Amedeo

“God's love”

Italy origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#7772US 2023

10Births / yr

↑Rising

640All-time births

📅 Since 190900

How to pronounce Amedeo

AY·MDEE·oh

/ˈeɪ.ˈmdiː.oʊ/ · stress on AY · 3 syllables

“God's love”

Italy origin · Boy name

What does Amedeo mean and where does it come from?

Amedeo is an Italian masculine name derived from the Latin 'Amadeus', meaning 'God's love'. The name found prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries, especially within Italian nobility and among cultured classes. Notable individuals with the name include Amedeo Modigliani, a famous Italian painter a

Cultural significance

Amedeo has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Italy-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god's love.

Peak popularity

Reached #1336 in 1914 — currently #7772 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Amedeo?

Amedeo works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Amedeo Grace

How popular is Amedeo right now?

Rising fast — up 2110 spots — currently #7772 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1910–2023#7772 · Top 5.7%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#7772	10	▲ up 2110 · +43% births
2022	#9882	7	▲ up 2359 · +40% births
2021	#12241	5	▼ down 3541 · -37% births
2020	#8700	8	▲ up 3447 · +60% births
2015	#12147	5	▼ down 1312 · -17% births
2010	#10835	6	▼ down 2584 · +20% births
1990	#8251	5	▼ down 5168 · -37% births
1965	#3083	8	▲ up 740 · +60% births
1950	#3823	5	▼ down 865 · -29% births
1940	#2958	7	▼ down 334 · -22% births
1935	#2624	9	▲ up 1101 · +50% births
1930	#3725	6	▼ down 1874 · -68% births
1925	#1851	19	▲ up 171 · +12% births
1920	#2022	17	▼ down 578 · -26% births
1915	#1444	23	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Amedeo

Best Year1915Rank #1444

Peak Count23

Average Rank#5822

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1910 - 202316 years

The story of Amedeo

Amedeo entered American naming records in 1909 and has been in use for over 115 years. With 640 total births recorded, Amedeo remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #1789 in 1910, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #7772 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Amedeo in 1914:

John William James Robert Joseph

Amedeo by decade

Amedeo peaked in the 1910s. See all 1910s names →

Decade	Births
1900s	5
1910s	144
1920s ★	158
1930s	73
1940s	49
1950s	32
1960s	46
1970s	23
1980s	5
1990s	28
2000s	27
2010s	42
2020s	8

💎Amedeo has only 640 total recorded births since 1909 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Amedeo?

Common

AmeAmAmieAmyEdeo

What names sound and feel like Amedeo?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Amedeo also consider these

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Amelo

Italy · Italian

Amileo

American · Rival; eager, hardworking.

English · A meaningful name

How is Amedeo written in other languages?

What are the girl versions of Amedeo?

Amedea ITALIAN

Common questions about the name Amedeo

What does the name Amedeo mean?

Amedeo means "God's love" — a name rooted in Italy tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Amedeo?

Amedeo is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Amedeo have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Amedeo?

Amedeo originates from Italy tradition. Italy names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Amedeo?

Amedeo is a three-syllable name pronounced EY1 M D IY1 OW0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Amedeo?

Amedeo pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Italy heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.