Spanish baby names originate from many sources including history, literature, and religion. Names like Sebastián and Mateo or Martina and Sofia are trendy, while José and Manuel or Cecilia and Isabel are classic and never seem to go out of style. You may want to choose a Spanish name to honor your heritage or to pass down a family name. But, many people just like and admire the Spanish language and culture or a specific name within it. So, even if you’re not Hispanic or living in a Spanish speaking part of the world, you can feel free to choose a baby name you love from a different culture. Portugal and Brazil are not technically Hispanic countries, and the primary language is Portuguese, not Spanish. However, while the two languages are distinctly different, they are close. Many of the names from these countries are very similar, if not the same as those from Spain and Hispanic countries. Therefore, this list of Spanish baby names includes those that are popular in Portugal and Brazil, as well.
Popular Spanish Baby Names for Girls
Here are some popular and unique Spanish baby names for girls along with their meanings, origins, and other fun facts.Ftw
Alejandra
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Protector and defender of humankindAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alejandrina, Alyjandra, Alajandra, Alexandra, Alexi, Alex, Lexi, Ali, Allie, AllyFamous Namesakes: Singer Alejandra Guzmán, Olympic athlete Alejandra GarciaPeak Popularity: Alejandra was most popular in 1993 when it reached number 147 on the list of the top 1,000 names for girls. It has dropped a little in the last 25 years and was number 544 in 2020.
Alondra
Origin: SpanishMeaning: A larkAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alondria, Alandra, Alondrah, Alondrina, Alondre, Alonda, Ally, LondiFamous Namesakes: Writer Alondra Nelson, voice actress Alondra HidalgoPeak Popularity: Alondra has been relatively popular in the United States since 1995, and reached its highest rank of 120 in 2005. In Puerto Rico, it was the most popular name in 2009 but dropped to number 64 in 2020.
Aurora
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: The dawn, the sunrise or lightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Arora, Arorah, Aroarah, Aurore, Aurorah, Rory, RorieFamous Namesakes: Actress Aurora Clavel, actress Aurora MirandaPeak Popularity: Aurora has been a top 1,000 name for over 100 years. It has been a top 100 name since 2015 and reached number 36 in 2020.
Catalina
Origin: SpanishMeaning: PureAlternative Spellings & Variations: Catelina, Catalena, Katalena, Katalina, Catarina, Katarina, Catrina, Katrina, Cathalina, Kathalina, Kathline, Kathleen, Cathline, Cathy, Kathy, Kat, CatFamous Namesakes: Actress Catalina Sandino Moreno, former U.S. Treasurer Catalina Vasquez VillalpandoPeak Popularity: Catalina was a top 1,000 name from 1920 to 1935, then it dropped off the list. Almost 55 years later, Catalina returned to the top 1,000 in 1989 and was number 178 in 2020.
Cecilia
Origin: SpanishMeaning: BlindAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cecelia, Cacelia, Cicilia, Sicilia, Sicelia, Cecile, Celia, Ceil, Ceci, Cece, SissyFamous Namesakes: Boxer Cecilia Braekhus, actress Cecilia FreirePeak Popularity: Cecilia is a classic and consistent name. It has been in the top 500 for more than a century. It was number 199 in 1900 and number 147 in 2020.
Clara
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Clear and brightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Klara, Khlara, Clarah, Clare, Claire, ClarissaFamous Namesakes: Civil rights leader Clara Lemlich, actress Clara HortonPeak Popularity: Clara is another traditionally popular name. It was a top 50 name in the early part of the 20th century and was number 19 in 1900. In 2020, it ranked 103.
Claudia
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Lame, crippled, and limpingAlternative Spellings & Variations: Claudiah, Claude, Klaudia, Cloudia, Claudine, Claudina, Claudette, ClaudieFamous Namesakes: Model Claudia Schiffer, musician Claudia FelicianoPeak Popularity: Claudia has been a top 1,000 name for well over 100 years, but it has been declining in the last 15. It fell from number 200 in 2000 to number 872 in 2018.
Concepción
Origin: Spanish Meaning: The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary Alternative Spellings & Variations: Conchita, Concepta, Concetta, Conchetta, Concha, Conxita Famous Namesakes: Bullfighter Concepción (Conchita) Cintrón, tennis player Conchita Martinez Peak Popularity: Concepción was a top 1,000 name for girls from before 1900 until 1937, but it has not been on the list since.
Consuelo
Origin: SpanishMeaning: One who gives comfort and provides consolationAlternative Spellings & Variations: Consuela, Consuello, Consuella, Consuelita, Consolata, ConswelloFamous Namesakes: Fashion editor Consuelo Crespi, comedian Consuelo DuvalPeak Popularity: Consuelo was a the top 1,000 name from 1902 until 1983. It was most popular in 1930.
Cruz
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: The crossAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cruise, Cruze, Cruzita, Cruzitte, Kruz, Kruze, KruisePeak Popularity: Cruz is a gender-neutral name that can be given to a girl or a boy, but it’s not new. It teetered as a top 1,000 name for girls from 1919 through 1940.
