US Popularity:7474
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Of Galilee
Thanks to the father of astronomy, Galileo Galilei, Galileo is a name forever written in the stars. Derived from the Latin Galilaeus, meaning “of Galilee,” it refers to someone from Galilee, a region of biblical significance. It may even have been in reference to Christ and his followers. So you can underline the importance of faith in your life by choosing this moniker for baby. It’s also poetic in a way, because just like how Galileo’s discoveries changed the world, your little one’s debut is set to tilt yours on its axis.

How Popular Is The Name Galileo?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Galileo is currently #3691 on The Bump
Boy:Galileo is currently #2066 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Galileo is currently #7474 in U.S. births
Boy:Galileo is currently #3469 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#3469
in 2024
+ 659
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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