In a traditional quinceañera court, what are the boys commonly called?

The boys or young men who accompany a quinceañera in her court are commonly called chambelanes. They traditionally participate in the formal entrance, dances, and other choreographed parts of the celebration.

A quinceañera court may include the celebrant and a group of attendants, often called damas for girls and chambelanes for boys. The number and composition of the court vary widely. Some families choose a large court, while others have only a few attendants or omit the court altogether.

Chambelanes are not the same as padrinos. Padrinos are sponsors or honored adults who may help provide items or services for the celebration. Mariachis are musicians, and may perform at a quinceañera, but the word does not describe the attendants. Modern celebrations often adapt the traditional roles to suit the family.