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Gaetano

♂ Boy

Pronounced gah-eh-TAH-noh /ˌɡɑ.ɛˈtɑ.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: Italian form of Caietanus — 'from Gaeta' (a coastal town in Italy)Medium

In 30 seconds: From Gaeta: Gaetano is the Italian Caietanus — 'a man of Gaeta'. Melodic, classic, and warm (St Gaetano; composer Gaetano Donizetti).
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Origin MediumLatin, Italian
MeaningItalian form of Caietanus — 'from Gaeta' (a coastal town in Italy)
U.S. rank (2025)#3979 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,861

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192119042025

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

Gaetano is the Italian form of Caietanus — 'from Gaeta', a coastal town in central Italy. A melodic, classic name across Italy (St Gaetano; composer Gaetano Donizetti); often shortened to Tano.

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

Did you know? Gaetano means 'from Gaeta' (a coastal Italian town) — borne by St Gaetano and composer Gaetano Donizetti; a melodic, classic southern-Italian name.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Gaetano — etymology

Variations

CaetanoCayetanoGaetan

Nicknames

TanoGuy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gaetano mean?

Gaetano is Italian for 'from Gaeta' (a coastal town).

How do you pronounce Gaetano?

It's said gah-eh-TAH-noh /ˌɡɑ.ɛˈtɑ.noʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Gaetano a boy or girl name?

Gaetano is a boy's name.

How popular is Gaetano?

Gaetano is a rare name in the U.S.

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