Ten names for popular children in Mexico in 2017

Choosing the name of our child is not an easy task. If you have not yet found the right name for your baby here we propose ten proposals with the names that will be the trend in Mexico in 2017. In recent years, names of Anglo-Saxon origin have gained prominence, although names also remain among the

Choosing the name of our child is not an easy task. If you have not yet found the right name for your baby here we propose ten proposals with the names that will be the trend in Mexico in 2017.

In recent years, names of Anglo-Saxon origin have gained prominence, although names also remain among the most used. traditional, which have a beautiful meaning and maybe you can get out of doubt when deciding what your future son will be called.

Frequent names in Mexico for children in this year 2017

1- Kevin: is a name of Irish origin its meaning is 'sweet, honest and handsome' and has been one of the most used names in England and the United States for years and that increasingly becomes more relevant in countries like Mexico. The fact that many personalities from the world of entertainment and celluloid have this name as: Kevin Costner, Kevin Bacon, or Kevin Jonas among others, has been able to promote its popularity.

2- Brayan: is a name of Celtic origin, meaning 'he who has noble power and strength' and is a variant of the name of Brian, each more popular in Mexico and which undoubtedly will be a trend in 2017.

3- Brandon : is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. The meaning of Brandon is: 'swift sword'.

4- José: has been one of the most used names in Mexico and in many other countries for years and will continue to be used in 2017. It means 'abundance' and its origin is Hebrew.

5- Juan: is a name of Hebrew origin. It means 'the faithful one to God'. It has been and continues to be one of the most used names in Mexico. It is a traditional name that conquers by its sound and its length.

6- Santiago: is a very traditional name in Mexico although it is still used a lot and will undoubtedly be a trend in 2017. The origin of this name is Hebrew and its meaning is linked to religion: 'God will reward'.

7- Jesús María: is a municipality of the Mexican state of Aguascalientes and is one of the most used compound names in Mexico. Jesus comes from the Hebrew and means 'Yahweh is salvation', while Mary is also Hebrew but has a very disputed meaning, adopting the one most used as 'the beloved of God'.

8- José Juan: is another of the most used compound names and trends in Mexico for 2017.

9- Juan Jesús: It is the third name composed for the most employed child in Mexico and that will continue being one of the most used in 2017. It is the combination of John that means "the faithful one to God" and Jesus that means "Yaveh is salvation" both of Hebrew origin and with much relevance in the Bible.

10- Diego: is a Spanish name that comes from the Hebrew Jacob. Its meaning is linked to a person 'instructed and didactic'. Among the celebrities with this name we find from actors like the Mexican Diego Luna, to soccer players like the Argentine Diego Armando Maradona, singers like the Mexican Diego Boneta, or painters like the Mexican Diego Rivera or the Spanish Diego de Silva Velázquez, among others.

Cristina González Hernando. Editor of Guiainfantil.com