Cervantes, derived from the Latin 'Cervus', meaning 'deer', is a Spanish surname and given name of Basque origin. It was popularized by the renowned writer Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, who was born in Madrid, Spain on September 29, 1547. He is best known for his novel "Don Quixote", considered one of the greatest works of fiction in Western literature. The name Cervantes has since been associated with intelligence, creativity, and literary prowess.
Cervantes is not a very popular baby name, with only 18 babies named Cervantes born over the span of 15 years.