Cuauhtli
Meaningeagle · Nahuatl
Cuauhtli is a Mexican boy name meaning “eagle”, with Nahuatl roots. Nahuatl was the language of the Aztecs, and its names often honor nature, the sky or the seasons. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Cuauhtli would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationCuauhtli peaked in 2011, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Cuauhtli you'd meet today is about 14 years old.
- HistoryCuauhtli first shows up in US birth records in 2011, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2011–2025
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About the name Cuauhtli
Cuauhtli is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “eagle”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Cuauhtli
What does the name Cuauhtli mean?
Cuauhtli means “eagle” and comes from Nahuatl. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Adler (“eagle”), Arnold (“eagle power”), Arnulfo (“eagle wolf”) and Arnoldo (“eagle power”).
What is the origin of the name Cuauhtli?
Cuauhtli is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Nahuatl. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Cuauhtli a boy or girl name?
Cuauhtli is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cuauhtli?
Cuauhtli is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2011. It peaked at #10,808 in 2011, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Cuauhtli?
If you like Cuauhtli, you might also like Adler, Arnold, Arnulfo and Arnoldo.
What should I know before naming my baby Cuauhtli?
Cuauhtli is a Mexican boy name meaning “eagle”, with Nahuatl roots. Nahuatl was the language of the Aztecs, and its names often honor nature, the sky or the seasons. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.