Aldo

Aldo - A very unique male name

Aldo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #577. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aldo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aldo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aldo. The baby boy name Aldo was given to 181 baby boys in 2025, ranking #997 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 8,101 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aldo peaked in popularity 24 years ago in 2002 on position 415.

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Aldo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aldo is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #311 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,582.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aldo is where you live.

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Aldo origin and meaning

Germanic, via Italian

From a Germanic element ald, 'old' — with connotations of wisdom and experience; the Italian form of names beginning Ald-

Aldo is the Italian form of Germanic Ald- names, carried into Italy in the early Middle Ages. It has been in American data since 1912, steady and low, with an Italian and Spanish flavour.

Attested etymology

Aldo is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Aldo, pop culture references for the name Aldo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aldo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aldo, sorted by popularity.

Alto /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Aldo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aldo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aldo?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AL-doh · /ˈɑldoʊ/

Around the world

• Aldo (Italian) — The standard Italian form.
• Aldo (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish.
• Aldo (Portuguese) — Used as-is in Portuguese.

Spellings and nicknames

• Aldous — Related longer Germanic form, a separate name.

Famous bearers

• Aldo Leopold — American conservationist, author of A Sand County Almanac (1887–1948) Historical
• Aldo Moro — Italian prime minister, assassinated by the Red Brigades (1916–1978) Historical

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Aldo is short, strong and easy across languages, with a distinctly Italian character. It has never been fashionable in the US, which is part of its appeal.

Worth knowing

• Some Americans first meet it as the shoe-store brand Aldo.