Spanish Baby Names

Spanish is spoken by hundreds of millions of people across Spain and the Americas, and its names are among the most widely used in the world. Most have Latin, Hebrew or Greek roots that came through Catholic tradition, with a smaller number of Visigothic, Basque and Arabic origins reflecting the history of the Iberian Peninsula. The result is a list full of timeless classics with a warm, rhythmic sound.

For boys, names like Jose, Juan, Carlos and Miguel have been family staples for generations, while Mateo and Santiago are newer favorites with wide appeal. Xavier has Basque roots, and Diego is a classic Spanish name with a long history. For girls, Isabella and Camila are elegant and romantic, and Luna, the Spanish word for moon, feels simple and poetic.

When you choose from this list, consider the accent marks and pronunciation. Names like Jose and Jesus are written with accents in Spanish, which mark the stressed syllable. Also think about how the name works in both Spanish and English if your family speaks both, since some names shift noticeably between the two. Many Spanish-speaking families give two given names, which lets you honor more than one relative at once.