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Jaleo

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-LEH-oh /hɑˈleɪ.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: Jaleo is a Spanish word meaning 'racket, commotion, lively fuss,' and in flamenco the rhythmic hand-claps and shouts of encouragement. As a given name it is unusual; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A lively pick: Jaleo is a Spanish word for happy uproar and flamenco cheers (said 'hah-LEH-oh'). As a name it's unusual - routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowSpanish
MeaningJaleo is a Spanish word meaning 'racket, commotion, lively fuss,' and in flamenco the rhythmic hand-claps and shouts of encouragement. As a given name it is unusual; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11467 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920042024

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

As a boy's name, Jaleo borrows a Spanish word meaning 'lively commotion; fuss,' well known in flamenco for its rhythmic encouragement. Given-name use is unusual and the routes are uncertain, which we note. A spirited, musical pick (said 'hah-LEH-oh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, spirited, and musical.

Did you know? In Spanish, jaleo means a joyful racket - and in flamenco it's the claps and shouts that egg the dancer on. As a boy's name it's rare and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'hah-LEH-oh').
Overall data confidence 34%
References - Jaleo — Spanish word 'jaleo'; given-name use unusual

Variations

JaleonJalen

Nicknames

JalLeo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jaleo mean?

Jaleo is a Spanish word for 'lively commotion' and the claps and shouts of flamenco; as a name it's unusual and routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jaleo?

It's said hah-LEH-oh /hɑˈleɪ.oʊ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jaleo a boy or girl name?

Here Jaleo is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jaleo?

Jaleo is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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