAR:
Spanish name derived from the Basque place name Bolibar, composed of bolu “mill” and ibar “meadow, riverbank,” hence “meadow mill” or “riverbank mill.”
BOLIVAR:
Castilian form of Spanish Bolívar, meaning “meadow mill” or “riverbank mill.”
BUENAVENTURA:
Spanish form of Italian Bonaventura, meaning “good fortune.”
CAMILO:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Camillus, possibly meaning “attendant (for a temple).”
CANDELARIO:
Masculine form of Spanish Candelaria, meaning “candle.”
CARLITO:
Pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Carlos (“man”), meaning “little Carlos” or “little man.”
CARLITOS:
Variant spelling of Portuguese/Spanish Carlito, meaning “little Carlos” or “little man.”
CARLOS:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Carolus, meaning “man.”
CARMELO:
Spanish masculine form of Latin Carmel, meaning “garden-land.”
CASIMIRO:
Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Latin Casimiria, meaning “commands peace.”
CAYETANO:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Caietanus, meaning “from Caieta (Gaeta, Italy).”
CAYO:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Gaius, meaning “lord.”
CEBRIÁN:
Spanish form of Latin Cyprianus, meaning “from Cyprus.”
CECILIO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Cæcilius, meaning “blind.”
CELESTINO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Cælestinus, meaning “heavenly.”
CELINO:
Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Cælinus, meaning “heaven.”
CELIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Cælius, meaning “heaven.”
CELSO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Celsus, meaning “upright, stately.”
CÉSAR:
French and Spanish form of Roman Latin Cæsar, meaning “severed.”
CHE:
Spanish name derived from the Argentinian word for “hey!”
CHICO:
Spanish name meaning “small.” Compare with another form of Chico.
CHUCHO:
Pet form of Spanish Jesús, meaning “God is salvation.”
CHUS:
Unisex pet form of Spanish Jesús and Jesúsa, meaning “God is salvation.”
CHUY:
Pet form of Spanish Jesús, meaning “God is salvation.”
CIRIACO:
Italian and Spanish form of Roman Cyriacus, meaning “of the lord.”
CLAUDIO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Claudius, meaning “lame.”
CLAVILENO:
Spanish name meaning “wooden-pin wing-bearer.” This is the name of the wooden horse Don Quixote and Sancho Panza mounted to achieve the liberation of Dolori’da and her companions.
CLEMENTE:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Clementius, meaning “gentle and merciful.”
CLETO:
Short form of Italian/Spanish Anacleto, meaning “called back, invoked.”
CLÍMACO:
Spanish form of Latin Climacus, meaning “ladder.”
CONRADO:
Spanish form of German Conrad, meaning “bold counsel.”
CRISTIÁN:
Spanish form of Latin Christianus, meaning “Christian.”
CRISTÓBAL:
Spanish form of Latin Christophorus, meaning “Christ-bearer.”
CRUZ:
Spanish unisex name meaning “cross.”
CURRO:
Pet form of Spanish Francisco, meaning “French.”
CUSTODIO:
Old Spanish name derived from Latin custodis, meaning “guardian, keeper.”
DAMIÁN:
Spanish form of Latin Damianus, meaning “to tame, to subdue” and euphemistically “to kill.”
DEMETRIO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Demetrius, meaning “loves the earth” or “follower of Demeter.”
DESI:
Short form of Italian/Spanish Desiderio, meaning “longing.” This name was borne by the Cuban actor Desi Arnaz, husband of Lucille Ball.
DESIDERIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Desiderius, meaning “longing.”
DIEGO:
Said to have been derived from Spanish Santiago (“St. James”), but in the Middle Ages Diego existed in the Latin forms Didacus and Didagus, causing some scholars to suspect that Diego may have originally derived from the Greek word didakhe, meaning “doctrine, teaching.”
DIMAS:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Greek Dismas, meaning “sunset.”
DIONISIO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Dionysius, meaning “follower of Dionysos.”
DOMINGO:
Spanish form of Latin Dominicus, meaning “belongs to the lord.”
DONATO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Donatus, meaning “given (by God).”
DOROTEO:
Spanish form of Latin Dorotheus, meaning “gift of God.”
EBERARDO:
Spanish form of German Eberhard, meaning “strong as a boar.”
EDGARDO:
Spanish form of Anglo-Saxon Eádgár, meaning “rich spear.”
EDMUNDO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Anglo-Saxon Eadmund, meaning “protector of prosperity.”
