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Domingo

♂ Boy

Pronounced doh-MEENG-goh /do.ˈmiŋ.ɡo/Medium

Meaning: Of the LordMedium

In 30 seconds: Domingo is a Spanish boy's name meaning 'of the Lord', and it doubles as the Spanish word for Sunday.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningOf the Lord
U.S. rank (2025)#2025 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births74 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1946
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,372

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194718822025

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

From Spanish, Domingo means 'of the Lord' and is tied to the Latin sense behind the word for Sunday, the Lord's day. The same root branches across Europe into forms like the Latin Dominicus, the Basque Txomin, and the Croatian Dinko.

It has a warm, rounded sound common to traditional Spanish names. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento (1811-1888) is among those who carried it.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Domingo is 'of the Lord', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Domingo — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

TxominDominikDinkoDominicusDomenic

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Domingo Faustino Sarmiento (1811–1888)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Domingo…

Domenic— an Italian-style variation of Domingo from the same 'of the Lord' root
Dominik— a Central European variation sharing Domingo's meaning
Diego— shares Domingo's Spanish roots
Rodrigo— another Spanish name
Danilo— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Domingo mean?

Domingo is usually explained as meaning 'of the Lord' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Domingo?

It's commonly said doh-MEENG-goh /do.ˈmiŋ.ɡo/.

Is Domingo a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Domingo is used as a boy name.

How popular is Domingo?

In 2024, Domingo ranked #1860 in the U.S. for boys, with 86 births recorded.

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