Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Aug 20, 2025

Boys across Latin America frequently bear names that honor cultural icons, biblical saints, or pre-Columbian heroes. Examples might include Diego, capturing a bold, adventurous spirit, or Thiago, a modern twist on Santiago. Other families look to Nahuatl or Mapuche dialects for inspiration, blending indigenous presence with Spanish fervor. All of these names echo the colorful resilience that defines Latin American life and identity.

TOP 250 Latin American Baby Boy Names

Mateo -

Gift of god

Santiago -

Santiago means 'Saint James'.

Carlos -

Carlos represents 'freedom and independence'.

Calvin -

Calvin carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cristian -

Cristian carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Corbin -

Corbin carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cesar -

Cesar means 'hairy'.

Iker -

Visitation

Sergio -

Sergio symbolizes 'service and dedication'.

Cruz -

Cruz carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Pedro -

Rock

Roberto -

Roberto carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Leonel -

Leonel means 'lion'.

Pablo -

Small

Enrique -

Home leader

Julio -

Youthful

Rodrigo -

Rodrigo carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Sage -

Sage symbolizes 'both the herb and a wise person'.

Royal -

Royal means 'directly associated with royalty'.

Brayan -

Brayan means 'noble'.

Lucian -

Lucian means 'light or illumination'.

Ramon -

Wise protector

Cassius -

Cassius carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Noe -

Of the name origin.

Ernesto -

Serious

Marcelo -

Of the name marcelo

Lionel -

Lionel carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rex -

Rex carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Bruno -

Bruno means 'brown'.

Saint -

Saint symbolizes 'virtue'.

Santana -

Santana means 'holy'.

Ulises -

A variant of the name Ulysses

Rene -

Rene means 'born again'.

Rogelio -

Rogelio means 'famous soldier'.

Rey -

Rey symbolizes 'strength'.

Cain -

Cain means 'acquired'.

Briar -

Briar carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Santos -

Santos means 'saints'.

Salvatore -

Salvatore carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rio -

Rio symbolizes 'the flow and movement of life'.

Creed -

Creed means 'I believe'.

Reign -

Reign means 'kingdom'.

Cristiano -

Cristiano carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Caspian -

Caspian carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Gilberto -

Bright pledge

Lucien -

Lucien means 'light'.

Remi -

Remi carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Carlo -

Carlo carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Mariano -

Masculine

Calum -

Calum carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Carmine -

Carmine means 'garden'.

Cale -

Cale means 'bald'.

Xavi -

New house

Lucius -

Lucius symbolizes 'brightness and illumination'.

Cassian -

Cassian carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Devonte -

Devoted

Cornelius -

Cornelius carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Sebastien -

Sebastien carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Caius -

Caius carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Jakobi -

Jakobi carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Estevan -

Crown

Jordi -

Farmer

Canon -

Canon carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cecil -

Cecil means 'the sixth child'.

Javian -

Javian

Lucio -

Lucio carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Courtney -

Courtney carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Renzo -

Renzo symbolizes 'triumph and victory in ancient Greek and Roman cultures'.

Chester -

Chester symbolizes 'strength and resilience'.

Cadence -

Cadence means 'rhythmic'.

Lex -

Lex means 'law'.

Hernan -

A variant of the Spanish elements

Luc -

Luc means 'from Lucania'.

Guadalupe -

Associated with bold qualities.

Domingo -

Sunday

Jakoby -

Jakoby carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Kross -

Kross carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cai -

Cai means 'to prosper'.

Loren -

Loren signifies 'honor and victory in various cultures'.

Calen -

Calen means 'lake'.

Javien -

God is gracious

Caesar -

Caesar carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Valen -

Strong

Reyes -

Reyes means 'royal'.

Fabio -

Bean grower

Chancellor -

Chancellor carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Xavien -

Bright

Cylas -

Cylas carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Braven -

Braven carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cornell -

Cornell carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lino -

Lino symbolizes 'purity and light'.

Cylus -

Cylus carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Ramir -

Thunder of god

Romel -

Romel means 'citizen of Rome'.

Edgardo -

Wealthy spear

Montez -

Hill or wooded upland

Geovany -

God is gracious

Romelo -

Romelo carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Caelum -

Caelum means 'sky'.

Santi -

Santi carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Yadier -

Friend or companion

Leopoldo -

Leopoldo means 'he who has the bravery among people'.

Rebel -

Rebel means 'one who rebels or resists'.

Jhon -

Graced by yah

Horacio -

Timekeeper

Champion -

Champion signifies 'strength'.

Christiano -

Christiano carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Remmy -

Remmy carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Romero -

Romero symbolizes 'strength'.

Fabricio -

A man who is very crafty

Sandro -

Sandro symbolizes 'strength and protection'.

Savior -

Savior carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Dayron -

Bird

Carmen -

Carmen symbolizes 'creativity and music'.

Royale -

Royale carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Corvin -

Corvin carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rufus -

Rufus carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Loukas -

Loukas means 'from Lucania'.

Lucious -

Lucious carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Royalty -

Royalty carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cordae -

Cordae means 'heart'.

