This list includes 18 Mexican boy names that start with W, from “Walberto” to “Winston”. Many are less common in Spanish and reflect Anglo influence, family traditions, or creative modern choices. Use this list for baby naming, character ideas, or family research.

Mexican boy names that start with W are male given names used by families in Mexico that begin with the letter W. Because W is less common in Spanish, many of these names come from English, German, or adapted indigenous forms.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Origin.

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Origin: Notes on language or cultural source, which helps you weigh tradition, modernity, or foreign roots for each name.

Mexican boy names that start with W

NamePronunciationMeaningOrigin
WalterWAL-terruler of the armyGermanic
WaldoWAL-doruler, forest leaderGermanic
WaltherWAL-terruler of the armyGermanic
WenceslaoWEN-say-SLAH-ohgreater glorySlavic
WashingtonWASH-ing-tonfrom George Washington (surname)English
WilsonWIL-sonson of WillEnglish
WilliamWIL-yamresolute protectorGermanic
Wilfredowil-FREH-dohdesiring peaceGermanic
Wilfridowil-FREE-dohdesiring peaceGermanic
WilmerWIL-merfamous protectorGermanic
WilberWIL-berbright willGermanic
WilbertWIL-bertbright willGermanic
Wilbertowil-BER-tobright willGermanic
Walbertowal-BER-tobright rulerGermanic
WinstonWIN-stonjoy stone (English place name)English
WilderWIL-derwild, untamedEnglish
WiltonWIL-tonfrom the townEnglish
WillianWIL-yahnresolute protectorGermanic

Descriptions

Walter
Classic Germanic name used in Mexico; uncommon but familiar, seen in mid-20th-century cohorts and families with European ties.
Waldo
Short Germanic name found occasionally in Mexico; rare but recognized, sometimes chosen for vintage charm.
Walther
Variant spelling tied to German-Mexican families; uncommon but attested in civil registries and historical records.
Wenceslao
Historic name linked to Saint Wenceslaus; rare today but appears in older generations and religious contexts in Mexico.
Washington
Borrowed surname used as a given name across Latin America; uncommon in Mexico but occasionally chosen for patriotic or distinctive reasons.
Wilson
Used widely across Latin America; moderately common in Mexico, especially in urban and border areas since the late 20th century.
William
English form of Guillermo used by some Mexican families, particularly bilingual households; less common than Guillermo but attested.
Wilfredo
Spanish-form popular across Mexico in the 20th century; familiar and often shortened to “Wil” or “Fred”.
Wilfrido
Variant of Wilfredo seen in Mexican records; less frequent but fully attested as a given name.
Wilmer
Used with moderate frequency in Mexico; familiar in northern states and popular among working-class families.
Wilber
Short, simple Germanic name found in Mexico; uncommon but appears in civil registry entries and local communities.
Wilbert
Older Germanic name used occasionally in Mexico, sometimes among families of European descent.
Wilberto
Spanish-friendly form of Wilbert; used intermittently in Mexico and seen in various generations.
Walberto
Rare variant combining Germanic elements; occasionally attested, especially in regions with German immigrant history.
Winston
Rare but present in Mexico as an imported English name; sometimes chosen for its distinguished, anglophone sound.
Wilder
Modern-sounding name found sporadically in Mexico; chosen by some urban parents seeking an English-style, trendy name.
Wilton
Uncommon in Mexico; occasionally used and perceived as an Anglo name with a formal tone.
Willian
Variant spelling of William seen in some Mexican records, likely influenced by international usage; uncommon but attested.
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