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Amedeo

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Pronounced ah-meh-DAY-oh /ˌɑː.mɛˈdeɪ.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: Amedeo is the Italian form of Amadeus, from Latin amare ('to love') and Deus ('God'), meaning 'lover of God; one who loves God.' It has been borne by Savoy dukes and by painter Amedeo Modigliani.Medium

In 30 seconds: A devout Italian classic: Amedeo means 'lover of God' (said 'ah-meh-DAY-oh').

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Origin MediumItalian, Latin

MeaningAmedeo is the Italian form of Amadeus, from Latin amare ('to love') and Deus ('God'), meaning 'lover of God; one who loves God.' It has been borne by Savoy dukes and by painter Amedeo Modigliani.

U.S. rank (2024)#12409 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1917

Total births (all-time)≈ 667

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

Amedeo is the Italian form of Amadeus, from Latin amare ('to love') and Deus ('God'), meaning 'lover of God.' It was a name of the House of Savoy and is carried by the painter Amedeo Modigliani. A warm, storied Italian classic (said 'ah-meh-DAY-oh').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, and Italian in heritage.

Did you know? Amedeo is the Italian Amadeus — 'lover of God' — borne by dukes of Savoy and by the painter Amedeo Modigliani; melodic and meaningful (said 'ah-meh-DAY-oh').

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Amedeo — Italian form of Amadeus; 'lover of God'

Variations

AmadeoAmadeusAmedee

Nicknames

AmedDeo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amedeo mean?

Amedeo is the Italian form of Amadeus, meaning 'lover of God; one who loves God.'

How do you pronounce Amedeo?

It's said ah-meh-DAY-oh /ˌɑː.mɛˈdeɪ.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Amedeo a boy or girl name?

Amedeo is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Amedeo?

Amedeo is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though used in Italy.