Here you’ll find 38 Mexican boy names that start with D, organized from “Dacio” to “Dámaso”. Many draw from Spanish and Catholic traditions, while others reflect Nahuatl roots or modern usage.
Mexican boy names that start with D are male given names commonly used in Mexico and Mexican communities. For example, “Dámaso” has long religious associations as the name of saints and historical figures.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, Origin, and Popularity.
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Meaning: Short definitions explain each name’s literal or cultural sense, helping you choose names with meaningful associations.
Origin: Lists linguistic or regional roots, so you understand whether a name comes from Spanish, Nahuatl, or another tradition.
Popularity: Brief notes on how common each name is in Mexico, useful when you want common or rarer options.
Mexican boy names that start with D
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagoberto | dah-go-BEHR-toh | Old Germanic: “day” + “bright” | Germanic |
| Damián | da-MYAHN | Greek: “to tame, subdue” | Greek |
| Dámaso | DAH-mah-so | Greek/Latin: “tamer, subduer” | Greek/Latin |
| Daniel | dah-nee-EL | Hebrew: “God is my judge” | Hebrew |
| Dante | DAN-teh | Latin/Italian: “enduring” | Italian/Latin |
| Darío | dah-REE-oh | Persian: “he who holds firm” | Persian |
| Darwin | DAR-win | Old English: “dear friend” | English |
| Darvin | DAR-vin | Variant of Darwin: “dear friend” | English |
| David | DAH-veed | Hebrew: “beloved” | Hebrew |
| Denis | deh-NEES | Greek via French: “follower of Dionysus” | Greek/French |
| Delio | de-LEE-oh | Unclear; possibly Latin/Greek roots | Latin/Greek (uncertain) |
| Delfín | del-FEEN | Latin/Spanish: “dolphin” | Latin/Spanish |
| Delfino | del-FEE-no | little dolphin (Spanish/Italian) | Spanish/Italian |
| Delmar | del-MAR | Spanish: “of the sea” | Spanish |
| Dalmiro | dal-MEE-roh | Germanic: likely “noble fame” | Germanic |
| Demian | deh-MEE-ahn | Variant of Damian | Greek/Latin |
| Demetrio | deh-MEH-tree-oh | Greek: “follower of Demeter” | Greek |
| Demóstenes | deh-mos-TEH-nes | Greek: “strength of the people” | Greek |
| Deodato | deh-oh-DAH-toh | Latin: “given by God” | Latin |
| Deogracias | deh-oh-GRAH-syas | Spanish: “thanks to God” | Spanish/Latin |
| Dimas | DEE-mas | Biblical: name of the penitent thief at crucifixion | Biblical |
| Dionisio | dee-oh-NEE-syo | Greek: “follower of Dionysus” | Greek |
| Diógenes | dee-OH-heh-nes | Greek: “born of Zeus” or “divine-born” | Greek |
| Donato | doh-NAH-toh | Latin: “given by God” | Latin |
| Donaldo | dohn-AL-doh | Spanish form of Donald: “world ruler” (Gaelic roots) | Gaelic/Spanish |
| Dorian | doh-REE-ahn | Greek: “of the Dorians/region of Doris” | Greek |
| Doroteo | do-roh-TEH-oh | Greek: “gift of God” (male form) | Greek |
| Duarte | doo-AHR-teh | Portuguese form of Edward: “guardian of riches” | Portuguese |
| Dacio | DAH-syo | Latin: “from Dacia; Dacian” | Latin |
| Danilo | dah-NEE-loh | Slavic/Italian: “little Daniel” or variant of Daniel | Slavic/Italian |
| Dilan | di-LAN | Variant of Dylan: “son of the sea” (Welsh roots) | Welsh/English |
| Dylan | DI-lan | Welsh: “son of the sea” | Welsh |
| Diego | DEE-eh-go | Spanish: of debated origin; sometimes “supplanter” | Spanish |
| Diomedes | dee-oh-MEH-dehs | Greek: “honor of Zeus” or “battle of Zeus” | Greek |
| Domingo | doh-MEEN-go | Latin/Spanish: “belonging to the Lord” (Sunday) | Latin/Spanish |
| Dion | dee-ON | Short form of Dionisio; “follower of Dionysus” | Greek |
| Demóstenes (alternate spelling used) | deh-mos-TEH-nes | Greek: “strength of the people” | Greek |
| Didier | dee-DYER | French: “desired” (from Desiderius) | French/Latin |
Descriptions
Dagoberto
rare; older-fashioned name in Mexico, nicknames “Dago” or “Berto”; seen in northern regions and older records.
