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Amedeo

The Italian form of Amadeus, meaning “lover of God.”

Usage languagesItalian
US rank (2024)#12,349

Meaning and history

Amedeo is the Italian form of Amadeus, a Late Latin name formed from amare, “to love,” and Deus, “God,” conventionally interpreted as “lover of God” or “one who loves God.” It was borne by several members of the House of Savoy. The name is internationally associated with composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, though Amadeus was one of his Latinized names. Notable Italian bearers include painter Amedeo Modigliani and physicist Amedeo Avogadro.

Popularity over timeUS births · boys
20052005: no US SSA record for this spelling
2006: no US SSA record for this spelling
2007: 5 births, rank #12,367
2008: 6 births, rank #11,037
2009: 5 births, rank #12,491
20102010: 6 births, rank #10,766
2011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: no US SSA record for this spelling
2013: no US SSA record for this spelling
2014: 6 births, rank #10,717
20152015: 5 births, rank #12,086
2016: 5 births, rank #12,185
2017: 8 births, rank #8,840
2018: 7 births, rank #9,670
2019: 5 births, rank #12,145
20202020: 8 births, rank #8,739
2021: 5 births, rank #12,146
2022: 7 births, rank #9,823
2023: 10 births, rank #7,738
20242024: 5 births, rank #12,349

In 2024, 5 babies were recorded with the name Amedeo, ranking #12,349 among boys.