We already know which are the 10 most common men's names, both in the past and present in Spain. Now, what does each one mean? What is their origin? If with this data we help you even more to choose a name for your baby, follow this post thread, where we will tell you the meaning of names for both boys and girls, both old and new, so that you can either learn something about your own name or about your baby's future name. We are going to start at the end of both tables, with José Luis being the top 10 most used classic men's names. And on the other hand, Álvaro occupies the same place on the list in the most current names. Let's go there!
José Luis:
Composite name formed by José and Luis. In this case, we are going to talk to you about the etymological origin of each name. On the one hand, José, which is one of the most popular names in Spain due to its cultural tradition. Its translation comes from Hebrew, and literally means "God will increase" or else "God increases". This represents the blessing of the arrival of a new member in the family, hence the expression “God will increase, ” The name of Joseph is known to belong to that of the companion of Mary, putative father of Jesus, and patron of the Catholic Church. This name has been at the top of the lists of most popular names for years, in Spain alone it is carried by more than 500,000 men or boys, despite the fact that its popularity has decreased in recent years.
On the other hand, Luis descends from the Gothic name Clodovico, which became Ludovicus and finally we reach the name of Luis. As a curiosity, its translation into Basque, Koldobika, remembers the ancient Clodovico. Its translation corresponds to the expression "illustrious warrior" or as "the famous and famous man." Its origin is given by the union of two Germanic words hluot (glory, fame), and weg or wig, (battle, fight). In France, the name of Louis is closely linked to royalty, since a total of 18 kings have been called that, perhaps one of the most famous being known as Sun King, Louis XIV. Thus, Luis has become one of the names with the most tradition throughout history, just like José. Although the origin of this name is Germanic, it has been translated in numerous countries, thanks to the royal use of it. In German it is Ludwig, in Italian it corresponds to Luigi, in English Lewis and in French, Louis.
In total today in Spain, there are around 290,000 registered people who correspond to the compound name José Luis, with an average age of 54 years. People named like José Luis are usually intelligent, sometimes they can be a bit of a “know-it-all” and have an enviable memory. His character is normally devious, with little aggression in his person. They have great emotional intelligence, they are respectful and find dialogue essential to relating. Compression is their strong suit, they are capable of expressing their disagreement with diplomacy, so it is very difficult for you to dislike José Luis. As a general rule, they have a great sense of humor and fantastic communication skills. For them, the values: the José Luis are all about tenderness. Furthermore, illustrious figures of our country such as José Luis Gil or José Luis Perales proudly carry this name.
Alvaro
This name has a particular history. We are going to tell you its origin, the personality attributed to men with the name Álvaro, and some curious facts about the Alvaros of history. It is believed that the origin of the name Álvaro comes from very far away, both in origin and in time. After different historical investigations, the root that makes the most sense comes from the Germanic term Alwar, formed by there, which means “everything,” and war, whose meaning is prudent, or warja, which would be translated as protection. Thus, its translation into Spanish would be “cautious man” or “protector.” There is another possible origin that comes, in this case, from the Nordic lands, where it is suggested that it could originate from the term Hallvaror, which means “defender of the rock”, or it has also been commented that it could have arisen in Sweden, from the word Alfarr, in relation to elves, creatures belonging to Germanic and Norse mythology.
Like their etymological origin, men named Álvaro tend to be protective and cautious in nature. Having everything under control and planned to the millimeter is essential for them. Furthermore, they tend to defend the causes that concern both them and their loved ones, whether in work, family or personal terms. They demonstrate to be competitive people from the beginning as children, causing an insatiable desire to achieve goals. That is why, regardless of whether we are talking about sports, work or your daily life, your goal is to win. It is also common in Alvaros have the need to share your achievements and goals with the world. This can cause frustration in relation to low tolerance for feeling humiliated or that they have failed.
In terms of work, ambition is part of his personality, which is why it is accompanied by the search for perfection in the projects in which he is involved. Thus, people named Álvaro usually aspire to positions with responsibility. Of course, this can become a kind of addiction to work, or to the benefits it generates. They can become addicted to work and money. But in the end, boys named Álvaro are very attached to their loved ones. If you have an Álvaro in the family, you are in luck, since you will have someone who will always protect you.
During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Álvaro was the fashionable name. Hence, in Spain there are many people with the surname Álvarez, since it means "son of Álvaro." As a curious fact, the first illustrious Álvaro is Álvar Fáñez, who was the nephew of the Cid, and also a great warrior.
Today, Álvaro's name has regained strength, and we currently have more than 150,000 Alvaros in our country, with an average age of 20.4 years. This very popular name has different translations. In German, it translates as Alvar, Albrecht or Alberich. In English we would know Álvaro as Avery, Aubrey or Auberon. In French, we would call him Aubry or Albéric. Or in the case of Norway, it would be Hallvarðr or Hallvard.
Not anything else, but we are clear that both names denote affection, security and strength. Whatever name you choose, whether Álvaro or José Luis, both will accompany your child on the long and beautiful path that is life, being part of their daily life, and reflecting their personality to the rest of the world. It is very important that, although we cannot choose our name, we must be clear about the responsibility of giving our children a name that will guide their lives forever. Now, we want to ask you: which of the two names would you choose? Do you have a José Luis or an Álvaro in your close circle? Leave us your comment on our post to share your opinion on the topic with other users.
