The masculine Spanish form related to quinceañera is quinceañero. It can describe a boy who celebrates a comparable fifteenth-birthday milestone or, depending on context, the celebration itself.
Quinceañera is the form most familiar internationally because the tradition has historically been associated with girls. However, celebrations for boys also exist, and families may adapt the format to suit the celebrant. The presence of a masculine term reflects Spanish grammatical gender rather than a single worldwide ceremony standard.
Customs remain highly variable. A quinceañero celebration may include formal clothing, a religious service, music, family presentations, or a reception, but it does not have to copy every element of a traditional quinceañera. Usage also varies by region and by the preferences of each family.