What is a male attendant in a quinceañera’s court of honor called?

A male attendant in a quinceañera’s court of honor is called a chambelán.

The chambelanes accompany the quinceañera during formal portions of the celebration, especially introductions, posed photographs, and choreographed dances. The term is Spanish and is commonly associated with the court of honor, although spelling, pronunciation, and local usage can vary.

A court may also include female attendants called damas. Some celebrations use a balanced group of boys and girls, while others choose relatives, friends, or no formal court at all. The arrangement is a tradition rather than a universal requirement.

Chambelán is not the same as quinceañero. The quinceañero is the masculine term for the young person celebrating a fifteenth birthday; the chambelán is an escort or participant in someone else’s ceremony. Modern quinceañeras may also replace traditional court roles with a smaller group or an informal entrance.