Gildardo
Gildardo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave sacrifice, brave tribute, or strong value.
Origin and history
Gildardo is a name of ancient Germanic origin that spread into Spanish-speaking regions through Latinized Christian traditions. Derived from roots meaning value or tribute and brave, it is associated with early Christian saints. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare traditional male given name.
Popularity in the United States
1,111 babies in the United States have been named Gildardo since 1880. It ranks #3580 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- CA (83.4 %)
- TX (14.3 %)
- AZ (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 14 |
| 1930-1940 | 21 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 29 |
| 1960-1970 | 57 |
| 1970-1980 | 147 |
| 1980-1990 | 179 |
| 1990-2000 | 275 |
| 2000-2010 | 240 |
| 2010-2019 | 95 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Gildardo
- Gildardo Gómez: Professional Footballer
Fun facts
- The name combines the Old High German elements gild, meaning value or sacrifice, and hard, meaning brave or strong.
- Saint Gildard was a notable 6th-century Frankish bishop whose feast day was celebrated alongside his brother Saint Medard.