EDUARDO:
Spanish form of Latin Eduardus, meaning “guardian of prosperity.”
EFRAÍN:
Spanish form of Hebrew Efrayim, meaning “double-land; twin-land.”
ELADIO:
Spanish form of Latin Helladius, meaning “of Greece.”
ELEUTERIO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Eleutherius, meaning “the liberator.”
ELISEO:
Italian and Spanish form of Hebrew Eliysha, meaning “God is salvation.”
ELOY:
Spanish and Portuguese form of Latin Eligius, meaning “to choose.”
ELPIDIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Elpidius, meaning “hope.”
EMERICO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Emericus, meaning “work-power.”
EMIDIO:
Spanish form of Latin Emidius, meaning “half-god, demigod.” Literally, this name also means “weary, tired.”
EMIGDIO:
Spanish form of Latin Emygdius, meaning “half-god, demigod.”
EMILIANO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Æmilianus, meaning “rival.”
EMILIO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Æmilius, meaning “rival.”
EMYGDIO:
Spanish form of Latin Emygdius, meaning “half-god, demigod.”
ENRIQUE:
Spanish form of Latin Henricus, meaning “home-ruler.”
EPIFANIO:
Spanish name derived from Latin epiphania, meaning “epiphany.”
ERMENEGILDO:
Variant spelling spelling of Portuguese/Spanish Hermenegildo, meaning “all-giving.”
ERNESTO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Ernestus, meaning “battle (to the death), serious business.”
ESPIRIDIÓN:
Spanish form of Greek Spiridion, meaning “little spirit.”
ESSUA:
Spanish form of Hebrew Yehowshuwa (English Joshua), meaning “God is salvation.”
ESTAVAN:
Spanish form of Latin Stephanus, meaning “crown.”
ESTÉBAN:
Spanish form of Latin Stephanus, meaning “crown.”
EUGÈNIO:
Spanish form of Latin Eugenius (2), meaning “well born.”
EUGENIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Eugenius (2), meaning “well born.”
EULÁLIO:
Spanish and Portuguese form of Latin Eulalius, meaning “well-spoken.”
EURICO:
Spanish form of Visigothic Euric, meaning “ever-ruler.”
EUSBIO:
Spanish name derived from Latin Eusebius, meaning “pious.”
EUSEBIO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Eusebius, meaning “pious.”
EUSTAQUIO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Eustachius, meaning “fruitful.”
EUTIMIO:
Spanish form of Latin Euthymius, meaning “good-spirited.”
EUTROPIO:
Spanish form of Latin Eutropius, meaning “versatile.”
EZEQUIEL:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Hebrew Yechezqel, meaning “God will strengthen.”
FABIÁN:
Spanish form of Latin Fabianus, meaning “like Fabius.”
FABRICIO:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Fabricius, meaning “craftsman.”
FARAMUNDO:
Italian and Spanish form of German Faramund, meaning “journey protection.”
FAUSTINO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Faustinus, meaning “lucky.”
FAUSTO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Faustus, meaning “lucky.”
FEDERICO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Fredericus, meaning “peaceful ruler.”
FELICIANO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Felicianus, meaning “happy” or “lucky.”
FELIPE:
Spanish form of Latin Philippus, meaning “lover of horses.”
FERMÍN:
Spanish form of Latin Firminus, meaning “firm, steadfast.”
FERNÁN:
Short form of Spanish Fernándo, meaning “ardent for peace.”
FERNÁNDO:
Spanish form of Visigothic Frithnanth, meaning “ardent for peace.”
FIDEL:
Spanish form of Latin Fidelis, meaning “faithful.”
FLAVIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Flavius, meaning “yellow hair.”
FLORENCIO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Florentius, meaning “blossoming.”
FONS:
Short form of Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning “noble and ready.”
FONSIE:
Pet form of Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning “noble and ready.”
FRANCISCO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Franciscus, meaning “French.”
FRASCUELO:
Pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisco, meaning “French.”
FRASQUITO:
Pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisco, meaning “French.”
FULGENCIO:
Spanish form of Latin Fulgentius, meaning “shining.”
GABINO:
Spanish form of Latin Gabinus, meaning “of Gabium.”
GAEL:
Spanish name, possibly meaning “a Gael.”
GASPAR:
Portuguese and Spanish name meaning “treasure bearer.”
GERALDO:
Spanish form of Latin Geraldus, meaning “spear ruler.”
GERARDO:
Italian and Spanish form of Old High German Gerhard, meaning “spear strong.”
