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Amadeo
♂ Boy
Pronounced ah-muh-DAY-oh /ˌɑː.məˈdeɪ.oʊ/High
Meaning: beloved of GodHigh
In 30 seconds: Amadeo is the Italian and Spanish form of Amadeus meaning beloved of God. A romantic four-syllable name made immortal by Mozart's middle name.
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Meaningbeloved of God
U.S. rank (2025)#1869 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births84 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,958
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Amadeo is the Italian and Spanish form of Amadeus, from Latin amare (to love) + Deus (God), meaning beloved of God.
Amadeo is used in Italy and Spain as a romantic classical name valued for its musical associations.
Did you know? Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — who signed his letters Amadé — bore this name as his baptismal given name, making Amadeo synonymous with genius and the highest achievement in classical music.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name: Amadeo — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
AmadeusAmadéAmado
Nicknames
DeoAma
Famous Bearers
- ★Amadeo I of Spain (1845-1890)Italian prince who reigned as King of Spain from 1870 to 1873
- ★Amadeo Bordiga (1889-1970)Italian Marxist and founding leader of the Communist Party of Italy
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Frequently Asked
What does Amadeo mean?
Amadeo means beloved of God.
How do you pronounce Amadeo?
Amadeo is pronounced ah-muh-DAY-oh (/ˌɑː.məˈdeɪ.oʊ/), with 4 syllables.
Is Amadeo a boy's name?
Yes, Amadeo is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Amadeo?
Italian/Latin; beloved of God meaning firmly established.