Damián
common; Catholic saint name (St. Damian), popular across generations; diminutive “Dami” or “Mán”.
Dámaso
rare; historic saint Pope Damasus I association; used in older families and traditional contexts.
Daniel
very common; biblical favorite in Mexico, many nicknames (“Dani”); widely used across regions and ages.
Dante
uncommon to moderately used; literary association (Dante Alighieri); short form “Dan” occasionally used.
Darío
uncommon but familiar; classical name (sometimes accented Darío); diminutive “Dari”.
Darwin
uncommon; inspired by Charles Darwin, used in younger generations; sometimes “Dar” or “Win”.
Darvin
rare; phonetic/variant form used occasionally in modern registrations.
David
very common; major biblical name, many famous Mexican Davids; diminutive “Davi” or “Dado” rarely.
Denis
rare to uncommon; occasional usage, sometimes spelled “Denis”; informal “Deni”.
Delio
rare; traditional-sounding name appearing periodically in registers; diminutive “Del”.
Delfín
rare; maritime connotations, sometimes found in coastal communities; short “Del” or “Fín”.
Delfino
rare; variant of Delfín, used in some regions with Italian influence.
Delmar
rare; coastal flavor, occasionally given in Pacific/Gulf coastal towns.
Dalmiro
rare; vintage name found in older generations; diminutive “Dal” or “Miro”.
Demian
uncommon; modern-literary feel (Hesse’s Demian); nickname “Demi”.
Demetrio
rare; classical and historic name, saintly associations; short “Deme”.
Demóstenes
rare; classical/philosophical connotation, very uncommon in modern use.
Deodato
rare; religious/old-fashioned name, diminutive “Deo”.
Deogracias
rare; strongly religious, traditional, appears in historical records.
Dimas
uncommon; religious association, short form “Di” sometimes used.
Dionisio
rare; classical and saintly (St. Dionysius) usage; diminutive “Dioni”.
Diógenes
rare; classical/philosophical name (Diogenes of Sinope), uncommon today.
Donato
uncommon; saint Donato associations; nicknames “Don” or “Nato”.
Donaldo
rare; Spanish adaptation of Donald, used occasionally.
Dorian
uncommon; literary usage and modern appeal, used occasionally by parents.
Doroteo
rare; traditional saint name, diminutive “Téo” common.
Duarte
rare; more common as surname, sometimes registered as a given name.
Dacio
rare; archaic/Latin-flavored name appearing sporadically in records.
Danilo
uncommon; affectionate variant of Daniel, used in some families.
Dilan
uncommon; phonetic spelling of Dylan popular in Latin America; pronounced di-LAN.
Dylan
uncommon; English/Welsh import widely recognized and used by some Mexican parents.
Diego
very common; iconic Spanish name (many saints and celebs), diminutive “Dieguito”.
Diomedes
rare; mythological name, occasionally used with heroic connotations.
Domingo
uncommon to common historically; saint name and traditional use, nicknames “Mingo”.
Dion
rare; used independently at times, short and modern-sounding.
Demóstenes (alternate spelling used)
rare; classical name sometimes seen with variant spellings in records.
Didier
rare; French import found sporadically, especially among families with European ties.