GERMÁN:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Germanus, meaning “from Germany.”
GERVASI:
Spanish form of Latin Gervasius, meaning “spear servant.”
GERVASIO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Gervasius, meaning “spear servant.”
GIL:
Portuguese and Spanish form of French Gilles, meaning “shield of goatskin.” Compare with other forms of Gil.
GILBERTO:
Spanish form of Latin Gilebertus, meaning “pledge-bright.”
GODOFREDO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Old High German Gottfried, meaning “God’s peace.”
GOITO:
Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Gregorio, meaning “watchful; vigilant.”
GONZALO:
Spanish form of Visigothic Gundisalv, meaning “battle genius; war elf.”
GOYO:
Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Gregorio, meaning “watchful; vigilant.”
GRACIANO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Gratianus, meaning “pleasing, agreeable.”
GREGORIO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Gregorius, meaning “watchful; vigilant.”
GUALTIERO:
Italian and Spanish form of Old High German Walther, meaning “ruler of the army.”
GUILERMO:
Spanish form of Latin Guillelmus, meaning “will-helmet.”
GUILLERMO:
Spanish form of Latin Guillelmus, meaning “will-helmet.”
GUIOMAR:
Spanish name of Germanic origin, possibly meaning “famous in battle.” In the 13th century Vulgate Cycle of Arthurian romance, Sir Guiomar is the proud and beautiful knight of the crystal stream.
GUSTAVO:
Brazilian-Portuguese, Italian and Spanish form of Latin Gustavus, meaning “meditation staff.”
H�CTOR:
Spanish form of Latin Hector, meaning “defend; hold fast.”
HELIODORO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Heliodorus, meaning “gift of the sun.”
HERBERTO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Herbertus, meaning “bright army.”
HERIBERTO:
Spanish form of Latin Herbertus, meaning “bright army.”
HERMENEGILDO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Teutonic Hermingild, meaning “all-giving.”
HERMINIO:
Spanish form of Latin Hermanus, meaning “army man.”
HERNÁN:
Short form of Spanish Hernando, meaning “ardent for peace.”
HERNANDO:
Variant form of Spanish Fernándo, meaning “ardent for peace.”
HIERONIMO:
Spanish form of Latin Hieronymus, meaning “holy name.”
HILARIO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Hilarius, meaning “joyful, happy.”
HIPOLITO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Hippolytus, meaning “horse-freer.”
HORACIO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Horatius, meaning “has good eyesight.”
HUMBERTO:
Spanish form of Latin Humbertus, possibly meaning “bright support.”
IAGO:
Spanish and Welsh form of Latin Iacobus, meaning “supplanter.”
IGNACIO:
Spanish form of Latin Ignatius, possibly meaning “unknowing.”
ILDEFONSO:
Spanish form of Visigothic Hildefons, meaning “battle-ready.”
IÑIGO:
Variant spelling of Spanish Iñjgo, probably meaning “my little one.”
INIGO:
Variant spelling of Spanish Iñjgo, probably meaning “my little one.”
IÑJGO:
Old Spanish form of Basque Ynjgo, probably meaning “my little one.”
INOCENCIO:
Spanish form of Latin Innocentius, meaning “harmless, innocent.”
ISANDRO:
Spanish form of Latin Lysander, meaning “freer; liberator.”
ISMAEL:
Spanish form of Hebrew Yishmael, meaning “God will hear.”
IUCEPH:
Spanish form of Latin Josephus, meaning “(God) shall add (another son).”
JACINTO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Jacinthus, meaning “hyacinth flower.”
JACOBO:
Spanish form of Latin Jacobus, meaning “supplanter.”
JAIME:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Jacomus, meaning “supplanter.” Compare with feminine Jaime.
JAVIER:
Spanish form of Basque Xavier, meaning “new house.”
JENARO:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Januarius, meaning “January.”
JERÓNIMO:
Spanish form of Latin Hieronymus, meaning “holy name.”
JESÚS:
Spanish form of Latin Jesus, meaning “God is salvation.”
JOAQUIN:
Spanish form of Hebrew Yehowyakiyn, meaning “God establishes.”
JORGE:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Georgius, meaning “earth-worker, farmer.”
JOSÉ:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Josephus, meaning “(God) shall add (another son).”
JOSUE:
French and Spanish form of Hebrew Yehowshuwa, meaning “God is salvation.”
JUAN:
Spanish form of Latin Johan, meaning “God is gracious.”
