Ocelotl
Meaningjaguar · Nahuatl
Ocelotl is a Mexican boy name meaning “jaguar”, 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- GenerationOcelotl peaked in 2016, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Ocelotl you'd meet today is about 9 years old.
- HistoryOcelotl first shows up in US birth records in 2016, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Ocelotl
Ocelotl is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “jaguar”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, 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 Ocelotl
What does the name Ocelotl mean?
Ocelotl means “jaguar” and comes from Nahuatl. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Balam (“jaguar”).
What is the origin of the name Ocelotl?
Ocelotl 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 Ocelotl a boy or girl name?
Ocelotl is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ocelotl?
Ocelotl is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2016. It peaked at #12,185 in 2016, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Ocelotl?
If you like Ocelotl, you might also like Balam.
What should I know before naming my baby Ocelotl?
Ocelotl is a Mexican boy name meaning “jaguar”, 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 simple to spell and say, 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.