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It takes time, research, and even some discussions for parents to define a baby’s name. And we appreciate their effort because it’s not minor! Names have meanings and they can be associated with positive or negative elements of specific cultures. Of course, there are legal ways to change your name if you don’t like it. But let’s say it goes with you all your life.
While choosing a name for a newborn, some parents look for uniqueness as a strategy to be distinguished from the rest. Others prefer names to honor natural elements, loved or admired people too.
Names become a key aspect of people’s personalities. And popular names in a country may give interesting hints about its personality too. If you are having a baby and you are looking for name choices or if you are a traveling lover, just like us, this article is for you. Let’s discover together the most popular male names Mexicans choose for their babies!
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What are the most popular Mexican male names?
The National Institute of Statistics and Geography of Mexico* updates data every five or ten years as a maximum. Based on the latest update (2020), these are the fifteen most popular Mexican male names.
Santiago.
It’s a name with Spanish, Galician, and Portuguese roots. It’s derived from Saint James the Great, who was the brother of John the Apostle.
Mateo.
The Spanish version of the Hebrew name Matthew means “gift of God”.
Sebastián.
Its origin is Greek and means “venerable”.
Leonardo.
The Italian version of Leonhard. It's a Germanic name that means “brave as a lion”.
Matías.
A Spanish name that also means “gift of God”.
Emiliano.
It’s the Italian and Spanish version of “Aemilianus”, a popular Roman family name. It means “rival”.
Diego.
Short form of Santiago. Its origin is Spanish. And it's associated with “supplanter” meaning.
Miguel Ángel.
Name of the closest archangel to God, the one in charge to carry out the judgments of God.
Daniel.
Hebrew origin, meaning “God is my judge”.
Alexander.
Latin version of Alexandros, a Greek name meaning “defender of men”.
Alejandro.
Spanish version of Alexander.
Gael.
Originally it was the way to call the descendants of the Celts in Scotland, “the one coming from from the islands”. The name was associated with “healer, little, lovely”.
Jesús.
It means “Yahvé is the savoir”. It comes from the Aramaic “Yeshúa”.
Ángel.
Spanish version of the Latin “angelus” that means “messenger” or “God messenger”.
David.
Hebrew origin, derived from King David, a known figure in the Christian tradition and the Hebrew Bible.
What do the most popular Mexican male names show?
Well, popular Mexican male names show the preference for Spanish versions of historical and religious names. This could be understood if you consider Mexican History and the influence that Spain and Christianity had in the country. Mexicans also prefer traditional names, over newer ones. This list also shows Mexicans have given a break to the double name use that has been very popular for years. Only “Miguel Ángel” keeps in the top positions.
If you are missing popular names such as “Juan” or “José”, don’t worry! They are still in use! They just moved to lower positions in the popular name ranking. Remember there are plenty of names, this top fifteen is only the tip of the iceberg. It just shows the latest preferences for naming Mexican male newborns.
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Source, INEGI, National Institute of Statistics and Geography of Mexico.
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Are you looking for a great name for your baby girl? Are you a traveling lover? Well, this article can be the inspiration for you to pick a cool name or to know more about Mexico and its people.
Choosing a name for a newborn is not a minor task. Names have meanings and they can have positive or negative associations based on the specific context you live in. What do you look for? Maybe uniqueness for your daughter to be distinguished from the rest. Perhaps, a name to honor natural elements, a country, a loved or admired person?
Your daughter’s name will be part of her personality. And if we go further, popular names in a country may give interesting hints about its personality too. Let’s explore the most popular female names Mexicans choose for their female babies!
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What are the most popular Mexican female names?
In 2020, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography of Mexico* published a long list including the most popular Mexican female names. The institution updates data every five or ten years as a maximum. Here you have the top fifteen!
Sofía.
A Greek name that means “wisdom”. It existed a long time in the Greek culture but it got very popular due to St. Sophia, a Saint of the Greek Orthodox Church.
María José.
Spanish version of a popular Portuguese combination of names. The direct religious references are María and José, mother and foster father of Jesús.
Regina.
Its origin is Latin and it directly means “queen”.
Valentina.
It comes from the Latin word “valens” and it means “health” or “strength”.
Camila.
It was the term used to mean a youth-serving as an acolyte (young cult officiant) in the ritual of the ancient Roman religion. After it was taken as a personal name.
Ximena.
Basque female version of the Hebrew name Shimon. It means “hearkener”, “the one who listens”.
Victoria.
Its origin is Latin and it means “victory”.
Renata.
The Italian version of the Latin “Renatus” means “reborn”.
María Fernanda.
A combination of María, “drop of the sea” or “bitter”, a name with Latin origin that spread massively with Christianity. And Fernanda, a female version of the German name composed by the words “fardi” and “nand”, which mean “journey” and “ready”.
Valeria.
Another version from Latin origin that means “strength” or “health”.
Natalia.
It got originated from the Latin word “Natale” and it means “born on Christmas day”.
Isabella.
It’s the Italian version of Elisheba, a Hebrew name. It means “consecrated to God”, “pledge to God”.
Romina.
A name used to refer to a place, Rome. It meant “a person from Rome”, “from the land of Christians”.
Daniela.
The female version of a Hebrew name, meaning “God is my judge”.
Alexa.
A short and female version of the Greek name “Alexandros”. It means “defender of men”.
What do the most popular Mexican female names show?
Well, popular Mexican female names show the preference for names with Latin origins, versions of historical and religious names. This could be understood if you consider Mexican history and the influence that Christianity had in the country. Mexicans also show a preference for traditional names, over newer ones. And in the case of name girls, they still like the double name use that has been very popular for years. “María José” and “María Fernanda” are just two examples of the vast amount of combinations that exist.
If you are missing the “Guadalupe” name in this list, don’t worry! It’s still in use! It just moved to lower positions in the popular name ranking. And actually, now it’s combined with top names like “Sofia Guadalupe” or “Alexa Guadalupe”. The tradition to name baby girls to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe and to thank her for giving birth to a healthy baby girl remains.
Of course, there are many more names you easily can hear if you visit Mexico. This top fifteen just shows the latest trends registered by the country.
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Source, INEGI, National Institute of Statistics and Geography of Mexico.