The most popular baby names in Mexico

Need Inspiration for your baby’s name? Check out our list of the most popular baby names for boys in Mexico accompanied by their meanings and origin.

I’d like to start by saying that I really love the Mexican culture and that is why I thought of this post to be of such importance! Through this post, we will get to know what Mexican parents look for when choosing their baby’s names.

I absolutely understand how exciting searching for our newborn’s name might be! Knowing the origin and the meaning of the name is very important and is the most exciting part.

In fact, the names do not only have meanings but also carry some character traits in which we could expect how the personalities would turn out. Below you will find a list of the most popular names in Mexico.  I hope you can find what you’re looking for Hispanic names for the boy’s list!

Top 10 list of the most common and popular boy names in Mexico 2020

Matías

Name Matías: Origin and meaning

Matthias is of Hebrew origin and means faithful to God.

Onomastic: May 14

Characteristics: Matías is known for being generous for he likes to help people around him, especially those in real need of it, and his sympathy makes him a very nice and dear person. He is very hardworking and responsible for everything he does.

Love: he’s a needy person who wants to feel loved all the time. He hates feeling invisible by his partner and he enjoys serious and sincere relationships.

Matías wants his partner to share her goals with him. He believes in marriage and he loves children and will, therefore, be an excellent son, father, and husband.

Santiago

Name Santiago: Origin and meaning

Santiago is a name of  Hebrew origin and it means the same as Jaime, Jacobo or Yago: “God will reward him.”

Onomastic: 25 July

Characteristics: He is quite dominant and restless, He is an intelligent man and he is persistent until his goals are achieved through his intuition, but his poor ability to communicate causes him some problems.

Santiago is an affectionate and sensitive person both with his family and with his partner. The reason behind that is that it’s so hard for him to trust others, but when he does, he devotes his time to his family and partner.

Leonardo

Name Leonardo: origin and meaning

Leonardo is a name of Germanic origin and it means “strong like a lion.”

Onomastic: October 23

Characteristics: He is a man who achieves everything in life with full responsibility and perseverance. He likes feeling admired by others and is very sincere, although he sometimes tends to be impulsive.

He is always in search of someone who gives him confidence and security. He is the overprotective member of the family who gets jealous when it comes to his daughters.

José

Name José: origin and meaning

Jose ( Joseph)  is a name of Hebrew origin. It’s meaning is related to tradition and the good relationship between the people.

Onomastic: March 19

Characteristics: He is generous and sociable with his surroundings. When he proposes something, he almost always achieves it and thanks to his dreamy spirit, he is always fun and cheerful. He has a personality that almost always surprises people who are close to him

He is passionate and very dedicated to his family and partner. He enjoys being surrounded by his loved ones and he is a person that stays a long time with his parents and that’s normal because according to him, nothing is more important than family.

David

Name David: origin, and meaning

David is a name of Hebrew origin and it means “loved by God”

Onomastic: December 29

Characteristics: they are known for their sincerity. They are very expressive and are never afraid of what others think. They like everything to be in order, they love to travel and to try new things and they are very good friends who you can trust easily.

They look for partners that provide stability and harmony in their lives. It is essential that they get sincerity because they hate lies. Their characters and nobility surround them with very good friends.

Miguel Ángel

Name Miguel Ángel: Origin and meaning

Miguel Angel is a name of Hebrew origin, its meaning is divided into two: Michael which means “God is just” and Angel which means “The messenger of God”.

Onomastic: September 29

Characteristics: very persuasive and intelligent and they have a great sense of responsibility. They strive to excel in everything they do and they are good at managing

Love-wise, they are passionate and dedicated people. They value their families and their partners and when they fall in love, they are willing to do whatever it takes for their lover.

Carlos

Name Carlos: Origin and meaning

Carlos (Charles) is of Germanic origin and it means  “The free man”.

Onomastic: November 4.

Characteristics: They are very affectionate, intelligent, and sociable, they are very good friends, and they want everyone around them to be happy.

Love-wise, they fall into it very easily. They are dreamers and very romantic, they are very passionate but very demanding. They could get possessive and somewhat jealous.

Diego

Name Diego: Origin and meaning

Diego is a name of Greek origin.  It means “he who teaches is a very educated person.”

Onomastic: November 13

Characteristics: They are very sensitive, intuitive, and educated men. They are highly curious people, they like research, they are very restless people, they like to travel and explore new cultures. They have no problem when they are alone since they need to relax and reach high spiritual levels.

Love-wise, Diego is a totally honest person and this is a quality he looks for in his partner. His great sense of reality makes him sure of the relationship he has. In his home, he establishes relationships with his family where lies are not allowed and where there is zero-tolerance for lies.

Daniel

Name Daniel: Origin and meaning

Daniel is a name of Hebrew origin. It means “sacred Justice”.

Onomastic: July 21

Characteristics: Daniel is a friendly and sensitive man who’s always looking for justice. He is very generous and in addition to that, spirituality means a lot to him. He is very responsible and organized.

Love-wise, they are very devoted to their families and partners, they look for stable relationships and when they fall in love they are very faithful and dedicated. They love children and they are undoubtedly excellent parents.

Aarón

Name Aarón: Origin and meaning

Aarón is a name of Hebrew origin. It means “Fortress on the mountain”.

Onomastic: July 1

Characteristics: they have a great personality because when they propose something they get it. They are very safe people with a strong personalities. Aarons have physical and emotional strength.

Love wise, they are sensitive and very good companions. They are very special and thoughtful and are always looking for their happiness and that of the people around them. They are characterized by being excellent husbands and fathers.

Before I let you go, I hope you liked this list with some Spanish Hispanic names for boys!! Make sure to leave me a comment of the name you liked the most and if you’d like me to add new names go ahead and share your thoughts!

unique Mexivan baby names to inpire you

• Matías
• Santiago
• Leonardo
• José
• David
• Miguel Ángel
• Carlos
• Diego
• Daniel
• Aarón

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