What is a male celebrant’s fifteenth-birthday celebration sometimes called?

A male celebrant’s fifteenth-birthday celebration is sometimes called a quinceañero.

Quinceañero is the masculine counterpart of quinceañera in communities that adapt the tradition for boys. The word can refer to the male celebrant or, depending on context, the celebration associated with his fifteenth birthday. Usage is not completely uniform, because families and regions may prefer other descriptions or simply use quinceañera as the familiar name for the event.

The traditional quinceañera developed around a girl’s fifteenth birthday, so customs for boys are often less standardized. A quinceañero may include a church service, formal clothing, a court, a family meal, speeches, music, and dancing. The exact rituals depend on the family and local culture.

This term should not be confused with padrino, which means a sponsor or godparent-like participant in some ceremonies. It also differs from chambelán, a male member of a court of honor. Those words describe roles, while quinceañero identifies the celebrant or his milestone event.