31 Unique Spanish Boy Names & Their Meanings

Spanish is a Romance language, meaning that it is a vernacular descendant of Latin. Spanish is also one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. I have hand-picked 31 unique Spanish boy names to make your decision way easier.

Hermenegildo

Hermenegildo is from the Gothic Ermengild and means ”immense treasure.” Hermenegild is the German variant of Hermenegildo.

Amancio

Amancio means lover and comes from the Latin Amantius (he who loves). Amâncio is the Portuguese form.

Lisandro

Meaning liberator, Lisandro comprises from the Greek elements lysis (releasing) and andros (man) and together is symbolizing ”liberator.” Lysander was a Spartan commander who had an important part in Sparta’s domination of Greece.

Beltrán

Beltrán originates from the Germanic words berht (means bright) and hramn ( meaning raven). The French variant is Bertrand.

Cipriano

Borrowed from the Latin family name Cyprianus, Cipriano means “native of Cyprus.”

Delmiro

Delmiro signifies a powerful warrior or a strong ruler. It has Germanic roots: “del” (that means ”valley”) and “mar” (famous).

Eladio

Eladio means ”a man from Greece” or ”a Greek” and is from the Greek Helladios. Its feminine variants are Eladia or Elladia.

Froilán

Froilán comes from the ancient Germanic Fruela or Froila. It means a wise ruler or lord.

Galdino

Galdino is very popular in Brazil and traces its roots in the Germanic elements gald (that means brave) and win (friend).

Quirino

Quirino means spear and has origins in Quirinus who was a Sabine war god. The Sabines were an Italic people who lived near the Tiber River. They were a people famous for honesty and justice.

Ildefonso

Ildefonso has its roots in the Spanish language and it means eager for battle.

Jenaro

Jenaro has Latin origins and is meaning ”devoted to Janus” or ”January.”

Facts about Spain and the Spanish language

Spanish is the official language in 21 countries. Spanish is regulated by the Royal Spanish Academy.

It’s the only language that uses two exclamation marks,

The Spanish language has more than 93,000 words.

Most people who speak Spanish will call it español, meaning that it comes from España.

Mexico has the largest group of Spanish speakers.

Cristóbal

Cristóbal is a variant of Christopher,and it translates to ”follower of Christ” or ”bearing Christ.”

Adriel

Adriel has Hebrew origins and is symbolizing “flock of God” or “belonging to God.” In the Bible Adriel, the son of Barzillai, from the city of Abel-meholah, is one of King Saul’s sons-in-law.

Isandro

Isandro means warrior or defender of men.

Alaric

Alaric means noble ruler or ruler of all and is linked with the Gothic Alareiks. In the Scandinavian countries, the variety is Alarik, and Alarich in Germany. Matthew Davis portrayed Alaric Saltzman in The CW fantasy drama The Vampire Diaries.

Valentín

Valentin is from the Latin name Valentinus (means power or strong). Saint Valentine was martyred around 270 CE. He was killed by decapitation under Claudius Caesar. There are 11 other saints with this name commemorated in Christianity.

Alejo

Alejo has Spanish and Greek origins and comes from the Latin name Alexius (helper or defender).

Zacarías

Zacarías is from the Hebrew Zekharyah and is meaning ”God has remembered.” Zechariah was a Hebrew prophet and the author of the Book of Zechariah.

Amaro

In Spanish and Italian Amaro means ”bittersweet” or ”bitter.” Amaro is an Italian herbal liqueur that is flavored with several roots and herbs.

Wenceslao

Wenceslao (means greater glory) is from the Slavic Václav that is one of the most common Czech names. Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, was the Prince (kníže) of Bohemia from 921 to 935.

Basilio

Basilio means kingly or royal.

How to pick a unique Spanish name for your baby boy

Balance your wish for uniqueness with the practicality of spelling and pronunciation.

Opt for a name that is easy to pronounce.

You must know that in most Spanish-speaking cultures, people have two family names.

Research the meanings and origins of the name.

Belmiro

Belmiro is symbolizing ”a renowned soldier” or ”famous warrior” and this name is particularly used in Spain and Portugal.

Silvano

Silvano has Latin origins and its meaning comes from the forest or who lives in the forest. In Hungarian, the version of Silvano is Szilvánusz and Sylvain in French.

Bernal

Bernal has its origins in the phrase hijo de Baruch (son of Baruch).

Gaspar

From the Old Persian kaspar, Gaspar is meaning master of treasure or treasure. It is one of the Three Kings who were wise men from the East mentioned in Matthew 2.

Ceferino

Ceferino is from the Greek Zephyros (means ”the west wind”).

Nazario

Nazario has roots in Nazareth which is the hometown of Jesus Christ. Nazario is also the name of the ‘real Ronaldo,’ the Brazilian footballer who scored 15 goals at the FIFA World Cup tournaments.

Dámaso

Dámaso means tamer and comes from the Greek Damasos.

Heriberto

Illustrious warrior or bright warrior.

Macario

Macario means ”fortunate.”