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Guadalupe

♂ Boy

Pronounced gwah-dah-LOO-peh /ˌɡwɑ.dɑˈlu.peɪ/High

Meaning: From the Spanish shrine and title of Our Lady of Guadalupe; the place-name from Arabic wadi, 'river', plus 'lupus/lupe', 'wolf'Medium

In 30 seconds: A devotional name of deep Mexican faith: Guadalupe honors Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas. The place-name blends Arabic 'river' with 'wolf'. Reverent and proud, used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Spanish shrine and title of Our Lady of Guadalupe; the place-name from Arabic wadi, 'river', plus 'lupus/lupe', 'wolf'
U.S. rank (2025)#4299 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1948
Total births (all-time)≈ 25,079

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194818812025

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

Guadalupe comes from the Spanish shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Marian title central to Mexican Catholic devotion. The place-name itself likely joins Arabic wadi, 'river', with a 'wolf' element ('river of the wolf'). Given to both sexes; this page covers its use for boys.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Uncommon for boys, devotional at the root, and proudly Mexican.

Did you know? Our Lady of Guadalupe — who, tradition says, appeared to Juan Diego in 1531 — is the patroness of Mexico and the Americas; her name is given to sons and daughters alike in her honor.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Guadalupe — etymology

Variations

LupeGuadelupe

Nicknames

LupeLupito

Famous Bearers

  • ★Guadalupe Victoria (1786-1843)
    First president of Mexico, born Manuel Félix Fernández
  • ★Guadalupe Esparza (1952-)
    Mexican singer and lead vocalist of the band Bronco

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Guadalupe mean?

Guadalupe honors Our Lady of Guadalupe; the place-name likely means 'river of the wolf'.

How do you pronounce Guadalupe?

It's said gwah-dah-LOO-peh /ˌɡwɑ.dɑˈlu.peɪ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Guadalupe a boy or girl name?

Guadalupe is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Guadalupe?

Guadalupe is an uncommon name for boys in the U.S.

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