Most Popular Mexican Baby Names For Girls And Boys
Top 10
Daniel
Originally from Hebrew, this name means “God is my judge.” It’s a powerful and traditional name that’s not only the most popular Mexican boy name but is also a popular name in many other places and cultures. In Mexico, it’s usually pronounced dah-nyehl.
01
Olivia
In Spain and Chile as well as Mexico, Olivia is a popular Spanish girls’ name. It’s believed that this lively and playful name comes from the Latin word that means “olive.”
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Mateo
Coming in second is Mateo, pronounced mah-TEH-oh, the Spanish form of Matthew. As a Mexican boys’ name, it has stood the test of time and remains a popular staple in the country.
03
Elena
Meaning “shining light” and pronounced eh-LEH-nah, this beautiful moniker means “torch” and is a form of the name Helen. It’s one of the most popular Mexican girls’ names, and you’ll find it in other Latin American and Hispanic countries, too.
04
David
Another staple in Mexico, David is pronounced DAH-beed in many Latin American countries. It’s a traditional name with roots in the Hebrew language and means “beloved.”
05
Gabriela
Derived from the masculine name Gabriel, this name has roots in Hebrew. It means “God is my strength.”
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Diego
Many believe this popular Mexican baby name is simply a shortened version of Santiago, which means “supplanter.” It’s pronounced DYEH-goh.
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Sara
This simple and sweet Hispanic girl name comes from Hebrew and means “lady” or “princess.” As a Mexican girl name, it’s had its ups and downs in terms of popularity but is currently trending in the United States. It’s pronounced SAH-rah.
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Luis
Pronounced LWEES, this Spanish boys’ name comes from the moniker Louis, which is rooted in French royal history and means “famous warrior.”
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Isabel
A medieval Occitan version of Elizabeth, this name imparts a sense of prestige and confidence. It means “my God is an oath” or “devoted to God” and is pronounced ee-sah-BEHL.