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The baby name Lalo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlalo/ (LAH-loh).

Lalo is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: /ˈlalo/ (LAH-loh)

What is the meaning of the name Lalo ?

The baby name Lalo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlalo/ (LAH-loh).

Lalo is Spanish in Origin.

Lalo is a Spanish-language hypocoristic, especially common in Mexico and the broader Hispanic world. It serves as a familiar short form for several longer names - most often Eduardo, but also Eulalio and Gonzalo. As such, its meaning depends on the source: from Eduardo (Old English Eadweard) it conveys "wealthy guardian"; from Eulalio (Greek Eulalios) it means "well-spoken" or "eloquent"; and from Gonzalo (from Visigothic Gundisalvus) it suggests "battle-ready" or "safe in battle."

In regular use for generations as a term of endearment, Lalo began appearing as a standalone given name across Spanish-speaking countries and in U.S. Hispanic communities during the 20th century. Common playful forms include Lalito (diminutive) and, as a loose feminine parallel, Lala; formal counterparts are Eduardo, Eulalio, and Gonzalo. Its easy rhythm and friendly tone make it a lively choice that can carry protective, eloquent, or valiant meanings inherited from its source names.

Lalo has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Lalo

Lalo Schifrin Musician · Born 1932 · United States Lalo Schifrin is a musician from the United States, best known for composing the theme for the television series Mission: Impossible. Born in 1932, he has also created memorable scores for films like Dirty Harry and Cool Hand Luke.

Lalo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
DJ Girls 0 #29 1 488
GE 0 #42 3 997
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
MX Boys 0 #86 11,568 16,355
GE Girls 0 #95 10 1,564
EC 0 #118 4 2,502
IQ 0 #129 5 3,533
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
MX 0 #158 334 8,339
CR 0 #161 5 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
UY 0 #176 7 2,477
AR 0 #177 10 2,915
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
Sweden Boys 2022 #180 3 1,509
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
UY Boys 0 #211 292 5,922
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
AL Girls 0 #224 4 4,141
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
EC Boys 0 #229 11 3,322
AR Boys 0 #232 395 7,628
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
CL Boys 0 #255 1,046 13,390
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
PE 0 #279 32 6,350
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
JP Boys 0 #286 12 7,909
GT 0 #291 24 5,948
AL Boys 0 #298 6 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
PE Boys 0 #316 1,257 14,506
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
JO Girls 0 #334 6 7,570
SD Girls 0 #334 12 7,678
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
BO 0 #349 33 6,868
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
CL 0 #360 52 6,867
CR Boys 0 #364 128 10,188
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
GT Boys 0 #376 99 7,625
France Boys 2021 #379 9 2,865
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
BO Boys 0 #392 225 9,244
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
IQ Girls 0 #399 106 11,303
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
PA Boys 0 #414 68 9,305
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
Spain 0 #425 28 2,326
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CO Boys 0 #438 691 15,656
CO 0 #458 23 7,768
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PA Girls 0 #470 12 9,861
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
LY 0 #492 44 12,703
IQ Boys 0 #503 165 13,071
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #531 6 6,731
PS Girls 0 #542 6 10,981
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
Spain Boys 0 #548 442 5,610
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
LB 0 #582 77 13,263
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AR Girls 0 #588 12 8,289
AE Girls 0 #590 8 20,968
IL Boys 0 #596 12 10,983
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
IN Girls 0 #618 14 13,121
SY 0 #620 109 11,684
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
BO Girls 0 #645 7 9,488
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
BR Boys 0 #726 26 12,213
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
IN Boys 0 #753 255 16,750
KW Boys 0 #757 13 18,755
TN 0 #804 26 13,765
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
CL Girls 0 #833 19 14,098
EG Boys 0 #851 36 15,035
SA Girls 0 #859 77 25,931
OM Boys 0 #868 14 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #878 15 7,044
EG Girls 0 #897 63 14,742
PE Girls 0 #918 26 14,861
NL Boys 0 #935 17 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #937 16 5,697
Spain Girls 0 #952 32 5,561
NG Boys 0 #994 8 16,906
CO Girls 0 #1,001 78 16,140
DZ 0 #1,018 159 20,130
MA 0 #1,033 96 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,060 124 17,781
AE Boys 0 #1,066 27 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,096 16 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,124 18 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,161 18 25,619
TR 0 #1,186 26 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,350 122 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,437 10 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,497 118 28,008

Lalo is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
Sweden
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People also ask about Lalo

Lalo is predominantly a boy's name.
Lalo is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈlalo/ (LAH-loh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Laló and Lalito.
Across languages, Lalo has these equivalents: Eddie (for Eduardo), Edu (Spanish/Portuguese), Gonzo (for Gonzalo), Gon (nickname).
Yes — Lalo ranked #180 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Lalo ranks highest in Sweden (#180 in 2022).
Lalo's popularity is rising. It moved from #886 in 2014 to #878 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Lalo are in our database, including Lalo Schifrin (Musician).