A male celebrating his own fifteenth birthday in this tradition is called a quinceañero.
The term is the masculine counterpart of quinceañera and refers to the celebrant, not to an attendant. In many communities, the custom has historically centered on girls, but families may adapt the celebration for boys or create a comparable fifteenth-birthday event. The format can include formal clothing, a court, music, dancing, and a family gathering.
Quinceañero is easily confused with chambelán. A chambelán is a male attendant in the court of honor, while a quinceañero is the boy whose birthday is being celebrated. Spanish gendered endings help distinguish these roles.
There is no single universal program for a quinceañero celebration. Religious elements, formal dances, speeches, and symbolic gifts depend on the family and community. The word identifies the celebrant rather than prescribing one exact ceremony.