Dulce
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese Meaning: Sweet like candy Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dulcea, Dulcee, Dulcia, Dulsea, Doulce, Doulcea, Dulcie Famous Namesakes: Singer Dulce Maria, Olympic athlete Dulce Piña Peak Popularity: Dulce hit the top 1,000 list for girls in 1990. It was most popular in 2007 with a rank of 264.
Elena
Origin: Spanish Meaning: Beautiful bright shining light Alternative Spellings & Variations: Elaina, Yelena, Helena, Elene, Elaine, Ileana, Alena, Elina, Elana, Lena, Ella, Jelena Famous Namesakes: Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, actress Elena Kampouris Peak Popularity: Elena has been a long-established name for well over a century, although its popularity has been on the rise in the last 20 years. It hit the top 100 in 2015 and was number 55 in 2020.
Elisa
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Devoted to GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Eliza, Elicia, Elisha, Lisa, Elise, ElyseFamous Namesakes: Actress Elisa Donovan, singer Elisa ToffoliPeak Popularity: Elisa is another classic name. Its most popular year in the last 100 years was 1981 when it reached a rank of 311.
Emilia
Origin: Spanish Meaning: A rival and competitor Alternative Spellings & Variations: Emelia, Amelia, Amila, Emelie, Emilie, Emilee, Emily, Emmie, Milly, Millie Famous Namesakes: Actress Emilia Clarke, writer Emilia Pardo Bazan Peak Popularity: Emilia was a the top 1,000 name in the early part of the 20th century, but fell out of favor in the 1940s. It reappeared in the 1980s and has been steadily gaining in popularity. In 2020, it was number 40.
Esperanza
Origin: SpanishMeaning: HopeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Esparazna, EspeFamous Namesakes: Artist Esperanza Martinez, musician Esperanza SpaldingPeak Popularity: Esperanza has been in the top 1,000 for most of the last 100 years. It was most popular in 1929 with a rank of 446.
Eugenia
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Regal and born into high societyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Eugena, Eugina, Eugynia, Eugenie, Eugenya, Eugeny, GenieFamous Namesakes: Author Eugenia Price, model Eugenia SilvaPeak Popularity: Eugenia is a traditional name that was in the top 1,000 before 1900 and until 1984. It is now less common.
Fabiola
Origin: SpanishMeaning: BeanAlternative Spellings & Variations: Fabia, Faviola, Fabiolah, Fabeola, Fabrizia, FabiFamous Namesakes: Skateboarder Fabiola Da Silva, tennis player Fabiola ZuluagaPeak Popularity: Fabiola became a top 1,000 name in 1986. It was most popular in 1995 when it reached a rank of 664, but it fell off the list in 2007. However, it is still popular in Puerto Rico where it was a top 100 name in 2020.
Gabriela
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: God is the strength and heroAlternative Spellings & Variations: Gabriella, Gabriele, Gabrielle, Gabryela, GabyFamous Namesakes: Actress Gabriela Spanic, tennis player Gabriela SabatiniPeak Popularity: Gabriela hit the top 1,000 list in 1965. Its popularity has grown ever since, and it reached a peak of 102 in 2003. Gabriela was number 37 in Puerto Rico in 2020.
Gloria
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Glorious and full of praiseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Glorea, Glorhea, GloriahFamous Namesakes: Singer Gloria Estefan, designer Gloria VanderbiltPeak Popularity: Gloria has been popular for over 100 years. It was a top 50 name from 1923 to 1956, and it was number 578 in 2020.
Guadalupe
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Named for the Guadalupe River, the town in Spain, or the patron saint.Alternative Spellings & Variations: Guadelupe, Guadeloupe, Lupe, LupitaFamous Namesakes: Olympic athlete Guadalupe Canseco, Miss Universe 1991 Lupita JonesPeak Popularity: Guadalupe has been in the top 1,000 for more than a century. It reached number 210 in the U.S. in 1997. It is also very common in Mexico.
Isabel
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese Meaning: One who loves and commits to God Alternative Spellings & Variations: Izabel, Isabelle, Isabela, Isabella, Izabela, Izabella, Isobel, Isobelle, Bella, Isa, Izzy Famous Namesakes: Singer Isabel Pantoja, actress Isabel Sanford Peak Popularity: Isabel is a classic name. It was number 185 in 1900 and number 157 in 2020. It’s also a top 100 name in Spain and Portugal.
Isidora
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Strong and beautiful giftAlternative Spellings & Variations: Isadora, Isadore, Izadore, Isidoria, Isadoria, Isa, Iza, DoraFamous Namesakes: Artist Isidora Zegers, actress Isidora VivesPeak Popularity: Isidora is a unique name that does not appear in the top 1,000.
Jade
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Green and like the gemstoneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jayde, Jada, Jadin, Jaden, Jayda, Jadie, JadineFamous Namesakes: Designer Jade Jagger, Olympic athlete Jade BarbosaPeak Popularity: Jade hit the top 1,000 in 1975 and quickly rose to its highest rank of 86 in 2002. In 2020, it was ranked 97.
