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Amor
Pronounced A-mohr /ˈa.mor/Medium
Meaning: LoveMedium
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
The name carries the Latin word for love, and in Roman myth Amor personified that force as the winged son of Venus. Because the root is so transparent, the name reads as a direct declaration rather than a coded one. Feminine cousins like Amora and Amore grow from the same Latin core.
It travels easily across languages, since the love-root shows up in French Amour and the accented Spanish Ámor. Swedish-Tunisian footballer Amor Layouni, a winger who has played for Tunisia, is a contemporary bearer who keeps it in use as a boy's name.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Amor Layouni (1992–present)Swedish-Tunisian professional footballer, winger who has represented Tunisia internationally.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Amor mean?
Amor is usually explained as meaning 'love' and is most often linked with Roman Mythology tradition.
How do you pronounce Amor?
It's commonly said A-mohr /ˈa.mor/.
Is Amor a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Amor is used as a boy name.
How popular is Amor?
In 2024, Amor ranked #2054 in the U.S. for boys, with 73 births recorded.