The 2023 baby name list has been released and there are some exciting new trends emerging in the world of Colombian boy names. From traditional monikers to modern-day favorites, there are plenty of options to choose from. With the help of this guide, you’ll be able to find a name that your little one will love. Colombian names are often inspired by Spanish, Native American, and African cultures. Many parents opt for a classic name with a Latin twist or an original creation with a unique meaning. There’s something for everyone on this list! From popular choices like Santiago and Diego to less common picks like Mateo and Emiliano, we’ve rounded up the most popular Colombian boy names of 2023. Read on to discover the perfect fit for your little one!
Colombia is a country full of vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and unique people. One of the most interesting aspects of Colombian culture is its naming traditions. Every year, parents in Colombia choose the most popular names for their newborns. Here are the top most popular Colombian boy names of 2023:
| Name | Gender | Meaning |
| Ademir | Boy | Noble protector |
| Alam | Boy | world universe |
| Alejandro | Boy | Defender |
| Alen | Boy | beautifully by noble behavior |
| Alexander | Boy | Guardian |
| Alexis | Boy | Helper; defender. Variant of Alexander. |
| Anderson | Boy | Son of Andrew. |
| Andres | Boy | manlike, manly, brave |
| Andrés | Boy | |
| Andrew | Boy | Manly; brave. In the Bible the first of the twelve apostles chosen was Andrew. The name comes from the Greek word andros, which means "strong, manly and courageous." Andrew is patron saint of Scotland and Russia. See also Jedrick and Kendrick. |
| Andrey | Boy | Variant of Andrew: Brave; Manly. |
| Anthony | Boy | Anthony(or Antony) is a given name for men. It originates from a Roman family name 'Antonius'. Its full name is Marcus Antonius means Mark Antony in English. The name appears in many countries in different forms like Antoine in French, Antonio in Spanish and Italian, António or Antônio in Portuguese, Anton in Russian, etc. Anthony means "flower", which came from a Greek word "anthos". |
| Arcelio | Boy | Treasure |
| Arian | Boy | Originating from Adria (Venice) dull black, dark |
| Aymer | Boy | Variant of Elmer: Noble. |
| Brandon | Boy | Derived from a surname and place name based on the Old English for 'hill covered with broom'. Broom is a prolific weed. Also, 'From the beacon hill'. |
| Brayan | Boy | Noble |
| Brayden | Boy | Broad hillside. |
| Bryan | Boy | Bryan is a name that is usually given to boys. It is a variant of the name Brian. It comes from an Old Celtic language word meaning "high", or "noble". |
| Camilo | Boy | Assistant to the priest |
| Carlos | Boy | Free |
| Cesar | Boy | Thick Head Of Hair |
| Charly | Boy | A man. Variant of Carl. |
| Cristian | Boy | Anointed, bearer of Christ |
| Daney | Boy | From Denmark. Also a feminine variant of Daniel: God will judge. |
| Daniel | Boy | God is my judge |
| Danny | Boy | God is my judge |
| David | Boy | David is a both used as a male given name and a surname, and is mostly a given name in English and French Hebrew origin. The name was derived from the Hebrew name "Dawid", which means "Darling" or "Beloved". David is often shortened to "Dave/Davey/Davie/Davy". David was the second and greatest of the kings of Israel in the 10th century BC. |
| Dayan | Boy | |
| Deimer | Boy | |
| Denilson | Boy | |
| Derian | Boy | Luxury good |
| Diego | Boy | he heel grip |
| Diemer | Boy | famous among the people |
| Dilan | Boy | Born near the sea. |
| Dominic | Boy | Variant of Dominick: Lord. |
| Dominik | Boy | Lord |
| Donovan | Boy | Brown-haired chieftain. From an Irish surname meaning dark brown. |
| Duvan | Boy | |
| Dylan | Boy | Son of the wave, born near the sea, influence. Famous bearers: Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, American folk singer Bob Dylan. |
| Edier | Boy | |
| Edison | Boy | son of edward |
| Edwin | Boy | rich friend |
| Eliam | Boy | People Of God |
| Elkin | Boy | Variant of Elkanah: God creates. |
| Emel | Boy | Desire |
| Ender | Boy | Extremely Rare |
| Esteban | Boy | Crown |
| Evan | Boy | the archer |
| Evans | Boy | West-Brabant name |
| Eyvind | Boy | Island of the Wends |
| Faber | Boy | bean |
| Fabian | Boy | Derived from the Roman clan name Fabius; a name given several Roman emperors and 16 saints. |
| Faiber | Boy | |
| Felipe | Boy | Horses friend |
| Fernando | Boy | A variant of Ferdinand, meaning adverturer. |
| Ferney | Boy | |
| Franky | Boy | Diminutive of Frank 'Free; a free man.' Frankie is occasionally used for girls. |
| Freddy | Boy | Diminutive of Frederic: From the Old German name Frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler. |
| Fredy | Boy | By Mighty Peace, Peaceful ruler |
| Gabriel | Boy | Man of God. God's able-bodied one. Famous bearer: The archangel Gabriel, who appears several times in the Bible. |
| Geovanny | Boy | Yahweh is gracious |
| Giovanny | Boy | God is with us |
| Hamilton | Boy | A Scottish surname and place name of one of the great noble families of Scotland, and used as a given name since the 19th century. |
| Hans | Boy | Yahweh is gracious |
| Harold | Boy | ruler King |
| Harvey | Boy | From Celtic words for battle, strong, worthy, and ardent. Used commonly during the middle ages. |
| Heiner | Boy | ruler King |
| Henry | Boy | ruler King |
| Holman | Boy | Man from the valley. |
| Ihan | Boy | God's grace |
| Ithan | Boy | |
| Ivan | Boy | Yahweh is gracious |
