A quinceañera’s male escort or attendant is commonly called a chambelán.
The term comes from Spanish courtly vocabulary and is used in several quinceañera traditions for a boy or young man who participates in the celebrant’s formal court. Depending on local custom, he may accompany her during a procession, formal dance, or presentation.
A quinceañera court can include several attendants, and terminology differs across countries and families. In some communities, male participants are called chambelanes, while other regions use different labels or organize the court in another way. The role is ceremonial rather than a legal or religious office.
Chambelanes are sometimes confused with padrinos. Padrinos are sponsors or honored supporters who may help provide items or services for the celebration; they are not simply another name for the young men in the court.