Gender: Male
Origin: Latin, Italian
Meaning: Modest or humble, Moderate, The Spanish Saint Modesto
Pronunciation: məˈdɛstoʊ, /məˈdɛstoʊ/, M OW D EH S T OW
Popularity Rank: #6,786
Derived from the Latin word 'modestus' meaning 'modest, reserved'. It can also mean 'humble' or 'simple'.
The name Modesto is of Latin, Italian origin and means Modest or humble, Moderate, The Spanish Saint Modesto, Modern Coinage from the Name of Flower. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Modesto is commonly found in United States of America, Spain, Peru, and 52 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: məˈdɛstoʊ
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /məˈdɛstoʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M OW D EH S T OW
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Modesto is recorded 8,197 times globally, ranking it as the 6,786th most common name worldwide.
Modesto is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,523 occurrences, making it the 2,139th most popular name in the country.
In Bolivia, the name Modesto is found among 1 in every 409 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,139 | 1 : 1,188 |
| Spain | #904 | 1 : 498 |
| Peru | #898 | 1 : 843 |
| Mexico | #1,285 | 1 : 820 |
| Italy | #2,091 | 1 : 1,262 |
| Bolivia | #536 | 1 : 409 |
| Colombia | #3,906 | 1 : 4,160 |
| Panama | #807 | 1 : 813 |
| Chile | #2,957 | 1 : 4,336 |
| Brazil | #6,119 | 1 : 9,120 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Modesto from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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