Galo

♂ Boy

Pronounced GAH-loh /ˈɡɑ.lo/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin Gallus — variously 'a Gaul (a person from Gaul)' and 'a rooster' (a symbol of vigilance); borne by Saint Gallus; we note the saintLow

In 30 seconds: A Gaul; a rooster; lively: Galo is Spanish/Latin. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'GAH-loh'). We note the saint.

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningFrom the Latin Gallus — variously 'a Gaul (a person from Gaul)' and 'a rooster' (a symbol of vigilance); borne by Saint Gallus; we note the saint

U.S. rank (2025)#9182 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1972

Total births (all-time)≈ 376

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

Galo comes from the Latin Gallus — variously 'a Gaul (a person from Gaul)' and 'a rooster' (a symbol of vigilance); borne by Saint Gallus (we note the saint). A crisp, classic name (said 'GAH-loh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic (especially Ecuadorian) families. Rare, a-Gaul-and-a-rooster at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Galo is variously 'a Gaul' and 'a rooster' (a symbol of vigilance) in Latin — borne by Saint Gallus — a crisp, classic name (we note the saint; said 'GAH-loh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Galo — Spanish/Latin; saint

Variations

GalloGallus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Galo mean?

Galo is Latin, variously 'a Gaul' and 'a rooster' (a symbol of vigilance); borne by Saint Gallus. We note the saint.

How do you pronounce Galo?

It's said GAH-loh /ˈɡɑ.lo/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Galo a boy or girl name?

Galo is a boy's name.

How popular is Galo?

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