The nameAldo
Aldo is an Italian name meaning "old, wise". It has a warm, classic sound.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Aldo comes from the Germanic ald, "old, experienced".
Origin
Germanic, through Italian.
History
Aldo Manuzio was a famous Venetian printer of the Renaissance. In the United States Aldo reached 410th in 2002.
Did you know?
- The former Italian prime minister Aldo Moro was kidnapped and killed by the Red Brigades in 1978.
Famous people named Aldo
- Aldo Moro, Italian prime minister
- Aldo Rossi, architect
- Aldo Leopold, environmentalist
Popularity of the name Aldo
Aldo in the United States
Aldo was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 4,303 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Aldo. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Aldo in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 245 births a year on average, against 342 in the five years before.
Aldo in France
Aldo was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 760 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Aldo. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1958. Half of all babies named Aldo in France were born before 1959, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 21 births a year on average, against 14 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Aldo
Names from the same generation as Aldo, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aldo mean?
Aldo comes from the Germanic ald, "old, experienced".
What is the origin of the name Aldo?
Germanic, through Italian.
Is Aldo a girl's or a boy's name?
Aldo is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Aldo?
In 2024, Aldo was the 996th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 226 births.
What are good sibling names for Aldo?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Angeline, Charlene, Giselle and Nathalie for a sister, Alonso, Roger, Dominik and Rudy for a brother.
Who are famous people named Aldo?
Aldo Moro, Italian prime minister; Aldo Rossi, architect; Aldo Leopold, environmentalist.