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Galileo

male

Meaning

"From Galilee"

An Italian form ultimately referencing Galilee, widely recognized through historical usage and scientific eponymy.

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Popularity History of Galileo

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3469Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Galileo did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Galileo Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Galileo.

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Gali
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Baby Name Lists That Include Galileo

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Quick Facts

OriginItalian, Latin
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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