What title is commonly used for a male equivalent of a quinceañera?

Quinceañero is a commonly used title for a male equivalent of a quinceañera. The Spanish masculine ending changes the term from the traditional feminine form, quinceañera, to quinceañero.

The underlying milestone is a fifteenth birthday, but terminology and customs vary considerably. Quinceañera traditions historically center on girls, while celebrations for boys may be called quinceañero events or may use a more general birthday description. Some families adapt the ceremony, clothing, court, and dance traditions for a boy.

Quinceañero should not be confused with quinceañera, which commonly refers to the girl or the traditional celebration. Nor does the word imply that every community follows one standardized male ceremony. The form and popularity of such celebrations depend on regional practice, family preference, and the cultural setting.