Juana
Origin: SpanishMeaning: God is gracious and mercifulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Juanna, Juanita, Jane, Joan, JoannaFamous Namesakes: Singer Juana Molina, artist Juana LumermanPeak Popularity: Juana was a top 1,000 name for most of the last 100 years. It became less common around 2000 and has not been in the top 1,000 since 2002.
Juliana
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese Meaning: Forever young Alternative Spellings & Variations: Julianna, Giuliana, Juliannah, Julita, Juliette, Julieta, Julie, Julia, Julianne, Julie, Jules, Julian Famous Namesakes: Philosopher Juliana González Valenzuela, actress Julianna Margulies Peak Popularity: Juliana has been around for a very long time, but it is more popular than ever in recent years. It reached number 146 in 2010 and maintains a ranking around that number.
Laura
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese Meaning: Crowned in laurel or from the laurel tree Alternative Spellings & Variations: Laurita, Laurel, Laurette, Lauretta, Lauren, Laurena, Laurie, Lori Famous Namesakes: Writer Laura Ingalls Wilder, designer Laura Ashley Peak Popularity: Laura was in the top 100 for most of the 20th century. In 1969, it reached number 10. It has dropped a little in the ranks since 2002 and was number 357 in 2020.
Leticia
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Joy and happinessAlternative Spellings & Variations: Letitia, Latisha, Letizia, LetishiaFamous Namesakes: Skateboarder Leticia Bufoni, TV personality Leticia CastroPeak Popularity: Leticia was on the top 1,000 list from 1950 until 2008. It was most popular in 1976.
Lola
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Full of sorrowAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lolita, Lolah, LowlaFamous Namesakes: Actress Lola Glaudini, singer Lola FalanaPeak Popularity: Lola is a vintage name that was number 114 in 1900. It remained a top 1,000 name until 1981, then it disappeared until 2001. Now it’s making a comeback, and it was number 240 in 2020.
Lucia
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese Meaning: Light Alternative Spellings & Variations: Lucita, Luicia, Luciah, Luciana, Lucie, Lucy, Luca, Lucas Famous Namesakes: Actress Lucia Moniz, writer Lucía González, Peak Popularity: Lucia has been in the top 1,000 for more than 100 years. It was number 163 in the U.S. in 2020, and number 1 in Spain from 2003 to 2018 and number 2 in 2020.
Luisa
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: WarriorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Louisa, Luisita, Luisana, Louiza, Luiza, LuzFamous Namesakes: Writer Luisa Castro, singer Luisa SobralPeak Popularity: Luisa is an old name that has made the top 1,000 at times over the last 100 years. Its highest rank was 750 in 1911.
Margarita
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Pearl or the daisy flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Margherita, Margharita, Margarite, Margaret, MargoFamous Namesakes: Former First Lady of Mexico Margarita Zavala, actress Margarita LevievaPeak Popularity: Margarita was most popular in 1950 with a rank of 334. It dropped out of the top 1,000 in 2007 and is now less common.
Marina
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: From the sea or loves the seaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Marena, Merina, Mariana, Marinda Maritza, Martina, Maribel, MarinFamous Namesakes: Actress Marina de Tavira, actress Marina Ruy BarbosaPeak Popularity: Marina has been a top 1,000 name for most of the last century. It was most popular in the U.S. in 1994 when it reached 218. It is a top 100 name in Spain.
Mariposa
Origin: SpanishMeaning: ButterflyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Maryposa, Marriposa, Mareposa, Mariposah, MariPeak Popularity: Mariposa is unique and not a top 1,000 name.
Marisol
Origin: SpanishMeaning: The solitude of the Virgin Mary, or the sun and the seaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Marisole, Marizol, Marrisol, Merisol, Marisal, Marisel, Marisa, MariFamous Namesakes: Actress Marisol Nichols, artist Marisol EscobarPeak Popularity: Marisol has been declining in popularity but is still in the top 1000. It was most popular in 1996 when it reached 235. In 2020, it was ranked 974.
Mercedes
Origin: SpanishMeaning: MercifulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Mercedita, Mersaydes, Mersades, Mercedis, Mercides, Merci, Mercy, MerceFamous Namesakes: Olympic athlete Mercedes Peris, actress Mercedes McCambridgePeak Popularity: Mercedes has been a top 1,000 name since before 1900. It was most popular in 1991 when it reached a rank of 164. But, its use has declined in the last 15 years, and it fell off the list in 2015.
Milagros
Origin: SpanishMeaning: MiraclesAlternative Spellings & Variations: Milagro, Millagros, Milagritos, Milagrosa, MiliFamous Namesakes: Model Milagros Schmoll, actress Milagros FloresPeak Popularity: Milagros is not too common, but it did make it into the top 1,000 from 1954 to 1970 and from 2008 to 2011.
Natalia
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Born on Christmas DayAlternative Spellings & Variations: Natala, Natalya, Nathalia, Natalie, Talia, ThaliaFamous Namesakes: Singer Natalia Jiménez, actress Natalia TenaPeak Popularity: Natalia was a top 1,000 name from 1925 to 1929 and in 1934. Then, it turned up again 40 years later in 1975 and quickly rose in the ranks. It was 84 in 2020.
