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Amador

β™‚ Boy

Pronounced ah-mah-DOR /ΛŒΙ‘.mΙ‘ΛˆdΙ”r/Medium

Meaning: From Latin Amator/amare, 'lover, one who loves' β€” a saint's name and Spanish surnameMedium

In 30 seconds: Made for love: Amador is Spanish/Latin for 'lover, one who loves'. Warm, romantic, and devout (St Amator).
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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish
MeaningFrom Latin Amator/amare, 'lover, one who loves' β€” a saint's name and Spanish surname
U.S. rank (2025)#4254 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 3,372

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 199219082025

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

Amador comes from Latin Amator, 'lover, one who loves' (from amare, 'to love') β€” borne by St Amator. A warm, romantic name and surname across Spain and Latin America.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, lover at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Amador comes from Latin amare, 'to love' β€” 'one who loves' (St Amator was an early bishop); a warm, romantic name across the Spanish-speaking world.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name β€” Amador β€” etymology

Variations

AmadeoAmado

Nicknames

Ama

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Amador Cauich Canche
    Mexican long-distance runner and Olympic athlete
  • β˜…Amador Garza (1979-)
    Mexican professional boxer who held world super-bantamweight titles

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amador mean?

Amador is Latin/Spanish for 'lover, one who loves'.

How do you pronounce Amador?

It's said ah-mah-DOR /ΛŒΙ‘.mΙ‘ΛˆdΙ”r/ β€” three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Amador a boy or girl name?

Amador is a boy's name.

How popular is Amador?

Amador is a rare name in the U.S.

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