This list includes 23 Mexican boy names that start with Z, from “Zabdiel” to “Zósimo”. They include biblical, Spanish, Nahuatl, and contemporary choices often used in Mexico today.

Mexican boy names that start with Z are masculine given names used in Mexico that begin with the letter Z. Many reflect Spanish, biblical, or indigenous roots, with some unique phonetic patterns.

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

Name: The given name as commonly used or registered in Mexico; use it to find specific entries quickly.

Pronunciation: A simple guide to saying the name; use it to learn correct sounds for announcements and daily use.

Meaning: A concise definition or origin meaning; you can use this to understand cultural or linguistic significance.

Origin: Notes on linguistic, geographic, or cultural roots; this helps you judge tradition and historical background.

Notes: Extra details like variants, saints, or modern usage; use these tidbits when deciding or comparing names.

Mexican boy names that start with Z

NamePronunciationOriginMeaning
Zacarías(zah-kah-REE-ahs)Hebrew via SpanishYahweh has remembered
Zaqueo(zah-KEH-oh)Hebrew via SpanishPure, innocent
Zenón(seh-NOHN)Greek via SpanishOf Zeus
Zeno(ZEH-noh)Greek via SpanishOf Zeus
Zósimo(SOH-see-moh)Greek via SpanishHealthy, survivor
Zoilo(ZOY-loh)Greek via SpanishLife, lively
Zeferino(zeh-feh-REE-no)Latin/Greek via SpanishWest wind
Zeus(ZAY-oos)GreekChief Greek god
Zabdiel(zahb-dee-EL)Hebrew via SpanishGift of God
Zaid(ZAYD)ArabicTo increase, abundance
Zaidán(zay-DAN)ArabicVariant of Zaid; little/increasing
Zahir(zah-HEER)ArabicShining, evident
Zedequías(seh-deh-KEE-ahs)Hebrew via SpanishYahweh is righteous
Zebedeo(zeh-beh-DEH-oh)Hebrew via SpanishGift of God
Zabulón(zah-boo-LOHN)Hebrew via SpanishDwelling; exalted
Zuriel(zoo-ree-EL)HebrewGod is my rock
Zorobabel(soh-roh-BAH-bel)Hebrew via SpanishBorn in Babylon
Zorion(soh-ree-ON)BasqueHappiness, good fortune
Zigor(ZEE-gor)BasquePunishment, sternness
Zelindo(zeh-LEEN-doh)Germanic/SpanishOf noble lineage (uncertain)
Zalman(ZAL-man)Yiddish/HebrewPeaceful (Solomon-related)
Zelig(ZEH-lig)YiddishBlessed, fortunate
Zev(ZEV)HebrewWolf

Descriptions

Zacarías
Common biblical name in Mexico, popular in Catholic families; formal and often shortened in everyday use.
Zaqueo
Spanish form of Zacchaeus from the Bible; uncommon but recognized, pronounced zah-KEH-oh.
Zenón
Classical Greek name used historically in Mexico; feels traditional and formal, rare among younger generations.
Zeno
Short variant related to Zenón; classical, occasionally used as a distinctive, old-fashioned choice.
Zósimo
Ancient name with religious and literary history; uncommon but present in Mexican civil registries.
Zoilo
Old Spanish name still found in Mexico, especially among older generations and rural areas.
Zeferino
Traditional Spanish name, seen in Mexico mostly among older men or in rural communities.
Zeus
Mythological name occasionally chosen for bold, modern-sounding boys; used but uncommon.
Zabdiel
Biblical/Hebrew name used by some Christian families in Mexico; rare but attested.
Zaid
Used by families with Arab heritage and by some modern parents; uncommon but present.
Zaidán
Arabic-influenced modern variant occasionally found in Mexico.
Zahir
Rare in Mexico, mainly in communities with Arab immigrant backgrounds or modern multicultural choices.
Zedequías
Spanish form of Zedekiah; biblical and very uncommon, sometimes used in religious contexts.
Zebedeo
Spanish form of Zebedee (biblical); rare but attested in Mexican church records and families.
Zabulón
Spanish form of Zebulun from the Bible; uncommon, mostly historical or religious usage.
Zuriel
Biblical/Hebrew name used by Jewish and Christian families in Mexico; modern and melodic.
Zorobabel
Spanish form of Zerubbabel; biblical, rare, sometimes chosen for biblical resonance.
Zorion
Basque name used by Basque-descended families in Mexico or modern parents seeking a short, meaningful name.
Zigor
Basque-origin name occasionally used in Mexico by families with Basque ties; rare and distinctive.
Zelindo
Historic name found sporadically in Spanish-speaking areas of Mexico; uncommon today.
Zalman
Used within Jewish communities in Mexico; traditional in Ashkenazi circles.
Zelig
Yiddish name present among Mexican Jews; informal and cultural.
Zev
Short Hebrew name used by Jewish families in Mexico; modern and succinct.
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