Paloma
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Beautiful doveAlternative Spellings & Variations: Palloma, Palomma, Peloma, PilomaFamous Namesakes: Designer Paloma Picasso, singer Paloma FaithPeak Popularity: Paloma reached the top 1,000 in 1993. It was most popular in 2010 when it reached a rank of 702.
Paula
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Small and petiteAlternative Spellings & Variations: Paola, Paulita, Pauline, Paulette, Paulina, PolaFamous Namesakes: Singer Paula Abdul, Chef Paula DeenPeak Popularity: Paula is a traditional name. It was in the top 100 from 1943 to 1975. In recent years, it has been losing ground in the U.S. and dropped to number 822 in 2020. However, it has been in the top five names in Spain for 20 years and was a top 100 name in Puerto Rico in 2020.
Paz
Origin: SpanishMeaning: PeacefulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Pazz, Paza, Pazita, PaziaFamous Namesakes: Actress Paz Vega, actress Paz De la HuertaPeak Popularity: Paz is a unique name and not in the top 1,000.
Pilar
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Pillar of strengthAlternative Spellings & Variations: Pillar, Pilare, Pilarre, Pylar, Pilaer, PiliFamous Namesakes: Singer Pilar Montenegro, actress Pilar PalletePeak Popularity: Pilar is not a common name in the U.S. and not on the top 1,000 list.
Ramona
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Wise protectorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ramonna, Ramonha, Ramonah, Romona, Remona, Raymona, Raimona, Ramonda, RayFamous Namesakes: Actress Ramona Marquez, reality TV star Ramona SingerPeak Popularity: Ramona has been a popular name for girls for more than a century. It reached its highest rank in 1928 at 117. In 1988, it dropped off the top 1,000 list, but it popped back up again in 2016 and was number 816 in 2020.
Rosa
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese Meaning: Like the rose blossom Alternative Spellings & Variations: Rose, Rosie, Rosario, Rosita, Rosaline, Rosalie, Rosalinda Famous Namesakes: Civil rights leader Rosa Parks, actress Rosa Salazar Peak Popularity: Rosa is a conventional name. It was very popular in the first half of the 20th century, but it’s a little less popular now. It was number 69 in 1900 and number 639 in 2020.
Savannah
Origin: SpanishMeaning: The open plains or a grassland without treesAlternative Spellings & Variations: Savanna, Savana, Savanah, Sevannah, Sevanna, Savanneh, Vanna, VannahFamous Namesakes: News anchor Savannah Guthrie, basketball wife Savannah JamesPeak Popularity: Savannah is an old name. It was in the top 1,000 in the year 1900 and through the late 1920s. It fell out of favor after 1931. It reemerged in 1983 and its popularity has steadily increased. It has been a top 100 name in the U.S. since 1993. In 2020, it was at 67.
Selena
Origin: SpanishMeaning: The moonAlternative Spellings & Variations: Salina, Selina, Selene, Salene, Celine, Celena, Celina, Saleen, Saleena, Sela, CeliaFamous Namesakes: Singer and actress Selena Gomez, singer Selena QuintanillaPeak Popularity: Selena has been in the top 1,000 since 1958. Its most popular year was 1995 when it reached number 91. In 2020, it was ranked 241.
Sierra
Origin: SpanishMeaning: From the mountainsAlternative Spellings & Variations: Siera, Syera, Seara, SierrahFamous Namesakes: Actress Sierra McCormick, singer Sierra SwanPeak Popularity: Sierra made the top 1,000 in 1978. It was most popular in 1999 at a rank of 49, but has dropped to the 400s in recent years.
Sofia
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese Meaning: Having great wisdom Alternative Spellings & Variations: Sophia, Sophie, Sofie, Sofea, Sofiya Famous Namesakes: Actress Sofia Vergara, actress Sofia Carson Peak Popularity: Sofia is very popular. It has been a top 100 name in the U.S. since 2003 and was number 17 in 2020. It is also a top name in Portugal as well as Mexico, Spain, and other Spanish speaking countries.
Soledad
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Solitude, solitaryAlternative Spellings & Variations: Solada, Solita, Sole, SolFamous Namesakes: Journalist Soledad O’Brien, actress Soledad MirandaPeak Popularity: Soledad made the top 1,000 list one time in the last 100 years in 1929.
Tia
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Aunt or princessAlternative Spellings & Variations: Tea, Tiah Thia, TheaFamous Namesakes: Actress Tia Carrere, actress Tia MowryPeak Popularity: Tia was on the top 1,000 list in 1957 and from 1962 through 2012.
Yolanda
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Modest and beautiful like a violet flowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Yolandah, Yalanda, Yolana, Yolande, Yolannda, Yolonda, Yolada, Yolanta, Yolanthe, Ianthe, Iolanthe, Violet, Yolie, Yoli, YoleeFamous Namesakes: Basketball player Yolanda Griffith, singer Yolanda AdamsPeak Popularity: Yolanda is a traditional name that has been commonplace since 1905. It had its best year in 1972 reaching number 89. However, it has been declining in popularity in the last 20 years.
