Ido

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Pronounced EE-doh /ˈi.doʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Iddo, variously 'timely; at the right time' and 'his witness; his praise' (the prophet Iddo)Low

In 30 seconds: Timely; his witness: Ido is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EE-doh').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Iddo, variously 'timely; at the right time' and 'his witness; his praise' (the prophet Iddo)

U.S. rank (2024)#7937 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 147

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

Ido comes from the Hebrew Iddo, variously 'timely; at the right time' and 'his witness; his praise' (the prophet Iddo). A crisp, classic name common in Israel (said 'EE-doh').

In the U.S. it appears in Israeli families. Rare, timely at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ido (Iddo) means, variously, 'timely; at the right time' and 'his witness' in Hebrew (the prophet Iddo) — a crisp, classic name (said 'EE-doh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Ido — Hebrew etymology

Variations

IddoYdo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ido mean?

Ido is Hebrew, variously 'timely; at the right time' and 'his witness'.

How do you pronounce Ido?

It's said EE-doh /ˈi.doʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ido a boy or girl name?

Ido is a boy's name.

How popular is Ido?

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