The Spanish name for a male celebrant of a comparable fifteenth-birthday celebration is quinceañero.
The term is formed from quince, meaning fifteen, with a masculine ending. Quinceañera is the corresponding feminine term and is much more widely recognized because the tradition has historically centered on girls and young women.
A quinceañero celebration may borrow familiar elements such as formal clothing, a court, a reception, dancing, and family presentations. The exact customs depend on the family and community, and there is no single worldwide format for a boy’s celebration.
The masculine term should not be confused with chambelán, which describes a male attendant in a court. A quinceañero is the person being honored; a chambelán is generally someone participating in the ceremony or dance as an attendant.