Popular Spanish Baby Names for Boys
Check out these popular and unique Spanish baby names for boys along with their meanings, origins, and other interesting information.
Adriano
Origin: Portuguese Meaning: Dark and from the Adriatic Sea Alternative Spellings & Variations: Adrieno, Adrianno, Adryano, Adreano, Adrian Famous Namesakes: Actor Adriano Zendejas, musician Adriano Correia de Oliveira Peak Popularity: Adriano is a unique name that is not in the top 1,000 in the U.S.
Alejandro
Origin: Spanish Meaning: Protector and defender of humankind Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alejandrino, Alejo, Alisandro, Alessandro, Alexander, Alex, Zander, Xander Famous Namesakes: Musician Alejandro Escovedo, director Alejandro González Iñárritu Peak Popularity: Alejandro has been a top 1,000 name in the U.S. since 1920. It was most popular in 2001 when it reached 88. It is a top 10 name in Spain and Mexico.
Alfonso
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Prepared and ready for battleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alphonso, Alphonzo, Alfanso, Alfanzo, Alfie, Alf, Alfons, Alfonz, Fonzie, FonsieFamous Namesakes: Actor Alfonso Ribeiro, baseball player Alfonso SorianoPeak Popularity: Alfonso is a time-honored name that has been in the top 1,000 for over 100 years. It was most popular in 1929 with a rank of 294. It was number 941 in 2020.
Antonio
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Praiseworthy and pricelessAlternative Spellings & Variations: Antonino, Antonello, Antonyo, Antonin, Anthony, Antoni, TonyFamous Namesakes: Actor Antonio Banderas, football player Antonio BrownPeak Popularity: Antonio is a traditional name that has been popular for well over a century, ranking in the top 100 from 1972 to 2007, but dropping since. It is a top 100 name in Spain.
Arturo
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Courageous and strongAlternative Spellings & Variations: Artoro, Arthuro, Arturro, Arty, Artie, Arthur, ArtFamous Namesakes: Boxer Arturo Gatti, musician Arturo SandovalPeak Popularity: Arturo has been a top 1,000 name since the early 1900s. It was most popular in 1990 reaching a rank of 258.
Bartolo
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Child of the farmerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Bartolow, Barto, Bartoli, Bartholo, Bartholomew, BartFamous Namesakes: Baseball player Bartolo ColónPeak Popularity: Bartolo is a unique name that is not in the top 1,000.
Benito
Origin: SpanishMeaning: BlessedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Bennito, Beneto, Benido, Benicio, Bonito, Benedict, Benny, Bennie, BenFamous Namesakes: Dictator Benito Mussolini, writer Benito Pérez GaldósPeak Popularity: Benito has made the top 1,000 list for most of the last century. It was most popular in 1929 with a rank of 513. It was number 1000 in 2001 and 983 in 2003. It has not been a top 1,000 name since.
Carlos
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: ManlyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Carlo, Carlito, Carolo, Carolos, Karlos, Carlow, Charles, Carl, KarlFamous Namesakes: Musician Carlos Santana, actor Carlos Pena, Jr.Peak Popularity: Carlos is a classic name that has been very common for well over a century. It was number 360 in 1900 and in the top 100 from 1970 to 2013. It is a top 100 name in Spain, Portugal, and Puerto Rico.
Cesar
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Having long, thick hairAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cesare, Cezar, Ceasar, Sar, ZarFamous Namesakes: Actor Cesar Romero, baseball player César HernándezPeak Popularity: Cesar has been a top 1,000 name since 1948, It was most popular in 2004 at a rank of 157.
Cristóbal
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Follower and believer of ChristAlternative Spellings & Variations: Christobal, Kristobal, Christo, Cristo, Christos, Christian, Christopher, Chris, Cris, KrisFamous Namesakes: Designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, hockey player Cristobal HuetPeak Popularity: Cristobal has bounced on and off the top 1,000 list from 1975 through 2007. It was most popular in 2001 when it ranked 708.
Cruz
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: The crossAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cruise, Cruze, Cruzita, Cruzitte, Kruz, Kruze, KruiseFamous Namesakes: Musician Cruz Martinez, politician Cruz BustamantePeak Popularity: Cruz has been a top 1,000 name for boys for most of the last century. It was most popular in 2013 with a rank of 278.
Damian
Origin: Spanish Meaning: One who conquers and tames Alternative Spellings & Variations: Damien, Damion, Damiano, Daymon, Daymion, Daymian, Damianos Famous Namesakes: Actor Damian Lewis, singer Damian Marley Peak Popularity: Damian made the top 1,000 list in 1952. It had its best year in 2013 when it reached number 98.
Diego
Origin: SpanishMeaning: The one who follows or comes afterAlternative Spellings & Variations: Diago, Diegoh, Dago, Dyego, DiogoFamous Namesakes: Actor Diego Gonzalez, actor Diego VelázquezPeak Popularity: Diego made the top 1,000 in the United States in 1958 and been on it consistently since 1963. It was in the top 100 in the United States from 2002 to 2011. Diego is extremely popular in Hispanic countries and a top 100 name in places such as Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Domingo
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Born on Sunday, the Lord’s DayAlternative Spellings & Variations: Demingo, Dominko, Domenico, Domini, Domino, Dominic, DomFamous Namesakes: Chocolate maker Domingo Ghirardelli, baseball player Domingo SantanaPeak Popularity: Domingo was in the top 1,000 from 1902 until 1993. It was most popular in 1946 when it ranked 462. It is less common in the U.S. today.
