Amilcar vs Faustino

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amilcar

Boy #4,618 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace of Melqart (Carthaginian god)"

Origin: Phoenician

Cultural Roots

Carthaginian North African Portuguese Brazilian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,618
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ami, Mil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Faustino

Boy #4,503 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, lucky, auspicious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Mexican Argentine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,503
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fausto, Tino, Faustito

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amilcar Rank #4,618
Faustino Rank #4,503

Faustino is more popular, ranked #4503 vs #4618 for Amilcar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amilcar ___

  • Amilcar Rafael
  • Amilcar José
  • Amilcar Luis
  • Amilcar Carlos
  • Amilcar Antonio
  • Amilcar Fernando

Faustino ___

  • Faustino Miguel
  • Faustino Jose
  • Faustino Luis
  • Faustino Antonio
  • Faustino Rafael
  • Faustino Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amilcar

Hannibal Rafael Amara Camila Dido

If you choose Faustino

Valentino Constantino Agustino Catalina Rosalina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amilcar or Faustino more popular?

Faustino is more popular, ranked #4503 compared to Amilcar at #4618 in the United States.

What do Amilcar and Faustino mean?

Amilcar means "grace of Melqart (Carthaginian god)" (Phoenician origin). Faustino means "fortunate, lucky, auspicious" (Latin origin).

Are Amilcar and Faustino boy or girl names?

Amilcar is primarily a boy name. Faustino is primarily a boy name.

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