Amado vs Gio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amado

Boy #1,255 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"loved by God"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,255
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ama, Mado

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gio

Boy #1,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,163
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amado Rank #1,255
Gio Rank #1,163

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 vs #1255 for Amado.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amado ___

  • Amado Jesus
  • Amado Miguel
  • Amado Antonio
  • Amado Francisco
  • Amado Rafael
  • Amado Luis

Gio ___

  • Gio Marco
  • Gio Luca
  • Gio Dante
  • Gio Cruz
  • Gio Reed
  • Gio James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amado

Rodrigo Emilia Santiago Valentina Ignacio

If you choose Gio

Luca Marco Sofia Aria Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amado or Gio more popular?

Gio is more popular, ranked #1163 compared to Amado at #1255 in the United States.

What do Amado and Gio mean?

Amado means "loved by God" (Latin origin). Gio means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Amado and Gio boy or girl names?

Amado is primarily a boy name. Gio is primarily a boy name.

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