What is the male equivalent of a quinceañera often called?

The male equivalent of a quinceañera is often called a quinceañero.

The term applies to a boy celebrating his fifteenth birthday in a comparable coming-of-age tradition. It uses the Spanish masculine ending while retaining the connection to quince, meaning 15. In English-language writing, the word is less familiar than quinceañera, but it is recognized in discussions of parallel celebrations.

Quinceañero celebrations are not identical everywhere. Families may adapt the clothing, ceremony, attendants, dances, and religious elements to local customs. Some communities use quinceañera as a broad name for the tradition even when the celebrant is male, while others distinguish the terms.

Neither term describes a single standardized ceremony. The format depends on cultural background, family preference, and location. A quinceañero can therefore be a formal event, a religiously connected celebration, or a more informal fifteenth-birthday gathering.