This list includes 34 Mexican boy names that start with L, from “Ladislao” to “Lázaro”. Many names reflect Spanish, Catholic, and indigenous Mexican traditions and suit baby naming or character naming.
Mexican boy names that start with L are given names used in Mexico that begin with the letter L. Several come from saints, Spanish influence, or Nahuatl roots, such as “Lázaro” and “Ladislao”.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, Origin, and Popularity.
Name: The given name as commonly used in Mexico, shown so you can quickly scan and compare options.
Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide helps you say each name correctly and share it confidently with family.
Meaning: A brief definition or translation gives cultural context and helps you choose a name with the right sense.
Origin: Notes if a name comes from Spanish, Nahuatl, religious tradition, or other sources to show cultural roots.
Popularity: Relative frequency or modern usage helps you judge how common or distinctive the name is today.
Mexican boy names that start with L
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladislao | lah-dees-LAH-oh | glory of the ruler | Slavic (via Spanish) |
| Lamberto | lam-BER-to | bright land | Germanic (via Spanish) |
| Lauro | LAU-roh | laurel | Latin |
| Lázaro | LAH-sah-ro | God has helped | Biblical/Hebrew (Elazar) |
| Leobardo | le-oh-BAR-doh | lion-strong (lion+brave) | Germanic |
| Leocadio | leh-oh-KAH-dee-oh | from Leucadia (island) | Greek/Latin |
| Leandro | leh-AHN-dro | lion-man | Greek |
| León | LAY-on | lion | Latin/Greek |
| Leónidas | lay-oh-NEE-das | son of the lion | Greek |
| Leonel | lay-oh-NEL | young lion | Old French/Spanish |
| Leoncio | lay-OHN-syo | lion-like | Latin/Greek |
| Leopoldo | lay-oh-POHL-doh | people-bold (noble, brave) | Germanic (via Spanish) |
| Leo | LEE-oh | lion | Latin/Greek |
| Lenin | leh-NEEN | from the Lena River (surname used as given name) | Russian/modern political |
| Levi | leh-VEE | joined, attached | Hebrew/Biblical |
| Lidio | LEE-dyo | from Lydia | Latin/Greek |
| Lino | LEE-no | linseed; related to linen | Latin/Greek |
| Lisandro | lee-SAHN-dro | liberator | Greek |
| Lluís | yoo-EESS | famous warrior (Catalan form of Luis) | Catalan (used in Spanish contexts) |
| Lionel | lee-oh-NEL | young lion | Old French |
| Lope | LOH-peh | wolf | Latin (from lupus) |
| Lorenzo | loh-REN-so | from Laurentum; laurelled | Latin |
| Luca | LOO-kah | light (variant of Lucas) | Italian/Latin |
| Lucas | LOO-kahs | light; from Lucania | Latin/Greek |
| Lucero | loo-SEH-ro | bright star, morning star | Spanish/Latin |
| Luciano | loo-see-AH-no | light, of the light | Latin |
| Lucio | LOO-syo | light | Latin |
| Ludovico | loo-doh-VEE-koh | famous warrior | Germanic (via Latin) |
| Luis | LOO-ees | famous warrior | Germanic (via Spanish) |
| Luigi | loo-EE-gee | famous warrior (Italian variant) | Italian/Germanic |
| Lucrecio | loo-KREH-see-oh | wealth, profit | Latin |
| Lauro | LAU-roh | laurel | Latin |
| Liborio | lee-BOH-ree-oh | free, liberty | Latin (liber) |
| Liberto | lee-BER-to | freedman | Latin |
Descriptions
Ladislao
Historic Spanish form of Vladislav; rare in Mexico today, appears in older records and saint-name lists, pronounced with clear Spanish vowels.
Lamberto
Spanish form of Lambert; uncommon but attested in Mexican civil records and used in some families with European ties.
Lauro
Short, classic name meaning “laurel”; modest use in Mexico, easy pronunciation, evokes victories and classical tradition.
Lázaro
Traditional biblical name with saintly associations; used across Mexico, sometimes seen in literature and regional naming traditions.
Leobardo
Popular in several Mexican states; a bold-sounding, traditional name often shortened informally but registered formally as Leobardo.
Leocadio
Classical, slightly old-fashioned name with rare but real Mexican usage; recognizable, formal, and associated with ecclesiastical tradition.
Leandro
Widely used in Spanish-speaking countries including Mexico; stylish and literary, easy for English speakers to pronounce.
León
Short, strong name with saint associations and frequent use as a given name and surname root; accent noted in Spanish (León).
Leónidas
Heroic, classical name (ancient Spartan king); rare but used by parents seeking a striking, historical name.
Leonel
Popular in Mexico especially among sports fans and in many regions; softer variant of León, easily pronounced in Spanish and English.
Leoncio
Traditional, slightly rare name in modern Mexico; appears in historical records and church registries.
Leopoldo
Old-fashioned but respectable; used in Mexico among families valuing European classics; saint and noble associations.
Leo
Short, international, increasingly common as a full legal name in Mexico; modern, easy to pronounce, and popular on social media.
Lenin
Used in Mexico among families inspired by leftist political figures; notable as a 20th-century influence turned given name.
Levi
Biblical name used in Mexico especially among evangelical and Jewish communities; short, modern-sounding, easy pronunciation.
Lidio
Rare biblical/classical name, seen in church records and older generations; simple Spanish pronunciation and saintly connections.
Lino
Short, traditional name linked to Saint Linus; modest use in Mexico and familiar in Catholic contexts.
Lisandro
Literary and classical feel; used in Mexico by parents seeking a romantic, heroic-sounding name with easy Spanish pronunciation.
Lluís
Catalan variant of Luis occasionally used in Mexico by families with Catalan ties; pronunciation differs from Spanish Luis.
Lionel
International name used in Mexico, often inspired by athletes or global culture; soft and familiar in both Spanish and English.
Lope
Historic Spanish name (Lope de Vega); rare but attested in Mexican records and literature, old-world flavor.
Lorenzo
Common, classic Spanish name widely used in Mexico with saint-day traditions and several famous cultural bearers.
Luca
Increasingly popular modern choice in Mexico; short, international, and easy for English speakers.
Lucas
Very popular biblical name in Mexico; familiar, versatile, and frequently among top baby-name lists.
Lucero
Originally unisex but used for males too; poetic, evokes light — also a known surname and artistic name in Mexican media.
Luciano
Stylish, melodic name common in Mexico; literary and musical associations, easy Spanish pronunciation.
Lucio
Classical Roman name still in use; compact and traditional with saint and historical ties.
Ludovico
Old-fashioned, elegant choice with noble connotations; occasional use in Mexico among families favoring European classics.
Luis
One of Mexico’s most enduring and popular male names; saintly associations (Saint Louis), countless cultural and regional variants.
Luigi
Italian form sometimes used in Mexico, especially in families with Italian heritage; playful, melodic alternative to Luis.
Lucrecio
Rare classical name (Lucretius); appears in historical and literary contexts in Mexico, notable for its Roman pedigree.
Lauro
(Duplicate avoided; intentional single entry above)
Liborio
Traditional, saint-associated name found in regional Mexican baptisms and older generations.
Liberto
Historic Spanish name meaning “freed man”; uncommon but present in Mexican civil registries and Catholic contexts.