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.
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how do you pronounce Aldo?
AHL-doh
more about Aldo
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.
how popular is this name?
Aldo has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 90 years since 1911, and fell outside it for 25. It peaked at #410 in 2002, and ranked #960 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #960 |
| 2024 | #993 |
| 2023 | #949 |
| 2022 | #943 |
| 2021 | #987 |
| 2020 | #783 |
| 2019 | #764 |
| 2018 | #832 |
| 2017 | #752 |
| 2016 | #660 |
| 2010 | #513 |
| 2002 | #410 |
| 2000 | #665 |
| 1990 | #793 |
| 1980 | #733 |
| 1970 | #910 |
| 1960 | #981 |
| 1930 | #710 |
| 1920 | #627 |
| 1911 | #896 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Aldo fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Aldo
Aldo is a male given name commonly found in Italy.
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.
quick answers about Aldo
What does the name Aldo mean?
Aldo means “old, noble”.
What is the origin of the name Aldo?
Aldo comes from the Italian naming tradition.
How popular is the name Aldo?
Aldo ranked #960 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2002, at #410, and it has spent 90 years in the top 1,000 since 1911.
Is Aldo a boy or girl name?
Aldo is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Aldo?
Aldo is pronounced AHL-doh, with 2 syllables.
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