This list includes 50 Mexican boy names that start with M, from “Macario” to “Máximo”. Many names here come from Spanish and Catholic traditions, while others reflect indigenous roots and modern trends. Use this list when choosing a baby name, honoring family history, naming a character, or exploring Mexican naming culture.
Mexican boy names that start with M are common in Spanish-speaking communities and span Catholic, indigenous, and classical influences. For example, “Máximo” means “greatest,” showing Latin influence alongside native-language choices.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, Origin, Notes
Name: The given name as commonly used in Mexico, shown so you can pick the exact spelling and form you prefer.
Pronunciation: A simple guide showing how to say each name, helping you decide which names sound right to you.
Meaning: A concise definition or translation that reveals a name’s significance and cultural or symbolic value.
Origin: A brief note on linguistic or cultural origin so you understand whether a name is Spanish, indigenous, or otherwise.
Notes: Short context like popularity, saint links, or nicknames to help you compare names and personalize your choice.
Mexican boy names that start with M
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel | mah-noo-EL | Hebrew via Spanish | God is with us |
| Miguel | mee-GEL | Hebrew via Spanish | Who is like God? |
| Mateo | mah-TEH-oh | Hebrew via Spanish | Gift of God |
| Matías | mah-TEE-as | Hebrew via Spanish | Gift of God |
| Martín | mar-TEEN | Latin | Of Mars, warlike |
| Marcos | MAR-kos | Latin | Of Mars, warrior |
| Marco | MAR-ko | Latin | Of Mars, warrior |
| Mario | MAH-ree-oh | Latin | Male, dedicated to Mars |
| Mariano | mah-ree-AH-no | Latin | From Marius, related to Mars |
| Marcelo | mar-SEH-lo | Latin | Little warrior (from Marcellus) |
| Marcelino | mar-seh-LEE-no | Latin | Little Marcellus; young warrior |
| Marcial | mar-SEE-al | Latin | Warlike; of Mars |
| Marciano | mar-SEE-ah-no | Latin | Of Mars |
| Maximiliano | maks-ee-mee-lee-AH-no | Latin | Greatest |
| Máximo | MAHK-see-moh | Latin | Greatest |
| Maximino | maks-ee-MEE-no | Latin | Derived from Maximinus; very great |
| Mauricio | mow-REE-syo | Latin | From Maurus; dark-skinned or Moor |
| Mauro | MOW-ro | Latin | Moor; dark-skinned |
| Misael | mee-sah-EL | Hebrew via Spanish | Who is like God? / biblical |
| Moisés | moy-SEHS | Hebrew via Spanish | Drawn out of water (Moses) |
| Melchor | MEL-kor | Latin/Arabic origin | King of light (traditional) |
| Melquíades | mel-KEE-ah-des | Greek/Latin | King of light (variant) |
| Melvin | MEL-vin | Old English | Counsel friend |
| Milton | MIL-ton | Old English | Mill town |
| Modesto | mo-DES-to | Latin | Modest, humble |
| Manlio | MAHN-lyo | Latin (Roman) | From the Manlius family |
| Marlon | MAR-lon | English/modern | Unknown origin; modern name |
| Marvin | MAR-vin | Welsh/Old English | Friend of the sea |
| Marino | mah-REE-no | Latin | Of the sea |
| Miqueas | mee-KAY-as | Hebrew via Spanish | Who is like Yahweh? (Micah) |
| Melanio | meh-LAH-nyo | Greek/Latin | Honey; sweet (from Melanos roots) |
| Moctezuma | mok-teh-SOO-mah | Nahuatl | He who frowns like a lord |
| Mixcoatl | meesh-KOH-a-tl | Nahuatl | Cloud serpent |
| Michel | mee-SHEL | French/Spanish | Who is like God? |
| Marcio | MAR-syo | Latin/Portuguese | Of Mars (variant) |
| Macario | mah-KAH-ree-oh | Greek via Spanish | Blessed |
| Marcel | mar-SEL | Latin/French | Young warrior (Marcellus) |
| Maximiano | maks-ee-MYAH-no | Latin | Greatest (variant) |
| Macedonio | mah-seh-DOH-nyo | Greek/Latin | From Macedonia |
| Mardoqueo | mar-do-KEH-oh | Hebrew via Spanish (Mordecai) | Warrior; follower of Marduk |
| Micael | mee-KAH-el | Hebrew via Portuguese/Spanish | Who is like God? |
| Magín | mah-HIN | Latin via Spanish | From Magnus; great |
| Maikel | MY-kel | Phonetic English/Spanish | Who is like God? |
| Mikel | MEE-kel | Basque | Who is like God? |
| Mendel | MEN-del | Hebrew/Yiddish | Comforter (diminutive of Menachem) |
| Maceo | mah-SEH-oh | Spanish/Cuban influence | Unclear; possibly warrior-related |
| Melquisedec | mel-kee-seh-DEK | Hebrew via Spanish | King of righteousness |
| Mikael | mee-KAH-el | Scandinavian/Hebrew | Who is like God? |
| Medardo | meh-DAR-do | Germanic via Spanish | Brave protector |
| Mansueto | mahn-SWEH-to | Latin | Meek, gentle |
Descriptions
Manuel
Very common in Mexico; traditional and biblical, often used across generations and on birth certificates.