JUANITO:
Pet form of Spanish Juan, meaning “God is gracious.” This is the masculine form of Juanita.
JULIÁN:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Julianus, meaning “descended from Jupiter (Jove).”
JULIO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Julius, meaning “descended from Jupiter (Jove).”
JUNÍPERO:
Spanish name derived from Latin juniperus, meaning “juniper tree.”
LADISLAO:
Spanish form of Latin Ladislaus, meaning “rules with glory.”
LALO:
Pet form of Spanish Eduardo, meaning “guardian of prosperity.”
LEANDRO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Leander, meaning “lion-man.”
LEOCADIO:
Masculine form of Spanish Leocadia, meaning “bright, clear, light.”
LEÓN:
Spanish form of Latin Leo, meaning “lion.”
LEONARDO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of German Leonhard, meaning “lion-strong.”
LEONCIO:
Spanish form of Latin Leontius, meaning “lion-like.”
LEOPOLDO:
Italian form of Old High German Liutpold, meaning “people-bold.” In use by the Portuguese and Spanish.
LINO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Linus, meaning either “a cry of grief” or “flax, linen.”
LOPE:
Spanish form of Latin Lupus, meaning “wolf.”
LORENCIO:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Laurentius, meaning “of Laurentum.”
LUCIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Lucius, meaning “light.”
LUIS:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Middle Latin Ludovicus, meaning “famous warrior.”
MACARIO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Macarius, meaning “blessed.”
MANOLETE:
Pet form of Spanish Manuel, meaning “God is with us.”
MANOLITO:
Pet form of Spanish Manuel, meaning “God is with us.”
MANOLO:
Pet form of Spanish Manuel, meaning “God is with us.”
MANUEL:
Spanish form of Latin Emmanuel, meaning “God is with us.”
MARCELINO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Marcellinus, meaning “defense” or “of the sea.”
MARCELO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Marcellus, meaning “defense” or “of the sea.”
MARCIAL:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Martialis, meaning “of/like Mars.”
MARCIO:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Marcius, meaning “defense” or “of the sea.”
MARCOS:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Marcus, meaning “defense” or “of the sea.”
MARIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Marius, meaning “male, virile.”
MARTÍN:
Spanish form of Latin Martinus, meaning “of/like Mars.”
MATEO:
Spanish form of Hebrew Mattithyah, meaning “gift of God.”
MAURICIO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Mauricius, meaning “dark-skinned; Moor.”
MAXIMIANO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Maximian, meaning “the greatest.”
MAXIMILIANO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Maximilianus, meaning “the greatest rival.”
MAXIMINO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Maximinus, meaning “the greatest.”
MÁXIMO:
Spanish form of Latin Maximus, meaning “the greatest.”
MELCHOR:
Spanish form of biblical Melchior, meaning “king of light.”
MERLÍN:
Spanish form of Latin Merlinus, meaning “sea fort.”
MIGUEL:
Spanish form of Greek Michaēl, meaning “who is like God?”
MODESTO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Modestus, meaning “moderate, sober.”
MOISÉS:
Spanish form of Hebrew Moshe, meaning “drawn out.”
NACHO:
Pet form of Spanish Ignacio, possibly meaning “unknowing.”
NACIO:
Pet form of Spanish Ignacio, possibly meaning “unknowing.”
NARCISO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Narcissus, possibly meaning “numbness; sleep.”
NATALIO:
Spanish masculine form of Latin Natalia, meaning “birthday,” or in Church Latin “Christmas day.”
NATANAEL:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Greek Nathanael, meaning “given of God” or “whom God gave.”
NAZARIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Nazarius, meaning “of Nazareth.”
NICODEMO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Nicodemus, meaning “victory of the people.”
NICOLAO:
Spanish form of Latin Nicolaus, meaning “victor of the people.”
NICOLÁS:
Spanish form of Latin Nicolaus, meaning “victor of the people.”
NOVIO:
Spanish name meaning “boyfriend.”
OCTAVIO:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Octavius, meaning “eighth.”
ODALIS:
Spanish unisex form of French Odilon, meaning “wealthy.”
OLEGARIO:
Spanish form of Germanic Heilgar, meaning “hearty spearman.”
ÓSCAR:
Spanish form of Old High German Ansgar, meaning “god-spear.”
OSVALDO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Osvaldus, meaning “divine power” or “divine ruler.”
OVIDIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Ovidius, meaning “sheep herder.”
PABLO:
Spanish form of Latin Paulus, meaning “small.”