| Jaider | Boy | |
| James | Boy | James is an English language name for boys. It came from the Old French variation of the late Latin name 'Iacomus'. In Hebrew it is Yaʻaqov (Jacob) meaning supplanter. James is a common name in many countries like the United States, Northern Ireland, Australia, Wales, England, etc. |
| Jander | Boy | protector of the people |
| Jannier | Boy | |
| Jareth | Boy | Bled of Jar or Jer and Gareth. |
| Jarlinson | Boy | |
| Javed | Boy | immortal |
| Javid | Boy | alive living |
| Jean Paul | Boy | Yahweh is gracious |
| Jean-Paul | Boy | Yahweh is gracious |
| Jean-Pierre | Boy | Yahweh is gracious |
| Jefferson | Boy | Peace of God |
| Jeison | Boy | |
| Jeremy | Boy | with a holy name |
| Jhojan | Boy | |
| Jhon | Boy | God is gracious |
| Jhonier | Boy | |
| Jimmy | Boy | son of Demeter |
| Johan | Boy | Yahweh is gracious |
| Johanny | Boy | God is gracious |
| John-David | Boy | God's grace |
| Jorge | Boy | farmer or husbandman |
| Jorman | Boy | Exalted by God |
| Jose | Boy | Variant of Josepha. Feminine form of Joseph. May Jehovah give increase. |
| Joseph | Boy | May the Lord add |
| Joseth | Boy | God will increase |
| Jovan | Boy | God is with us |
| Juan | Boy | Yahweh is gracious |
| Juan David | Boy | |
| Juan Esteban | Boy | |
| Juan Jose | Boy | |
| Julian | Boy | The young man, dedicated to Jupiter |
| Kenner | Boy | Brave chieftain. |
| Kenny | Boy | Diminutive of Kenneth: Handsome. |
| Kevin | Boy | Kevin is a male name of Gealic/Irish origin. On of the earliest people who carried the name was Saint Kevin, although it is not a biblical name.Kevin in Irish is: Caoimhghín. Caoimhghín comes from the Irish caomh which means: "kind, honest, handsome". |
| Leider | Boy | |
| Leonardo | Boy | lion, hard |
| Leonid | Boy | Son of the lion |
| Livan | Boy | |
| Luan | Boy | Uprising. |
| Lubin | Boy | heart of a man, heart of the sea |
| Luis | Boy | glorious war hero |
| Marcel | Boy | Dedicated to Mars, Roman god of war, warrior |
| Mateo | Boy | Gift |
| Mauricio | Boy | Moor |
| Miguel | Boy | Hebrew for "Who is like God" |
| Mike | Boy | Hebrew for "Who is like God" |
| Miller | Boy | One who grinds grain. Surname. |
| Naren | Boy | The best of men |
| Nel | Boy | The horned |
| Nicolas | Boy | victor by the people, loved by all |
| Nilson | Boy | |
| Niray | Boy | |
| Oscar | Boy | Divine spear; God's spear. Famous Bearer: poet Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), who was put on trial and imprisoned for homosexuality. |
| Osmin | Boy | Godly protection. |
| Rayner | Boy | Guides of the Army |
| Robinson | Boy | Shining with fame |
| Sammy | Boy | the heard by God |
| Samuel | Boy | the heard by God |
| Sander | Boy | Protector of men |
| Santiago | Boy | he heel grip |
| Sebastian | Boy | Masculinity |
| Sergio | Boy | Servant |
| Shemuel | Boy | appointed by god |
| Steven | Boy | Variant of Stephen 'Crown; wreath.'. |
| Thomas | Boy | Thomas is a male given name. It was formed from a Greek word of the Aramaic name "Ta'oma'" meaning "twin". After Saint Thomas Becket, it became popular in England. This name also has some female versions such as Thomasina, Tamsyn, Tamsin, Tasmina, Tasmino, Thomaida/Thomais, or Tammy. |
| Victor | Boy | Victor |
| Wilder | Boy | Wild Animal |
| Wilmar | Boy | Resolute or famous. |
| Wilmer | Boy | Resolute or famous. |
| Wilson | Boy | son |
| Yan | Boy | Swallow (bird). |
| Yeison | Boy | |
| Yerson | Boy | |
| Yordi | Boy | editor of the Earth |
| Youssef | Boy | God will increase, Jozef |
| Yulian | Boy | The young man, dedicated to Jupiter |
When considering what to name your little one, you want something that is meaningful and unique. Colombia is home to many beautiful and unusual names, some of which are becoming more popular in recent years. Whether you are looking for something traditional or a bit more offbeat, here are some of the most popular Colombian boy names of 2023 that you may want to consider. For a traditional name, consider Mateo. This timeless name means “gift of God” and it is found throughout many Latin American countries. Another classic option is Santiago, which means “Saint James” in Spanish and is often used as a tribute to the patron saint of Spain. If you’re looking for something a bit more modern, consider Valentin or Valentino. This name has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to its romantic connotations and its connection with Saint Valentine’s Day. It also has ties to ancient Rome, making it an interesting choice for those who appreciate history. If you’d like something with a bit more flair, try Emilio or Emiliano.
These names have become increasingly fashionable in Colombia over the past few years and can be used as either first or middle names depending on your preference. Their meanings—“industrious” and “rival”—are perfect for any ambitious child! Finally, if you want something truly unique but still meaningful, consider Andres or Cristobal. These two names come from different cultural backgrounds but both carry strong symbolism; Andres means “manly” while Cristobal refers to someone who follows Christ closely. No matter which one you choose, both will make great options for your son! No matter what type of name you decide on for your son, make sure it reflects his personality and future aspirations! With so many wonderful options available from Colombia, there is sure to be one that fits perfectly with your family's values and traditions.
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