The nameAbelardo
Abelardo is the Spanish form of Abelard, the medieval philosopher.
- Boy's name
- Spanish
Meaning
Abelardo comes from Abelard, a medieval French name of uncertain origin.
Origin
Spanish.
History
Peter Abelard, the 12th century philosopher, is remembered for his love letters with Héloïse. In the United States Abelardo reached 984th place in 1972.
Popularity of the name Abelardo
Abelardo in the United States
Abelardo was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 672 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Abelardo. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Abelardo in the United States were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 51 births a year on average, against 65 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Abelardo
Names from the same generation as Abelardo, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abelardo mean?
Abelardo comes from Abelard, a medieval French name of uncertain origin.
What is the origin of the name Abelardo?
Spanish.
Is Abelardo a girl's or a boy's name?
Abelardo is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Abelardo?
In 2024, Abelardo was the 2987th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 42 births.
What are good sibling names for Abelardo?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Elvira, Dolores, Manuela and Francisca for a sister, Hernán, Roque, Gaspar and Frederic for a brother.