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Cayetano

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Pronounced ky-eh-TAH-noh /kaɪ.ɛˈtɑ.no/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form of Cajetan/Gaetano — from the Latin Caietanus, 'from Caieta/Gaeta (a town in Italy)'; borne by Saint Cajetan; we note the saintLow

In 30 seconds: From Gaeta: Cayetano is Spanish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ky-eh-TAH-noh'). We note the saint.

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningA Spanish form of Cajetan/Gaetano — from the Latin Caietanus, 'from Caieta/Gaeta (a town in Italy)'; borne by Saint Cajetan; we note the saint

U.S. rank (2024)#10046 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1937

Total births (all-time)≈ 745

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

Cayetano is a Spanish form of Cajetan/Gaetano — from the Latin Caietanus, 'from Caieta/Gaeta (a town in Italy)'; borne by Saint Cajetan (we note the saint). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ky-eh-TAH-noh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, from-Gaeta at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Cajetan/Gaetano is 'from Caieta/Gaeta (a town in Italy)' in Latin — Cayetano is the Spanish form, borne by Saint Cajetan — lyrical and classic (we note the saint; said 'ky-eh-TAH-noh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Cayetano — Spanish; saint

Variations

GaetanoCajetanCaetano

Nicknames

CayoTano

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cayetano mean?

Cayetano is a Spanish form of Cajetan — Latin 'from Caieta/Gaeta (a town in Italy)'; borne by Saint Cajetan. We note the saint.

How do you pronounce Cayetano?

It's said ky-eh-TAH-noh /kaɪ.ɛˈtɑ.no/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Cayetano a boy or girl name?

Cayetano is a boy's name.

How popular is Cayetano?

Cayetano is a very rare name in the U.S.