Yeison -

In the provided sources

Norberto -

North and

Lucciano -

Lucciano means 'bringer of light'.

Romell -

Romell means 'citizen of Rome'.

Caio -

Caio carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Dinero -

Money

Reno -

Reno carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Yeray -

Beautiful

Yadriel -

Of God origin.

Tavares -

Of minor places origin.

Creedence -

Creedence carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cylis -

Cylis carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Amador -

Loving

Britain -

Britain represents 'the geographical and cultural identity of the island'.

Cyncere -

Cyncere represents 'values of authenticity'.

Christain -

Christain means 'a Christian'.

Yaziel -

God and

Delmar -

From the pond

Cris -

Cris means 'bearing Christ'.

Sedrick -

Sedrick carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Corin -

Corin carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cato -

Cato carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Servando -

Servando symbolizes 'protection'.

Shneur -

Shneur means 'Two Lights'.

Lion -

Lion signifies 'bravery and fearlessness'.

Cashius -

Cashius carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Timoteo -

Honoring god

Canton -

Canton carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rosario -

Rosario carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Loic -

Loic carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Olan -

Grand

Captain -

Captain symbolizes 'leadership'.

Carston -

Carston means 'a'.

Christen -

Christen carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Dacari -

Dacari symbolizes 'individuality and is chosen for its distinct sound'.

Santo -

Santo carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cordero -

Cordero means 'ram'.

Reinaldo -

Reinaldo carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Yostin -

Of the name yostin is often associated with qualities such as strength

Paulino -

Small

Severin -

Severin carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rei -

Rei means 'my shepherd'.

Romen -

Romen symbolizes 'strength and heritage'.

Cruzito -

Cruzito symbolizes 'both faith and protection'.

Crispin -

Crispin means 'curly'.

Luccas -

Luccas means 'bringer of light'.

Sevastian -

Sevastian means 'venerable'.

Saulo -

Saulo carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Celestino -

Celestino carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Maykel -

Who is like god

Caydence -

Caydence symbolizes 'rhythm'.

Serafin -

Serafin carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Eladio -

One from hellas

Sebastiano -

Sebastiano carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cecilio -

Cecilio means 'blind'.

Coty -

Coty means 'riverbank'.

Dionicio -

A variant of the Greek name Dionysius

Cane -

Cane carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Samarion -

Samarion carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Yordi -

Farmer

Lorenz -

Lorenz carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Christien -

Christien carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Sabino -

Sabino means 'a Sabine person'.

Cezar -

Cezar carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Juvenal -

Youthful

Zenon -

Gift of zeus

Cyprian -

Cyprian carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cyprus -

Cyprus symbolizes 'beauty and cultural heritage'.

Renaldo -

Renaldo means 'ruler with counsel'.

Inaki -

Unknowing or fiery

Javoni -

God is gracious

Sabin -

Sabin means 'Sabine'.

Daivon -

Daivon carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Sanchez -

Sanchez carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lenix -

Lenix carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Sergey -

Sergey means 'servant'.

Rojelio -

Rojelio carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Vinicio -

Conquering

Rufino -

Rufino means 'a man who has red hair'.

Maycol -

Who is like god

Sebastain -

Sebastain carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Camillo -

Camillo means 'religious attendant'.

Cardin -

Cardin symbolizes 'refinement and style'.

Serge -

Serge means 'servant in Latin'.

Regis -

Regis carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rodriquez -

Rodriquez carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Caellum -

Caellum carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cosme -

Cosme symbolizes 'harmony and unity'.

Savio -

Savio symbolizes 'intelligence'.

Len -

Len means 'brilliant'.

Dagen -

Dagen carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Camaron -

Camaron carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Javiel -

Archer

Yordan -

Is not definitively established as

Renard -

Renard symbolizes 'rebirth and renewal'.

Candido -

Candido carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Levar -

Levar symbolizes 'integrity and authenticity'.

Taos -

Of Native American origin.

Gianlucas -

Of Italian and origin.

Estiven -

Crown

Renan -

Renan symbolizes 'renewal and rebirth'.

Keilyn -

Beautiful

Christin -

Christin signifies 'a follower of Christ'.

Les -

Les means 'garden of roses'.

Christo -

Christo signifies 'faith'.

Ruby -

Ruby symbolizes 'love'.

Romulo -

Romulo carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Scot -

Scot carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Liandro -

Liandro represents 'a blend of cultural influences from Spain and Portugal'.

Candelario -

Candelario carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Crist -

Crist carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Jazziel -

Of cultural influences origin.

Briceson -

Briceson carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cace -

Cace means 'hunting'.

Cartel -

Cartel carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Refugio -

Refugio means 'refuge'.

Scotland -

Scotland symbolizes 'a unique cultural heritage and historical legacy'.

Corry -

Corry means 'horn'.

Marcio -

Warlike

Froilan -

Rich and beloved young master

Leoncio -

Leoncio symbolizes 'strength'.

Sabastion -

Sabastion means 'from Sebaste'.

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