What term is commonly used for a boy’s male equivalent of a quinceañera?

The term commonly used for a boy’s male equivalent of a quinceañera is quinceañero.

Quinceañero follows the same basic linguistic pattern as quinceañera, but uses the masculine Spanish ending. It generally refers to a boy celebrating his fifteenth birthday in a comparable coming-of-age tradition.

The male version is less widespread and less standardized than the quinceañera tradition for girls. Families and communities may adapt the ceremony, clothing, attendants, and program rather than follow one universal format. Some celebrations are also designed for siblings or groups of young people.

Quinceañero should not be mistaken for quince, which simply means fifteen, or for the names of attendants. Spanish usage can differ by country, and English-language discussions sometimes use “male quinceañera” descriptively, but quinceañero is the established masculine counterpart.