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Nello

♂ Boy

Pronounced NEL-lo /ˈnɛl.lo/Medium

Meaning: Traditionally an Italian pet form of names ending in -nello (Antonello, Raffaellino); read today it can also be a fresh, standalone coinage. Routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: An Italian short form: Nello trims names like Antonello (said 'NEL-lo'). Also modern; routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowItalian, American
MeaningTraditionally an Italian pet form of names ending in -nello (Antonello, Raffaellino); read today it can also be a fresh, standalone coinage. Routes uncertain here.
U.S. rank (2024)#11877 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 937

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192119112024

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

Nello is an Italian short form of names like Antonello or Raffaellino, and stands on its own as a crisp two-beat name. Its route today can be either, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'NEL-lo').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, warm, and Italianate.

Did you know? Nello is an Italian pet form of names ending in -nello, such as Antonello and Raffaellino; on its own it also reads as a bright modern pick. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'NEL-lo').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Nello — Italian short form of Antonello; also modern; routes uncertain

Variations

NeloNelioAntonello

Nicknames

NelEllo

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Antonio— the name Nello often shortens
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nello mean?

Nello is an Italian pet form of names like Antonello; on its own it also reads as a modern pick. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nello?

It's said NEL-lo /ˈnɛl.lo/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nello a boy or girl name?

Nello is a boy's name.

How popular is Nello?

Nello is a rare name in the U.S.

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