This list includes 24 Mexican boy names that start with I, from “Iago” to “Iñigo”. These names blend Spanish, indigenous Nahuatl roots, and Catholic tradition, and suit expectant parents and family name searches.
Mexican boy names that start with I are male given names used in Mexico, often reflecting Spanish or indigenous origins. For example, “Iñigo” has medieval Spanish roots and links to historic saints and regional traditions.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, Origin, and Notes.
Name: The given name itself, so you can quickly scan options and pick favorites for further consideration.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide that helps you say the name correctly and share it confidently with family.
Meaning: A short definition or translation so you understand the name’s message and cultural significance and context.
Origin: Notes about linguistic or regional roots, helping you see whether a name feels Spanish, indigenous, or mixed.
Notes: Additional details such as historical use, variations, or popularity, useful when deciding which name suits your family.
Mexican boy names that start with I
Name
Meaning
Pronunciation
Origin
Ignacio
Fiery (from Ignatius)
ig-NAH-syo
Latin
Iker
Visitation; Basque coinage
EE-ker
Basque
Iñigo
My little one (Basque Eneko)
een-NEE-go
Basque
Ismael
God hears
is-MAH-el
Hebrew
Israel
He who struggles with God
is-RA-el
Hebrew
Isaac
He will laugh
ee-SAHK
Hebrew
Iván
God is gracious (Slavic John)
ee-VAHN
Slavic
Isidro
Gift of Isis (Isidore)
i-SI-dro
Greek
Isidoro
Gift of Isis (Isidore)
ee-see-DOH-ro
Greek
Ildefonso
Ready for battle (Germanic)
il-deh-FON-so
Germanic
Ireneo
Peaceful (Irenaeus)
ee-reh-NEH-o
Greek
Indalecio
Name of an early Spanish saint
in-da-LEH-syo
Spanish
Ivo
Yew; archer (Germanic)
EE-vo
Germanic
Imanol
God with us (Basque Emmanuel)
ee-mah-NOL
Basque
Isaías
Salvation of the Lord (Isaiah)
ee-sah-EE-as
Hebrew
Inocencio
Innocent
ee-no-SEN-cio
Latin
Itzcóatl
Obsidian serpent
eets-KOH-atl
Nahuatl
Ixtli
Face; eye (Nahuatl)
ees-TLEE
Nahuatl
Izel
Unique; only one (Nahuatl)
ee-ZEL
Nahuatl
Iago
Supplanter (James/Jacob)
ya-GO
Spanish
Isauro
From Isauria; ancient name
ee-SAW-ro
Greek
Iñaki
Basque form of Ignatius
een-YAH-kee
Basque
Iban
God is gracious (John)
EE-ban
Basque
Ilario
Cheerful (from Hilarius)
ee-LAH-rio
Latin
Descriptions
Ignacio
Traditional Spanish name from Saint Ignatius; very common in Mexico, nickname Nacho, used across generations.
Iker
Modern Basque name popular in Mexico after footballer Iker Casillas; trendy with younger parents.
Iñigo
Historic Basque name borne by saints and nobles; used in Mexico as a classic alternative to Ignacio.
Ismael
Biblical name (Ishmael), common among Mexican families of varied faiths and cultural backgrounds.
Israel
Biblical place/name used as a given name; common across Mexico for religious and cultural reasons.
Isaac
Biblical name used across Mexico, familiar and chosen by modern parents as well as traditional families.
Iván
Slavic form of John widely used in Mexico; often written with an accent and feels modern and international.
Isidro
Saint Isidro Labrador is a well-known rural patron; traditional Spanish name still found in Mexico.
Isidoro
Spanish form of Isidore tied to saints; traditional, more common in older generations and church records.
Ildefonso
Historic royal and saintly name from medieval Spain; occasional use in Mexico with a classical feel.
Ireneo
Rare saint’s name meaning peace; appears in Catholic records and among families seeking an uncommon biblical name.
Indalecio
Patron saint of Almería; uncommon but historically attested in Spanish and Mexican civil and parish registries.
Ivo
Short Germanic name used occasionally in Mexico; crisp, international, and seen in civil registries.
Imanol
Basque form of Emmanuel; adopted by some Mexican families, stylish with devotional origin.
Isaías
Biblical prophet’s name used in Mexico, common in religious communities and church baptismal records.
Inocencio
Traditional Catholic name referencing innocence; found in historical Mexican civil and parish records.
Itzcóatl
Name of a famed Aztec ruler; reclaimed as indigenous heritage in Mexico and used in cultural and historical contexts.
Ixtli
Short Nahuatl name meaning face or eye; used historically and by families embracing indigenous names.
Izel
Short Nahuatl-origin name used as unisex in Mexico; adopted for boys and girls, modern and concise.
Iago
Galician/Spanish form of Jacob; rare but attested in Mexico, with strong literary and historical associations.
Isauro
Classical-sounding name recorded in Spanish and Mexican histories; uncommon but present in older records.
Iñaki
Basque variant used by some families in Mexico, especially with Basque heritage; modern and distinctive.
Iban
Basque form of Juan/John; used occasionally in Mexico, particularly among Basque-descended families.
Ilario
Latin-rooted name tied to Saint Hilarius; rare but attested in Mexican ecclesiastical and civil records.
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