PACO:
Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisco, meaning “French.”
PANCHO:
Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisco, meaning “French.”
PAQUITO:
Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisco, meaning “French.”
PASCUAL:
Spanish form of Latin Paschalis, meaning “Passover; Easter.”
PASTOR:
Spanish name derived from Latin Pastor, meaning “shepherd.” St. Pastor was a 9-year-old boy who along with his 13-year-old brother, Justus, was martyred at Alcalá de Henares in the early 4th century.
PATRICIO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Patricius, meaning “patrician; of noble birth.”
PAULINO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Paulinus, meaning “small.”
PEDRO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Petrus, meaning “rock, stone.”
PEPE:
Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish José, meaning “(God) shall add (another son).” Compare with another form of Pepe.
PEPITO:
Spanish diminutive form of Portuguese/Spanish José, meaning “(God) shall add (another son).”
PINO:
Italian and Spanish name derived from the word pino, meaning “pine tree.” Compare with another form of Pino.
PÍO:
Spanish form of Latin Pius, meaning “pious.”
PLÁCIDO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Placidus, meaning “calm, placid.”
PLINIO:
Italian form of Roman Plinius, of unknown meaning. In use by the Portuguese and Spanish.
PONCIO:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Pontius, meaning “of the sea; seaman.”
PORFIRIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Greek Porphyrios, meaning “purple.”
PRIMO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Primus, meaning “first.”
PROSPERO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Prosperus, meaning “fortunate, successful.” Shakespeare used this name in his play “The Tempest.”
PRUDENCIO:
Spanish form of Latin Prudentius, meaning “cautious.”
QUIQUE:
Pet form of Spanish Enrique, meaning “home-ruler.” Compare with another form of Quique.
RAFAEL:
German, Portuguese and Spanish form of Hebrew Rephael, meaning “healed of God” or “whom God has healed.”
RAIMUNDO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Frankish German Raginmund, meaning “wise protector.”
RAINERIO:
Spanish form of German Rainer, meaning “wise warrior.”
RAMIRO:
Spanish form of Latin Ramirus, meaning “wise and famous.”
RAMÓN:
Spanish form of German Raginmund, meaning “wise protector.”
RAÚL:
Spanish form of German Radulf, meaning “wise wolf.”
RAYMUNDO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of German Raginmund, meaning “wise protector.”
RÉGULO:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Regulus, meaning “ruler.”
REINALDO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Reginaldus, meaning “wise ruler.”
REMIGIO:
Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Roman Latin Remigius, meaning “oarsman.”
RENATO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Renatus, meaning “reborn.”
REYES:
Spanish religious name meaning “kings,” given in reference to the Magi who visited the baby Jesus.
REYNALDO:
Spanish form of Latin Reynaldus, meaning “wise ruler.”
RICARDO:
Spanish form of Latin Ricardus, meaning “powerful ruler.”
RICO:
Contracted form of Spanish Ricardo, meaning “powerful ruler.” Compare with another form of Rico.
ROBERTO:
Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Latin Robertus, meaning “bright fame.”
RODOLFO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Rudolphus, meaning “famous wolf.”
RODRIGO:
Spanish and Portuguese form of Old High German Hrodric, meaning “famous power.”
ROGELIO:
Spanish form of Latin Rogelius, possibly meaning “prayed for, wished for.”
ROGERIO:
Spanish form of Latin Rogerius, meaning “famous spear.”
ROLANDO:
Spanish form of Latin Orlandus, meaning “famous land.”
ROLDÁN:
Spanish form of Latin Orlandus, meaning “famous land.”
ROMÁN:
Spanish form of Latin Romanus, meaning “Roman.”
ROQUE:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Italian Rocco, meaning “rest.”
ROSARIO:
Spanish unisex name derived from one of the Virgin Mary’s titles: Nuestra Señora del Rosario (“Our Lady of the Rosary”), hence “rosary.”
RUBÉN:
Spanish form of Hebrew Reuwben, meaning “behold, a son!”
RUFINO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Rufinus, meaning “red-haired.”
RUPERTO:
Spanish form of Latin Robertus, meaning “bright fame.”
RUY:
Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Rodrigo, meaning “famous power.”
SABAS:
Spanish form of Arabic Saba, meaning “ole man.”
SAL:
Short form of Spanish Salvador, meaning “savior.” Compare with feminine Sal.
SALOMÓN:
Spanish form of Latin Salomon, meaning “peaceable.”
