Aldo
Aldo is a boys' name of Italian origin meaning “old, noble.” It ranked #960 in the United States in 2025. A short, strong Italian name derived from the Germanic 'ald' meaning old or noble.
how do you pronounce Aldo?
AHL-doh
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what does Aldo mean?
The name Aldo means “old, noble.” It comes from the Italian language tradition.
A short, strong Italian name derived from the Germanic 'ald' meaning old or noble. It was borne by Aldo Moro, the Italian prime minister whose kidnapping and murder by the Red Brigades in 1978 shook the nation. The name is concise, confident, and distinctly Italian.
where does the name Aldo come from?
The only source retrieved for Aldo is a Wikipedia list of notable Italians with the name; it gives no derivation, so the Germanic ald (old, noble) gloss cited elsewhere is not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Aldo
That source documents Aldo as a male given name commonly found in Italy, but gives no dates, first bearers, or history beyond that; it does not address Aldo Moro.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #960 |
| 2024 | #993 |
| 2023 | #949 |
| 2022 | #943 |
| 2021 | #987 |
| 2020 | #783 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Aldo?
- Aldo Moro (Italian Prime Minister)
- Aldo Gucci (Italian businessman and fashion executive)
what names are similar to Aldo?
what names go well with Aldo?
Sibling names that share Aldo's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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