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Consuelo

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Pronounced kon-SWEH-loh /konˈsweɪ.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish consuelo, 'consolation; comfort; solace' — a Marian title, Nuestra Senora del Consuelo (Our Lady of Consolation)Medium

In 30 seconds: Consolation; comfort: Consuelo is Spanish for 'consolation'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'kon-SWEH-loh').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningFrom Spanish consuelo, 'consolation; comfort; solace' — a Marian title, Nuestra Senora del Consuelo (Our Lady of Consolation)
U.S. rank (2024)#6664 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1928
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,942

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192818902024

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

Consuelo comes from Spanish consuelo, 'consolation; comfort; solace' — honoring the Marian title Nuestra Senora del Consuelo, 'Our Lady of Consolation'. A lyrical, devout name with deep Hispanic roots (said 'kon-SWEH-loh'; nicknames Chelo, Consu).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare today, consolation-and-comfort at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Consuelo means 'consolation; comfort; solace' in Spanish — a Marian title, Our Lady of Consolation — a lyrical, devout Hispanic name (said 'kon-SWEH-loh').
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Consuelo — Spanish etymology

Variations

ConsuelaKonsuelo

Nicknames

Chelo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Consuelo mean?

Consuelo is Spanish for 'consolation; comfort; solace', a Marian title.

How do you pronounce Consuelo?

It's said kon-SWEH-loh /konˈsweɪ.loʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Consuelo a boy or girl name?

Consuelo is a girl's name.

How popular is Consuelo?

Consuelo is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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