SALVADOR:
Spanish name derived from Latin Salvator, meaning “savior.”
SANCHO:
Spanish form of Latin Sanctius, meaning “holy.”
SANDALIO:
Spanish form of Latin Sandalius, meaning “true wolf.”
SANS:
Medieval form of Spanish Sancho, meaning “holy.”
SANTIAGO:
Spanish name composed of the word santo “saint” and the name Iago, hence “saint Iago.”
SANTOS:
Portuguese and Spanish name meaning “saints.” This name is sometimes bestowed on a child to invoke the protection of the saints. It is also given to baby boys born on the Feast of All Saints.
SATURNINO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Saturninus, possibly meaning “to sow.”
SAULO:
Spanish form of Latin Saul, meaning “asked for, desired.”
SEBASTIÁN:
Spanish form of Latin Sebastianus, meaning “from Sebaste.”
SERGIO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Sergius, possibly meaning “sergeant.”
SEVE:
Spanish pet form of Italian/Spanish Severiano and Severino, both meaning “stern.”
SEVERIANO:
Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Severianus, meaning “stern.”
SEVERINO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Severinus, meaning “stern.”
SEVERO:
Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Severus, meaning “stern.”
SILVESTRE:
Spanish form of Latin Silvester, meaning “from the forest.”
SILVIO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Silvius, meaning “from the forest.”
SIMÓN:
Spanish form of Hebrew Shimown, meaning “hearkening.”
SOFRONIO:
Spanish form of Latin Sophronius, meaning “self-controlled.”
SOSIMO:
Spanish form of Latin Zosimus, meaning “likely to survive; survivor.”
TACITO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Tacitus, meaning “mute, silent.”
TADEO:
Spanish form of Latin Thaddaeus, meaning “courageous, large-hearted.”
TEOBALDO:
Basque, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Theobaldus, meaning “people-bold.”
TEODORO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Theodorus, meaning “gift of God.”
TEODOSIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Latin Theodosius, meaning “god-giving.”
TEÓDULO:
Spanish form of Latin Theodulus, meaning “god-slave.”
TEÓFILO:
Spanish form of Latin Theophilus, meaning “friend of God.”
TERCERO:
Spanish name meaning “third.”
TIBURCIO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Tiburtius, meaning “of the Tiber (river).”
TIMOTEO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Timotheus, meaning “to honor God.”
TITO:
Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Titus, meaning “fire; to burn” or “straining.”
TOMÁS:
Spanish form of Greek Thōmas, meaning “twin.” Compare with another form of Tomás.
TONIO:
Pet form of Italian/Spanish Antonio, possibly meaning “invaluable.”
TOÑO:
Spanish pet form of Italian/Spanish Antonio, possibly meaning “invaluable.”
TRINIDAD:
Spanish unisex name meaning “trinity.”
TRISTÁN:
Spanish form of French Tristan, probably meaning “riot, tumult.”
ULISES:
Spanish form of Latin Ulixes, probably meaning “to be angry, to hate.”
URBANO:
Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Urbanus, meaning “of the city.”
VALENTÍN:
Spanish form of Latin Valentinus, meaning “healthy, strong.”
VALERIANO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Valerianus, meaning “to be healthy, to be strong.”
VALERIO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Valerius, meaning “to be healthy, to be strong.”
VASCO:
Contracted form of Spanish Velasco, meaning “crow.”
VELASCO:
Medieval Spanish name derived from the surname Velázquez, meaning “crow.”
VENCESLÁS:
Spanish form of Middle Latin Venceslaus, meaning “more glory.”
VICENTE:
Spanish form of Latin Vincentius, meaning “conquering.”
VÍCTOR:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Victor, meaning “conqueror.”
VICTORINO:
Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Victorinus, meaning “conqueror.”
VIDAL:
Spanish form of Roman Latin Vitalis, meaning “of life; vital.”
VINCENÇ:
Catalan-Spanish form of Latin Vincentius, meaning “conquering.”
VINICIO:
Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Vinicius, meaning “vine.”
VIRGILIO:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Virgilius, possibly meaning “flourishing.”
VITO:
Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Vitus, meaning “life.”
WILFREDO:
Spanish form of German Wilfried, meaning “desires peace.”
XIMEN:
Spanish form of Basque Ximun, meaning “hearkening.”
XIMENEZ:
Mexican form of Spanish Ximen, meaning “hearkening.”
ZACARÍAS:
Spanish form of Hebrew Zekaryah, meaning “whom Jehovah remembered.”
