When picking a name for your baby, you'll find yourself testing it first, right? Does it roll off your tongue easily? Is it melodic? Does it go well with your last name? All of these are things you will consider as you look for that perfect name for your baby boy. The sound is really important, as you will be saying it lovingly and with praise a million times over, but let's face it, you will also be saying it loudly when he inevitably gets into trouble! So, understandably, choosing a name for your little one is a major step.
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We're here to give you some inspiration. Have you thought of considering names from other countries? We have rounded up a great list of the most popular Mexican baby boy names for you. When speaking of sound, Mexican baby boy names have a special ring to them. They can sound romantic and lyrical, yet elegant and strong at the same time.
Mexican culture is steeped in tradition, and there are names that have lasted for centuries, like José or Antonio. We have also included several gorgeous compound names, like Marco Antonio and Víctor Manuel. Maybe you want to pay homage to your heritage, or maybe you've always liked the sound of Mexican names. Whatever the case, we hope you find one that is just right for your baby boy.
Alejandro
A beautiful lyrical name that appropriately belongs to Mexican singer, Alejandro Fernández.
Andrés
Another gorgeous and popular Mexican baby boy name, it means "manly, brave."
Antonio
Meaning "worthy of praise," you cannot go wrong with this name for your precious baby boy.
Arturo
Quite the regal name, this is the Spanish form of the name "Arthur."
Enrique
This is a classic name, which means "ruler of the home."
Felipe
Another very popular name in Mexico, it means "lover of horses." Beautiful, isn't it?
Fernando
If you envision your baby boy being an adventurer, then this name is right up your alley, as "adventurer" is the meaning of this popular name in Mexico.
Francisco Javier
Compound names sound so elegant and interesting, don't you think? This is a particularly beautiful combination of two very popular names in Mexico.
Gabriel
I love this name! It is also a great unisex name, and it sounds both beautiful in English or Spanish.
Gerardo
You won't hear this name very often in the U.S., which makes it quite unique. Baby Name Wizard reports this name peaked in popularity in the 1990s.
Guillermo
Not at all a common name in the U.S., except that we all know this name as it belongs to incredibly successful Mexican director, Guillermo del Toro.
Gustavo
This name is definitely unique in the U.S., but very popular in Mexico. It has Spanish, Italian and Portuguese origins.
Jaime
This is a super popular name in Mexico, not so much in the U.S., which makes it unique and interesting.
José Antonio
Here's another beautiful compound name. José, which means "God shall add" is definitely one of the top popular names in Mexico.
José Luis
The are so many variations you can create when you start with the name "José." This one is also lovely. Luis means "famous fighter" in German.
José Manuel
Our last compound name including the name "José." This is such a lovely combination. Manuel means "God is with us; God is among us."
Juan Carlos
This name will be easily recognized by many soccer fans, as it was made famous by Juan Carlos Osorio, the former head coach of the Mexican national soccer team.
Juan Manuel
This is another beautiful compound name. Juan is the most popular name in Mexico, and Manuel means "God is with us" in Spanish.
Julio César
A classic and strong name with Latin and Roman origins.
Marco Antonio
Gorgeous name for a baby boy. The English version belongs to mega star, Marc Anthony.
Martín
This name has Roman roots, and in Roman times it was used to refer to the “God of Mars.“
Miguel Ángel
How about this beautiful compound name for your little angel?
Óscar
Yes, this name is recognized all over the world as the name for that gold little statuette handed out at the Academy Awards, but it is also a very popular name in Mexico, which means "gentle friend."
Rafael
A wonderful name meaning "God is healer or God is healed" in Hebrew. It can be also be spelled "Raphael." A cute nickname is "Raffo."
Raúl
While this name is not very popular in the U.S., it is uber-popular in Mexico. You will empower your baby boy with this name, which means "strong."
Roberto
Your baby will be the light of your life, for sure. Why not give him this name, which means "shining fame."
Santiago
My top favorite because it’s my little nephew‘s name. This lovely name belongs to the patron saint of Spain.
Sergio
The meaning of this name is unknown, but it comes from the Roman clan by the name of “Sergius.”
Víctor Manuel
Here's our last compound name in this gallery. Of Latin origin, Victor means "conqueror," and when combined with Manuel, this name is a powerful one.