Miguel
One of Mexico’s most popular names; classic, biblical, often shortened to ‘Miguel’ on documents.
Mateo
Popular and contemporary in Mexico; Spanish form of Matthew, widely chosen for newborn boys.
Matías
Spanish form of Matthias; common and stylish, often ranked high in recent name lists.
Martín
Well-established Spanish name used frequently in Mexico; classic and versatile.
Marcos
Traditional Spanish name; commonly used and familiar across regions in Mexico.
Marco
Shorter variant of Marcos, regularly registered as a standalone name in Mexico.
Mario
Widespread classic name in Mexico; often seen in all generations.
Mariano
Traditional name, feels formal and historical; used across Mexico.
Marcelo
Common Spanish name; friendly and slightly old-fashioned in Mexico.
Marcelino
Less common but traditional; used regionally and in older generations.
Marcial
Rare but established Spanish name; carries a formal, classic tone.
Marciano
Uncommon but attested in Mexico; feels traditional and historical.
Maximiliano
Popular in modern Mexico; often shortened to ‘Max’ or ‘Maxi’, stylish and formal.
Máximo
Used increasingly as a strong, single-name choice; traditional Latin root.
Maximino
Less common variant historically used in Mexico; traditional sounding.
Mauricio
Well-known Spanish name in Mexico; moderately popular across generations.
Mauro
Short and classic; used regularly in Mexico.
Misael
Biblical name used in Mexico; familiar and moderately common.
Moisés
Common biblical name in Mexico; traditional and widely recognized.
Melchor
One of the traditional Magi names; used historically and in religious contexts.
Melquíades
Literary and somewhat rare, familiar from Latin American literature and tradition.
Melvin
Imported Anglo name but used in Mexico; moderate usage, especially late 20th century.
Milton
Anglo-origin name found in Mexican civil records; less common but present.
Modesto
Traditional Spanish name used in Mexico; old-fashioned but still in use.
Manlio
Uncommon, classical Roman name found in Mexican usage occasionally.
Marlon
Borrowed English-style name used in Mexico; more common from mid-20th century onward.
Marvin
Anglo-origin name present in Mexican naming; moderately used.
Marino
Traditional and uncommon; occasionally chosen in Mexico for a classic sound.
Miqueas
Biblical name (Spanish form of Micah); used occasionally in Mexico.
Melanio
Rare but attested Spanish name; classical flavor, used sparingly.
Moctezuma
Historic Aztec name; used in Mexico to honor indigenous heritage, sometimes shortened to ‘Moctezuma’ officially.
Mixcoatl
Pre-Hispanic deity name used by some families to celebrate indigenous identity; uncommon but authentic.
Michel
French form of Michael used in Mexico; appears in civil records, often pronounced Spanish-style.
Marcio
Less common variant of Marcelo/Marcos; occasionally used in Mexico.
Macario
Traditional Spanish name seen in Mexican history and literature; older style.
Marcel
Short form of Marcelo; used in Mexico, sometimes in families preferring French forms.
Maximiano
Historic variant related to Maximiliano; rare but attested in Mexico.
Macedonio
Old-fashioned, literary Spanish name found in Mexican records.
Mardoqueo
Biblical name (Mordecai) used among some Mexican families; traditional and rare.
Micael
Alternative spelling of Michael used in Mexico; appears on some birth records.
Magín
Uncommon saint’s name (San Magín); rare but historically used in Mexico.
Maikel
Phonetic spelling of Michael widely used informally and sometimes officially in Mexico.
Mikel
Basque form of Michael used by some families in Mexico; uncommon but present.
Mendel
Jewish community name used in Mexico; culturally specific usage.
Maceo
Used in Latin America including Mexico, often honoring Caribbean-Latin figures.
Melquisedec
Biblical name (Melchizedek); rare but appears occasionally on Mexican birth records.
Mikael
Variant spelling of Michael used by some parents in Mexico; less common but attested.
Medardo
Traditional Spanish name seen occasionally in Mexican civil registries.
Mansueto
Rare saint’s name used by some families in Mexico; old-fashioned and uncommon.