37 Hispanic Boy Names That Start With H

“Hispanic” comes from the Latin term for “Spanish,” Hispanicus. Hispania was the name of the Iberian Peninsula.

Hispanics made up 20% of people in the U.S. in 2025, up from 13% in 2000. I have hand-picked 37 Hispanic boy names that start with the letter H, and the meanings are included.

Hidalgo

Hidalgo is a shortening of the phrase ”hijo de algo” that means ”son of something.” A hidalgo is also a member of the Portuguese and Spanish nobility who enjoyed important privileges.

Hector

Hector is from the Greek Héktōr which means ”anchor” or ”steadfast.” In Greek mythology Hector was a Trojan prince who was widely admired by all. Hector was considered the greatest warrior of Troy. The name Hector is very popular in Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Mexico & Latin America.

Heladio

Heladio comes from the Greek name “Helladios,” that is symbolizing ”Greek” or ”from Greece.”

Hugo

Hugo is a short form of the names Hugbald or Hugbert. Hugo means mind. According to a 2015 report from El País, Lucía and Hugo are among the most popular baby names in Spain.

Hipolito

Hipolito is the Greek moniker of Hippolytus (horse lover). Save

Hernan

Hernan is the Latinized version of the name Fard-nanth that has a meaning that I like, ”spiritual traveler.” Hernán Crespo scored over 300 goals in his career as a professional football player.

Honorato

Honorato comes from the Latin word ”honoratus” and means ”honored.”

Horacio

Horacio is another variant of Horace, meaning timekeeper.

Heron

Heron has its roots in the Greek ‘Heros’ (hero). Heron has two syllables and for a complete list read my list of Baby Boy Names With Two Syllables.

Hiram

Hiram has Hebrew origins and means most noble. Hiram is a good boy’s name that works in Hispanic communities for a Jewish baby.

Huascar

Huascar has its roots in the Quechua language and is symbolizing a chain or rope. Huáscar was Sapa Inca of the Inca Empire from 1527 to 1532.

Homero

Homero is the Spanish variant of the name Homer.

Homer was an ancient Greek poet and the author of the Odyssey and the Iliad, the two Greek epic poems.

Facts about Hispanic culture

National Hispanic Heritage Month had its origins in 1968.

Over 90% of the Spanish-speaking world is Roman Catholic.

The Hispanic family is a close-knit group and the most important social unit.

Huberto

Huberto is from the Germanic culture, more exactly from the Germanic name Hughbert that means ”bright spirit.” It is linked with Saint Hubert of Belgium who bears this name.

Hubaldo

Hubaldo has its origins in the elements hug (which means ”spirit”) and ‘bald (brave). Hubaldo is also spelled Ubaldo.

Hilario

Hilario is a variant of the Latin name Hilarius, which comes from the Latin hilaris meaning “cheerful.”

Huenchul

Huenchul is connected with the indigenous Mapuche culture of Argentina and Chile. It means ”soul of the west.”

Herminio

Herminio is comes from the Latin name Hermenegildus that is symbolizing immense treasure.

Huertas

Huertas is the plural of huerta which means ”vegetable garden.” Huertas is popular in Colombia.

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Heriberto

Illustrious warrior.

Hulises

Hulises has roots in the Greek name Oulises, the Latinized version of the Greek name Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic poem.

Higinio

Higinio means ”wholesome” or ”healthy.”

Huntah

Huntah means hunter.

Humberto

From the Germanic name Hunbert, Humberto is meaning ”renowned warrior.”

How to choose a good Hispanic name for your baby boy

Think about how to choose a Hispanic baby boy name that comes with a natural nickname.

Don’t be afraid to try something new.

Think about a Hispanic name rooted in what your family believes.

Heraldo

Heraldo is from the Portuguese and Spanish languages. Heraldo means ”army leader” and its pronunciation is huh-RAL-doh.

Halcon

Halcon means “falcon” in English.

Heleno

Heleno is has roots from the Greek name “Helenos” that is from the Greek word Helene (torch). In Greek mythology Helenus is the son of King Priam.

Hasiel

Hasiel has Hebrew origins and its meaning is God’s vision or God sees. Hasiel is very common in Hispanic communities.

Heliodoro

From the elements helios (sun) and doron (gift), Heliodoro is symbolizing ”gift of the sun.”

Hermenegildo

Hermenegildo has its origins in Spanish and Portuguese as well as with roots in the Germanic name Hermenegild (that means immense treasure). The French form is Herménégilde. Hermenegildo Portocarrero was a Brazilian military officer who was made a baron on 13 July 1889.

Hinojosa

Hinojosa is a toponymic name, meaning ”one who came from Hinojosa.”

Hermogenes

Hermogenes has a meaning that I find interesting: “born of Hermes.”

Henrique

Henriq is derived from the Old German name Haimirich which means ”ruler of the house.”

Higidio

Higidio is a variant of the Italian name Egidio that is from the name Aegidius (shield).

Hildebrando

Hildebrando is a rare name in Hispanic communities and means “battle sword.”

Honorio

Esteem or respect.

Hospicio

Hospicio is meaning ”hospital.”

Hesiquio

Hesiquio means ”tranquil” like every parent hope his child will be.