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The baby name Rondo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RON-do; IPA: /ˈrɒn.doʊ/ (English), /ˈrondo/ (Italian).

Rondo is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: RON-do; IPA: /ˈrɒn.doʊ/ (English), /ˈrondo/ (Italian)

What is the meaning of the name Rondo ?

The baby name Rondo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RON-do; IPA: /ˈrɒn.doʊ/ (English), /ˈrondo/ (Italian).

Rondo is Italian in Origin.

Rondo is a masculine-leaning unisex name drawn from the Italian musical term rondò, itself from French rondeau and ultimately Latin rota, meaning wheel or round. In music it names a form built on the lively return of a main theme; as a given name it carries senses of rhythm, wholeness, and cyclical renewal.

As a first name it appears sporadically in English-speaking records in the 20th century, with modest use influenced by word-names and by transferred surnames. Musicians and music-loving families sometimes choose it for its artsy resonance and compact sound. Variants and cognates include Rondò (Italian), Rondó (Spanish/Catalan), Rondeau and Rondel/Rondell (French-derived). Related feminine forms are Ronda and the more distant Rhonda. Common short forms are Ron, Ro, and Roni. Rondo remains rare, offering an unmistakable, rhythmic choice with classical overtones.

Rondo has the following similar or variant Names

Rondo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
TW Girls 0 #284 6 8,139
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #550 8 12,905
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
HK Girls 0 #596 20 16,104
BO Boys 0 #616 7 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #625 8 18,916
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Boys 2022 #900 9 7,226
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
SA Girls 0 #924 12 25,931
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
NL Boys 0 #942 10 5,873
MY Girls 0 #976 19 24,821
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
ZA Girls 0 #1,132 10 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,155 24 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,176 7 25,439
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,603 12 28,008

Rondo is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AR
AZ
BD
BO

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People also ask about Rondo

Rondo is predominantly a boy's name.
Rondo is a 2 syllable name, pronounced RON-do; IPA: /ˈrɒn.doʊ/ (English), /ˈrondo/ (Italian).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rondeau, Rondel and Rondell.
Across languages, Rondo has these equivalents: Rondeau (French musical/poetic form), Rondel (related medieval form), Aria (musical given name), Largo (musical-term name).
Somewhat — Rondo ranked #900 in United States in 2022, placing it just outside the most common names.
Rondo's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #869 in 2013 to #900 in 2022 in United States.