The traditional Spanish-language name for a male counterpart of a quinceañera celebration is quinceañero.
Quinceañero is formed from the same quince años connection as quinceañera, but uses the masculine ending. It generally refers to a boy celebrating his fifteenth birthday in a similar coming-of-age tradition. In English, however, quinceañera is much more widely recognized and is often used when discussing the broader cultural practice.
Quinceañero celebrations are less uniformly associated with a single set of rituals. Families may borrow elements from quinceañera customs, organize a party, or create a different celebration entirely. The meaning depends on the family and community rather than on one universal rulebook.
The term should not be confused with quince, the Spanish word for fifteen, or with quinceañera as the name of the female celebrant. Spanish gendered noun endings help distinguish the traditional terms, although contemporary families may describe celebrations in more inclusive or personalized ways.