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Aristeo

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-rees-TEH-oh /ˌɑ.risˈteɪ.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: Spanish form of Aristaeus — from Greek aristos, 'the best, most excellent' — a minor Greek god of beekeeping and herdingMedium

In 30 seconds: The best of all: Aristeo is the Spanish Aristaeus — Greek 'the best, most excellent'. Classic, melodic, and proud.
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Origin MediumGreek, Spanish
MeaningSpanish form of Aristaeus — from Greek aristos, 'the best, most excellent' — a minor Greek god of beekeeping and herding
U.S. rank (2025)#5880 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 897

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019242025

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

Aristeo is a Spanish form of Aristaeus — from Greek aristos, 'the best, most excellent' (a rustic god of beekeeping and herding, son of Apollo). A classic, melodic name across Latin America.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, the-best at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Aristaeus, from Greek aristos ('the best'), was a minor god of beekeeping, herding, and the harvest — Aristeo is the Spanish form, classic and melodic.
Overall data confidence 72%
References — Aristaeus — etymology

Variations

AristeuAristaeusAristides

Nicknames

Aris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aristeo mean?

Aristeo is the Spanish Aristaeus — Greek 'the best, most excellent'.

How do you pronounce Aristeo?

It's said ah-rees-TEH-oh /ˌɑ.risˈteɪ.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Aristeo a boy or girl name?

Aristeo is a boy's name.

How popular is Aristeo?

Aristeo is a rare name in the U.S.

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