Cato

Cato is a Latin boy's name. Latin name meaning "wise" or "all-knowing". Associated with ancient Roman statesman Cato the Elder.

How popular is Cato in the United States?

In 2024, 40 boys in the United States were named Cato, making it the 3,048th most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 4,908th a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Cato go back to 1880, and 630 babies have been given the name since.

What Cato means and where it comes from

Latin name meaning "wise" or "all-knowing". Associated with ancient Roman statesman Cato the Elder.

Cato is of Latin origin, described as classical in style.

Is Cato a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 40 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Cato

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cato mean?

Latin name meaning "wise" or "all-knowing". Associated with ancient Roman statesman Cato the Elder.

Where does the name Cato come from?

Cato is of Latin origin, and is usually described as classical in style.

How popular is Cato in the United States?

In 2024, 40 boys in the United States were named Cato, making it the 3,048th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Cato a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 40 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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