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Compound names for boys: when one only falls short

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Choosing a baby’s name is one of the first decisions you will make as parents. On some occasions, we have many options that are to our liking or it is difficult for us to agree with our partner (or family, if we want to include them in the entire selection process) to choose a single name.

Therefore, perhaps it is a good idea to consider the option of naming our baby not only with one, but with two names. Yesterday we gave you ideas for names for girls, now we share some ideas of classic and modern names of compound names for boys .

Compound names for boy

There are certain compound names that are classic, some because they have been used for a lifetime and others because in recent years they have become very popular. Based on the demographics of the INE website and those compound names that are so popular, we share with you some of the options that remain in force over time .

  • Carlos Alberto: of Germanic origin, “Carlos” means “free man”, while “Alberto”, who is also of Germanic origin, means “one who shines for his nobility”.
  • Francisco Javier: derived from the Italian “Francesco”, Francisco means “French”. Coming from the Basque word etcheberri , “Javier” means “one who lives in a new house”
  • Francisco José: we repeat the name “Francisco”, this time accompanied by “José”, one of the most common options for compound names, is of Hebrew origin and means “magnified by God”.
  • Jesus Maria: from the Hebrew Yeshua , “Jesus” means “salvation”, and although “Maria” is a feminine name, in certain compound names like this one it is used for man. It means “the one loved by God”.
  • Jorge Luis: from the Greek Georgios , “Jorge” means “one who works the land, while” Luis “, of Germanic origin, means” illustrious in combat “.
  • Julius Caesar: derived from Latin, “Julio” means “with strong roots”, while “Caesar”, of Latin origin, means “beard or hair”.
  • Luis Fernando: of Germanic origin, “Luis” means “illustrious in combat”, while “Fernando”, also of Germanic origin, means “the one who dares everything for peace”.
  • Luis Miguel: Another compound name with “Luis” in front, accompanied by “Miguel”, the Spanish variant of the Hebrew name “Mika’el”, which means “who is like God?”
  • Marco Antonio: of Latin origin, “Marco” means “consecrated to Mars.” Antonio “, for his part, is of Greek origin and is believed to mean” brave “.
  • Miguel Ángel: “Miguel” is the Spanish variant of the Hebrew name “Mika’el”, which means “who is like God?”, While “Angel” is a name of Greek origin and means “messenger”.
  • Victor Hugo: from the Latin victoris , “Victor” means “victor”, while “Hugo”, of Germanic origin, means “man of great spirit” or “one with clear intelligence”.
  • Victor Manuel: also with “Victor” in front we find this compound name, accompanied by the second name of Hebrew origin “Manuel”, which means “God is with us”.

Compound names with José and Juan in front

We also recently shared an article with compound names for a girl, in which we highlighted a special section for the name “María”, as it was the main name used when choosing a compound name. In the case of boys, the same happens with “José” and “Juan”, so we share some of the most popular compound names with them in front.

With José at the helm

“Joseph” is a name of Hebrew origin, which means “magnified by God.”

  • José Alberto: of Germanic origin, “Alberto” means “the one who shines through his nobility”.
  • José Ángel: “Angel” is a name of Greek origin that means “messenger”.
  • José Antonio: “Antonio”, is of Greek origin and is believed to mean “brave”.
  • José Francisco: derived from the Italian “Francesco”, “Francisco” means “French”.
  • José Luis: “Luis”, of Germanic origin, means “illustrious in combat”.
  • José Manuel: of Hebrew origin, “Manuel” means “God is with us.”
  • José María: feminine name, when using “María” with another masculine it is accepted as such and means “the one chosen or loved by God”.
  • José Miguel: “Miguel” is the Spanish variant of the Hebrew name “Mika’el”, which means “who is like God?”

With Juan in front

“John” is a biblical name of Hebrew origin that means “He who is faithful to God.”

  • Juan Antonio: “Antonio”, is a name of Greek origin and its interpretation is “brave”.
  • Juan Carlos: of Germanic origin, “Carlos” means “free man”.
  • Juan Francisco: derived from the Italian “Francesco”, “Francisco” means “French”.
  • Juan Gabriel: “Gabriel” means “the strength and power of God.”
  • Juan José: name of Hebrew origin, “José” means “magnified by God”
  • Juan Manuel: of Hebrew origin, “Manuel” means “God is with us.”
  • Juan Pablo: of Latin origin paulus , means “the minor”.
  • Juan Pedro: of Latin origin, “Pedro” means “firm as a rock.”
  • Juan Ramón: “Ramón” means “one who gives good advice.”

Original and modern compound names

If you are looking for a compound name, but you would like it to be one different from the classics or one that does not start with the typical “Juan” or “José”, I propose some ideas that include classic and modern names .

  • Alfonso Javier: of Germanic origin, “Alfonso” means “noble, fast”, while “Javier”, from the Basque word etcheberri , means “one who lives in a new house”
  • Álvaro Francisco: derived from alwar , Álvaro is a name of Germanic origin that means “he who is forewarned” or “he who is the defender of all.” “Francisco” is a name derived from the Italian “Francesco”, and means “French”.
  • Carlos Hernán: of Germanic origin, “Carlos” means “free man”, while “Hernán”, also of Germanic origin, is a variant of “Fernando”, which means “brave”.
  • Daniel Adrián: of Hebrew origin, “Daniel” means “God is my judge”, while “Adrián” is of Latin origin and means “the one who comes from the sea”.
  • Edgar Alfonso: of Polish origin, “Edgar” means “the one who defends his lands with a spear”, while “Alfonso” means “noble, fast”.
  • Hugo Francisco: of German origin, “Hugo” means “man of great spirit” or “one with clear intelligence”, and “Francisco” is a name derived from the Italian “Francesco”, and means “French”.
  • Ivan Alexander: Russian and Slavic variant of the Greek name Ioannes , “Ivan” means “god is funny.” “Alexander” is of Greek origin and means “the protector”.
  • Jorge Esteban: from the Greek Georgios , “Jorge” means “one who works the land”, while “Esteban”, of the same origin, means “victorious”.
  • Luis Eduardo: “Luis”, of Germanic origin, means “illustrious in combat”, while “Eduardo” is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means “the guardian of wealth”.
  • Óscar Daniel: of Germanic origin, “Oscar” means “divine spear”, while “Daniel”, of Hebrew origin, means “God is my judge”.
  • Ruben Ernesto: “Ruben” is a biblical name that comes from Hebrew, and “Ernesto”, of German origin, means “one who fights to win”.
  • Victor Emiliano: from the Latin victoris , “Victor” means “victor”, while “Emiliano”, also of Latin origin, means “working man”

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