Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Wisdom or intelligence, Knowledgeable, Wise, All-knowing
Pronunciation: KAY-toh, /ˈkeɪtoʊ/, K EY T OW
Popularity Rank: #30,963
Derived from the Roman cognomen Cato, meaning 'intelligent' or 'wise'. It was borne by famous figures such as Cato the Elder and Cato the Younger.
The name Cato is of Latin origin and means Wisdom or intelligence, Knowledgeable, Wise, All-knowing. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Cato is commonly found in Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, and 50 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KAY-toh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkeɪtoʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EY T OW
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Cato is recorded 1,147 times globally, ranking it as the 30,963th most common name worldwide.
Cato is most prevalent in Norway, with 228 occurrences, making it the 350th most popular name in the country.
In Norway, the name Cato is found among 1 in every 349 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #350 | 1 : 349 |
| Netherlands | #2,497 | 1 : 1,671 |
| Belgium | #2,173 | 1 : 1,719 |
| United States of America | #17,755 | 1 : 19,246 |
| Mexico | #9,408 | 1 : 13,648 |
| Hong Kong | #4,634 | 1 : 7,857 |
| Chile | #6,468 | 1 : 11,648 |
| Argentina | #4,941 | 1 : 9,389 |
| South Africa | #33,752 | 1 : 101,951 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Cato from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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