Male attendants in a traditional quinceañera court are commonly called chambelanes.
A chambelán is a male member of the court, and chambelanes is the plural form. The attendants may accompany the celebrant during her entrance, pose for formal photographs, and perform a rehearsed dance. Their coordinated clothing can match the event’s formal style or color scheme.
The terminology is regional. In some Spanish-speaking communities, male attendants may instead be described with terms such as escortos or simply escorts, while English-speaking families may use “court members.” Chambelanes is nevertheless one of the most widely recognized terms associated with a traditional quinceañera court.
The number of chambelanes is flexible. Older formal formats sometimes paired them with damas in a court of 14 attendants, but contemporary families can choose a smaller or mixed-gender group. The court is optional and is separate from the celebrant’s parents, godparents, and other adult sponsors.