Quinceañero is the Spanish name commonly used for a male counterpart to a quinceañera celebration.
The word follows the same connection to quince, meaning “fifteen,” while its masculine ending identifies a boy or young man. Usage is not completely uniform: some families use quinceañera as a broad name for the tradition regardless of gender, while others choose quinceañero for a male honoree.
A quinceañero may include many of the same elements associated with a quinceañera, including a formal reception, special clothing, music, dancing, family participation, and a religious service.
Terminology also varies by country and community. The most familiar English-language usage remains quinceañera, because celebrations for girls have historically been more widespread and more publicly recognized.