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The baby name Italo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈi.ta.lo/; English approximation: "EE-tah-lo".

Italo is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: IPA: /ˈi.ta.lo/; English approximation: "EE-tah-lo"

What is the meaning of the name Italo ?

The baby name Italo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈi.ta.lo/; English approximation: "EE-tah-lo".

Italo is Italian in Origin.

Italo (Spanish/Portuguese: Ítalo) is a masculine name of Italian origin, rooted in Latin Italus and Greek Italos, the legendary eponym of Italy. Its sense is "Italian; of Italy/Italic," sometimes traced by scholars to Oscan viteliu, "land of young cattle," an early ethnonym behind the name Italia. The modern form preserves a clear national meaning while remaining compact and international.

The name rose with 19th- and 20th-century Italian nationhood and saw steady use through the mid-1900s, especially within Italy and the Italian diaspora. It flourishes in Latin America and Brazil as Ítalo, while Italian keeps the unaccented Italo; scholarly or archaic counterparts include Italus (Latin) and Italos (Greek). Feminine forms include Itala and Italia. Bearers such as novelist Italo Calvino and writer Italo Svevo lend the name literary stature. Related surnominal forms (e.g., Italiano) exist but are distinct. Meaning-rich yet unfussy, Italo offers a strong, cultured choice.

Italo has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Italo

Italo Balbo Politician · Born 1896 · Kingdom of Italy Italo Balbo was a prominent Italian politician and aviator during the early 20th century. He is most famous for his role as a leading figure in the Fascist regime of Benito Mussolini and for organizing transatlantic flights that showcased Italy's aviation prowess. Balbo also served as the Governor-General of Libya from 1934 until his death in 1940.

Italo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
EC 0 #115 7 2,502
BR Boys 0 #128 3,372 12,213
PA 0 #132 7 3,797
MT Boys 0 #173 7 4,064
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
EC Boys 0 #185 55 3,322
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
IT Boys 0 #208 7,646 10,046
CL Boys 0 #210 1,518 13,390
LU Boys 0 #214 7 4,970
BR 0 #236 112 5,969
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
PE Boys 0 #255 1,813 14,506
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
PE 0 #261 50 6,350
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
CL 0 #286 129 6,867
JP Boys 0 #288 10 7,909
UY Boys 0 #324 78 5,922
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
PT Boys 0 #342 26 7,951
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Boys 0 #365 5 8,477
AR Boys 0 #383 86 7,628
PA Boys 0 #391 91 9,305
France Boys 2007 #399 4 2,758
BO 0 #402 7 6,868
IT 0 #427 327 4,183
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
GT Boys 0 #455 20 7,625
CO 0 #469 12 7,768
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
BO Boys 0 #536 57 9,244
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
CO Boys 0 #688 240 15,656
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
Spain Boys 0 #826 105 5,610
United States Boys 2024 #881 12 7,044
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
BR Girls 0 #912 30 12,708
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
Germany Boys 0 #921 32 5,697
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NG Boys 0 #923 29 16,906
MX Boys 0 #925 58 16,355
PE Girls 0 #933 11 14,861
NL Boys 0 #936 16 5,873
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,265 8 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,394 53 9,415

Italo is popular in 44 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
AE
AR
BO

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People also ask about Italo

Italo is predominantly a boy's name.
Italo is a 3 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /ˈi.ta.lo/; English approximation: "EE-tah-lo".
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ítalo (Portuguese/Spanish spelling), Italus (Latin form) and Itala/Ítala (feminine).
Across languages, Italo has these equivalents: Italus (Latin equivalent), Italia (feminine/country-name used as a given name in some languages).
Yes — Italo ranked #399 in France in 2007, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Italo ranks highest in France (#399 in 2007).
Italo's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #399 in 2007 to #399 in 2007 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Italo are in our database, including Italo Balbo (Politician).