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The baby name Amadeus is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌæməˈdeɪəs/ (AM-uh-DAY-us); Classical Latin: /a.maˈde.us/ (ah-mah-DEH-oos).

Amadeus is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: English: /ˌæməˈdeɪəs/ (AM-uh-DAY-us); Classical Latin: /a.maˈde.us/ (ah-mah-DEH-oos)

What is the meaning of the name Amadeus ?

The baby name Amadeus is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˌæməˈdeɪəs/ (AM-uh-DAY-us); Classical Latin: /a.maˈde.us/ (ah-mah-DEH-oos).

Amadeus is Latin in Origin.

From Latin amāre “to love” and Deus “God,” Amadeus means “lover of God” or “love of God.” Coined in Late Latin as a theophoric name, it circulated in ecclesiastical and scholarly circles before entering wider use. The form is classical and largely unchanged across languages where Latin influence was strong.

Its profile rose in medieval and early modern Europe, attached to nobles of the House of Savoy (e.g., Amadeus VI–VIII) and to Saint Amadeus of Lausanne. The name achieved global recognition via composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, after which it saw periodic revivals, especially in German-speaking and Central European countries. International variants include Italian Amedeo, Spanish Amadeo, Portuguese Amadeu, French Amédée, Polish Amadeusz, and Catalan Amadeu; feminine forms Amadea and Amedea occur. Nicknames include Deo and Ama. Cognate-in-meaning names include Theophilus, Gottlieb, and Bogumił.

Amadeus has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Amadeus

Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy Royal · Born 1334 Amadeus VI, better known as the Green Count, was most famous for ruling as Count of Savoy from 1343 to 1383. Born in 1334, he was the eldest son of Aymon, Count of Savoy, and Yolande Palaeologina of Montferrat, and he remained count until his death in 1383. Amadeus II, Count of Savoy Royal · Born 1046 Amadeus II was most famous for serving as Count of Savoy from 1078 until his death in 1080. Born around 1050, he ruled the medieval county of Savoy during the late 11th century.

Celebrity babies named Amadeus

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Amadeus Benedict Edley Luis Becker Lilly Becker model Boris Becker tennis player

Amadeus – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2018 #1 431
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
Sweden Boys 2022 #138 45 1,509
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
Canada Boys 2024 #298 9 2,588
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PE 0 #325 5 6,350
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
PL Boys 0 #337 4 6,459
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
BR 0 #358 3 5,969
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #376 6 7,951
France Boys 2021 #384 4 2,865
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
Austria Boys 0 #430 13 2,180
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
AR Boys 0 #478 6 7,628
GT Boys 0 #492 8 7,625
PA Boys 0 #501 5 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
BO Boys 0 #574 19 9,244
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
Finland Boys 2026 #628 55 3,552
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
BR Boys 0 #632 121 12,213
CL Boys 0 #652 14 13,390
SG Boys 0 #683 15 17,960
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
United States Boys 2024 #740 153 7,044
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
PE Boys 0 #832 47 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #858 95 5,697
TN 0 #860 6 13,765
EG Boys 0 #876 11 15,035
MX Boys 0 #877 106 16,355
CO Boys 0 #890 31 15,656
Spain Boys 0 #916 15 5,610
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,100 12 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,166 13 25,619
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,229 6 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,260 8 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,403 69 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,683 9 28,008

Amadeus is popular in 65 countries — most recent births per country:

Sweden
United States
France
Canada
Germany

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People also ask about Amadeus

Amadeus is predominantly a boy's name.
Amadeus is a 4 syllable name, pronounced English: /ˌæməˈdeɪəs/ (AM-uh-DAY-us); Classical Latin: /a.maˈde.us/ (ah-mah-DEH-oos).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Amedeo, Amadeo, Amadeu, Amadeusz and Amédée.
Across languages, Amadeus has these equivalents: Theophilus (Greek: 'friend/love of God'), Gottlieb (German: 'God-love'/'loved by God'), Bogomil (Slavic: 'dear to God').
Yes, very popular — Amadeus ranked #1 in Germany in 2018, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Amadeus ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2018).
Amadeus's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #150 in 2012 to #138 in 2022 in Sweden.
Yes — 2 notable people named Amadeus are in our database, including Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy (Royal), Amadeus II, Count of Savoy (Royal).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Amadeus for their child, including Lilly Becker and Boris Becker.