The common Spanish name for male attendants in a quinceañera’s court of honor is chambelanes.
Chambelanes are typically friends or relatives who accompany the celebrant and may take part in an organized entrance or choreographed dance. Their clothing is often coordinated with the celebrant’s dress and with the outfits of the other members of the court.
The term is used alongside damas, the Spanish name commonly given to female attendants. Some courts include both groups, while others use a different arrangement or no formal court. The number of chambelanes is not standardized, so a question asking for one universal number would be misleading.
Chambelanes should also be distinguished from padrinos and madrinas. Those words generally refer to male and female sponsors or godparents, who may contribute money, gifts, or support. An attendant participates in the program; a sponsor has a different role, although one person can sometimes serve in both capacities.