Eduardo
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Wealthy defenderAlternative Spellings & Variations: Edwardo, Eduordo, Eduard, Edward, Duarte, Eddie, Eddy, EdFamous Namesakes: Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, soccer player Eduardo CarvalhoPeak Popularity: Eduardo has been a consistent top 1,000 name since 1918. It was most popular in 2001 when it reached 112, but it has been dropping since. It’s a top 100 name in Spain, Portugal, and Puerto Rico. In 2020, it ranked 328.
Emilio
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Challenger and winner Alternative Spellings & Variations: Emilioh, Emileo, Emiliano, Emile, EmilFamous Namesakes: Actor Emilio Estevez, baseball player Emilio BonifacioPeak Popularity: Emilio is a traditional name for boys and has been in the top 1,000 for over 100 years. In recent years it ranks around 300.
Enrique
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Ruler of the houseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Enrico, Enric, Enrick, Enricko, Enrikay, Henry, Rico, RiccoFamous Namesakes: Singer Enrique Iglesias, former Mexican President Enrique Peña NietoPeak Popularity: Enrique has been a top 1,000 name for more than a century. It was most popular in 2000 when it reached 221.
Ernesto
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Sincere and determinedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ernest, Earnesto, Earnest, Erno, Ernie, NestoFamous Namesakes: Soccer player Ernesto Farías, musician Ernesto LecuonaPeak Popularity: Ernesto has been in the top 1,000 for the last century. It was most popular in 1981 with a rank of 291.
Esteban
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Wearing a victory crownAlternative Spellings & Variations: Estevan, Estebon, Estabon, Estebann, Estebahn, Esteven, Estephan, Estephen, Estefan, EstafenFamous Namesakes: Baseball player Esteban Loaiza, soccer player Esteban CambiassoPeak Popularity: Esteban has been consistently popular since the 1960s. Its most popular year in the U.S. was 2005 when it hit number 320. It was a top 100 name in Puerto Rico in 2020. In 2020, it was ranked 468 in the United States.
Eugenio
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Born into high societyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Eugenie, Eujenio, Eugen, Eugeno, Gene, Geno, GinoFamous Namesakes: Actor Eugenio Derbez, baseball player Eugenio SuárezPeak Popularity: Eugenio has been in the top 1,000 eight times between 1907 and 1982. In those years, its highest rank was 892.
Fabio
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Bean growerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Fabioh, Fabyo, Faybio, Fabiano, Fabian, Fabien, Fablo, Fabrizio, FabFamous Namesakes: Actor Fábio Lago, Chef Fabio VivianiPeak Popularity: Fabio is not a common name and has not been in the top 1,000 during the last 100 years.
Felipe
Origin: SpanishMeaning: One who loves and befriends horsesAlternative Spellings & Variations: Felippe, Fellipe, Felepe, Filipe, Felip, Phillipe, Phillip, Philip, PhilFamous Namesakes: Olympic athlete Felipe Kitadai, race car driver Felipe NasrPeak Popularity: Felipe is a classic name for boys and has been a top 1,000 name for well over 100 years. It was most popular in 1981 when it reached a rank of 371. It has been losing ground since. In 2020, it was ranked 865.
Fernando
Origin: SpanishMeaning: A brave and daring adventurerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Fernand, Ferdinand, Ferdinando, FerdoFamous Namesakes: Painter Fernando Gallego, actor Fernando LamasPeak Popularity: Fernando is another name that has been popular for over a century. It hit its highest rank of 149 in 1997. In 2020, it ranked 342.
Francisco
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Free one or from FranceAlternative Spellings & Variations: Francesco, Franchesco, Fransisco, Frances, Francis, Franco, Frisco, Frank, Fran, Cisco, Chico, PacoFamous Namesakes: Artist Francisco Goya, explorer Francisco Vásquez de CoronadoPeak Popularity: Francisco is a traditional name that has been in the top 500 in the U.S. since before 1900, with its best year being 1991 at 114. It was the 17th most popular name in Portugal in 2020 and usually ranks in the top 50 in Spain.
Geraldo
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Rules by the spearAlternative Spellings & Variations: Giraldo, Gerraldo, Geralde, Geroldo, Gerroldo, Giuraldo Gerald, GerryFamous Namesakes: Football player Geraldo Boldewijn, baseball player Geraldo Guzmán.Peak Popularity: Geraldo is not that common. It made the top 1,000 list one time in the last 100 years. That was in 1988 when it ranked 892.
Hector
Origin: SpanishMeaning: To hold onto and restrain, unyieldingAlternative Spellings & Variations: Hecter, Hectar, Hectyr, Heckter, Hecktor, Hectir, HecturFamous Namesakes: Actor Hector Elizondo, writer Hector MunroPeak Popularity: Hector is relatively popular. It reached its highest rank in the U.S. in 1992 at 156. It is in the top 100 in Spain and Puerto Rico.
