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Tlaloc

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Tlaloc Pronunciation

Tlaloc is pronounced TLAH-lohk /ˈtlɑ.lɔk/Medium

Meaning: From Nahuatl Tlaloc — the Aztec god of rain, water, and fertility; variously 'he who makes things sprout; the one who lies on the earth' (linked to tlalli, 'earth')Low

In 30 seconds: The Aztec rain god: Tlaloc is the Nahuatl god of rain — 'he who makes things sprout'. Bold, cultural, and warm (said 'TLAH-lohk').

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Origin LowNahuatl

MeaningFrom Nahuatl Tlaloc — the Aztec god of rain, water, and fertility; variously 'he who makes things sprout; the one who lies on the earth' (linked to tlalli, 'earth')

U.S. rank (2024)#6127 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 272

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Tlaloc comes from Nahuatl — the name of Tlaloc, the great Aztec god of rain, water, lightning, and fertility, who brought the life-giving rains (variously 'he who makes things sprout' or 'the one who lies on the earth', linked to tlalli, 'earth'; the exact gloss varies, which we note, as is the deity origin). A bold, cultural Mexican name honoring Indigenous heritage (said 'TLAH-lohk'; nickname Tla).

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican-heritage families. Rare, the-rain-god at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Tlaloc is the Aztec god of rain, water, and fertility — variously 'he who makes things sprout; the one who lies on the earth' (Nahuatl tlalli, 'earth') — a bold, cultural Mexican name honoring Indigenous heritage (we note the deity origin; said 'TLAH-lohk').

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Nahuatl references — Tlaloc — deity; gloss varies

Variations

TlálocTlalok

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Mexican Nahuatl Deity-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Tlaloc?

Tlaloc is pronounced TLAH-lohk (/ˈtlɑ.lɔk/). Press play above to hear Tlaloc said aloud.

How do you say Tlaloc?

Tlaloc is said TLAH-lohk (/ˈtlɑ.lɔk/). Press play above to hear Tlaloc said aloud.

What does the name Tlaloc mean?

Tlaloc is the Aztec god of rain; variously 'he who makes things sprout'. We note the deity origin and the gloss varies.

Is Tlaloc a boy or girl name?

Tlaloc is a boy's name.

How popular is Tlaloc?

Tlaloc is a rare name in the U.S.