Javier
Origin: SpanishMeaning: New houseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Javiar, Havier, Javiero, Zavier, XavierFamous Namesakes: Baseball player Javier Baez, Actor Javier MunozPeak Popularity: Javier has been a top 1,000 since 1940. It was most popular in the U.S. in 2001 when it reached 149. Javier is also a common name in Spain.
Jerónimo
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Holy and sacred nameAlternative Spellings & Variations: Geronimo, Jerome, Jerry, GerryFamous Namesakes: Soccer player Jerónimo Morales Neumann, explorer Jerónimo de AlderetePeak Popularity: Jeronimo is a unique name that does not appear in the top 1,000.
Joaquin
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Established by GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Joaquim, Jocquin, Joachim, Joakin, Joakim, JoFamous Namesakes: Actor Joaquin Phoenix, baseball player Joaquín BenoitPeak Popularity: Joaquin has been in the top 1,000 since the early part of the 20th century, but started to pick up popularity in the 1960s. It was most popular in 2008 with a rank of 275.
Jorge
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: A farmer or someone who loves and works with the landAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jorje, George, Gorge, Giorge, Jorgio, Gorgio, Jorgie, GorgieFamous Namesakes: Baseball player Jorge Posada, Actor Jorge GarciaPeak Popularity: Jorge has shown up consistently in the top 1,000 since 1935. Its best year was 2000 when it hit number 107. It is a top 100 name in Spain, Portugal, and Puerto Rico.
José
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese Meaning: God will add or increase Alternative Spellings & Variations: Josito, Joseito, Joselito, Joesay, Joseph, Joe, Joey Famous Namesakes: Baseball player José Canseco, singer José Feliciano Peak Popularity: José has been a top name in the U.S. for over a century. It has been in the top 100 since 1963 and reached number 28 in 2004. It is also a common name in Spain, Puerto Rico, and other Spanish speaking countries.
Juan
Origin: Spanish Meaning: God is gracious Alternative Spellings & Variations: Juann, Jwan, Juanito, Euan, John, Jean Famous Namesakes: Former President of Argentina Juan Perón, explorer Juan Ponce de León Peak Popularity: Juan is another familiar name in the U.S. and Spanish speaking countries around the world. It has been a top 1,000 for more than 100 years and reached number 46 in the U.S. in 1999. In 2020, it was ranked 145.
Leonardo
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese Meaning: Bold like a lion Alternative Spellings & Variations: Lenardo, Lyonardo, Leoncio, Leocadio, Leon, Leonn, Leone, Leo Famous Namesakes: Artist Leonardo da Vinci, actor Leonardo DiCaprio Peak Popularity: Leonardo has been on the top 1,000 since the early 1900s, but has been gaining popularity in recent years. It became a top 100 name in 2016 when it ranked 95. It’s also a top 100 name in Puerto Rico.
Lorenzo
Origin: SpanishMeaning: From where the laurel trees growAlternative Spellings & Variations: Laurenzo, Larenzo, Loranzo, Laurence, Lawrence, Larry, Lorie, LorryFamous Namesakes: Actor Lorenzo Lamas, football player Lorenzo CarterPeak Popularity: Lorenzo is a classic name that has maintained popularity for well over a century. Its most popular year in the U.S. was 2019 with a rank of 146. That same year, it was number 7 in Brazil.
Luis
Origin: SpanishMeaning: A warriorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Luiz, Luisito, Louis, LouFamous Namesakes: Actor Luis Antonio Ramos, writer Luis de CamõesPeak Popularity: Luis is a time-honored name that has been around for quite some time. It made the top 100 in the U.S. from 1980 to 2014 and continues to be common. It is also very popular in Spanish speaking countries such as Puerto Rico and Spain.
Manuel
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: God is with usAlternative Spellings & Variations: Mannuel, Manual, Manuelle, Manuelo, Manolo, Manolito, Manny, EmmanuelFamous Namesakes: Baseball player Manuel “Manny” Ramirez, soccer player Manuel LanziniPeak Popularity: Manuel is another age-old name that has been popular for over a century, ranking in the top 200 until 2010, and dropping since. It is also a top name in Spain.
Mateo
Origin: SpanishMeaning: A gift from GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Matteo, Mate, Matias, Mathias, Matthew, Mat, Matt, TeoFamous Namesakes: Actor Mateo Arias, soccer player Mateo MusacchioPeak Popularity: Mateo hit the top 1,000 list in 1995 and has seen tremendous growth in popularity. It made the top 100 in 2015 and reached number 20 in 2020. It is also popular in many Spanish speaking countries such as Spain, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
Miguel
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Who is like or closest to GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Migel, Meguel, Megel, Michael, Michel, Mike, MickyFamous Namesakes: Actor Miguel Ferrer, baseball player Miguel CabreraPeak Popularity: Miguel is a well-established and vintage name. In the U.S. it was most popular 1990 to 2007 when it was in the top 100. It is also a very common and popular name in Puerto Rico, Spain, and Portugal.
Orlando
Origin: SpanishMeaning: From the famous landAlternative Spellings & Variations: Orlondo, Orlande, Orland, Orlonde, Orlond, Orly, OrlieFamous Namesakes: Actor Orlando Bloom, baseball player Orlando “El Duque” HernándezPeak Popularity: Orlando is another name that has been in the top 1,000 for over a century. It was most popular in 1975 when it ranked 246.
Pablo
Origin: SpanishMeaning: SmallAlternative Spellings & Variations: Paublo, Pabo, Pavlo, Paulo, Palo, Paolo, Paul, PaulieFamous Namesakes: Baseball player Pablo Sandoval, soccer player Pablo ZabaletaPeak Popularity: Pablo is a top 1,000 name for over 100 years. Its best year in the U.S. was 2005 when it reached 284. It has been in the top five names in Spain for over 20 years and was number 63 in Puerto Rico in 2020.
Pasqual
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Passover, born at Easter timeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Pasquale, Pascasio, Posqual, Pascal, Pascual, Pascale, PascqualFamous Namesakes: Baseball player Pasqual Coco, writer Pasqual ScanuPeak Popularity: Pasqual is not very common and not a top 1,000 name in the United States.
Pedro
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Solid and dependable like a stone or rockAlternative Spellings & Variations: Pedroh, Pedrio, Pedrito, Petro, Petrolino, Piero, Pero, Peter, PeteFamous Namesakes: Baseball player Pedro Martinez, actor Pedro PascalPeak Popularity: Pedro is a traditionally popular name and has been for a long time, usually ranking in the 300s in the U.S. It is also a top 100 name in Spain, Argentina, and Portugal.
Ramon
Origin: SpanishMeaning: A wise protector and advisorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ramone, Ramono, Raymondo, Reymundo, Raymon, Raymond, RayFamous Namesakes: Actor Ramón Rodríguez, baseball player Ramón HernándezPeak Popularity: Ramon is another classic name. Its most popular year was 1930 when it reached 183.
Ricardo
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: A powerful rulerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Riccardo, Richardo, Ricard, Ritchardo, Richard, Rich, Rick, Ricky, ChicoFamous Namesakes: Actor Ricardo Montálban, actor Ricardo HurtadoPeak Popularity: Ricardo has been consistently popular in the U.S. since the early 1900s. It was most popular in 1992 when it hit number 115. In 2020 it held the rank of 64 in Puerto Rico.
Rodrigo
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: A famous rulerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Rodrego, Roderigo, Rodriguo, Rodriguez, Roderick, Rodrick, Rodger, Roger, RodFamous Namesakes: President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte, actor Rodrigo SantoroPeak Popularity: Rodrigo was in the top 100 in Puerto Rico in 2020 and number 3 in Portugal in 2015. It reached the top 1,000 in the U.S. in 1962 and was most popular in 2007.
Santiago
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese Meaning: Named after Saint James Alternative Spellings & Variations: Santiego, Sandiago, Sandiego, Santigo, Santego, Santana, Santo, Santino, Tiago, Santi Famous Namesakes: Actor Santiago Cabrera, Olympic athlete Santiago Lorenzo Peak Popularity: Santiago is a classic name that has been around for well over a century. It has surged in popularity and was at a new high at number 71 in 2020. It is also very popular and a top name in Portugal and Mexico.
Sebastián
Origin: SpanishMeaning: Revered, respected, and adoredAlternative Spellings & Variations: Sabastian, Sebastien, Sebastion, Sebastyn, Sebastyen, Seb, Bastian, BashieFamous Namesakes: Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, actor Sebastian StanPeak Popularity: Sebastian has been a top 1,000 name for a very long time. Its popularity has been growing in the U.S. since the 1960s and it became a top 100 name in 2000 and reached a new high at number 19 in 2020. It was number 2 in Puerto Rico in 2020, and it’s also very popular in Mexico and South America.
Tito
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: A giant or an honorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Teto, Titto, Tetto, QitoFamous Namesakes: Musician Tito Puente, fighter Tito OrtizPeak Popularity: Tito is a less common name, but it did make the top 1,000 list in 1972, 1974, 1975, and 1976.
Tomás
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese Meaning: Twin Alternative Spellings & Variations: Tomaso, Tomaz, Thomaz, Tomasso, Tomaro, Tomio, Thomas, Thom, Tom Famous Namesakes: Actor Tomás Fonzi, soccer player Tomás Fernández Peak Popularity: Tomás is a time-honored name that has made the top 1,000 for well over 100 years. It was most popular in the 1980s and 1990s when it was in the top 500. It is much more popular in some other countries and has been a top 10 name in Portugal, Argentina, and Chile in recent years.
Vicente
Origin: Spanish, PortugueseMeaning: Victorious conquerorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Vincente, Vecente, Vencente, Vincento, Vincenzo, Vincent, Victor, Chente, Vince, Vinny, Vin, VicFamous Namesakes: Former Mexican President Vicente Fox, entertainer Vicente FernandezPeak Popularity: Vicente has been in the top 1,000 for more than a century. It was most popular in 1994 when it reached 522.
