Amador

Amador is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “lover.” In 2024 it was given to 23 boys in the United States.

Amador at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“lover”

About the name Amador

Amador belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “lover” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Amador first appears in Social Security records in 1908. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1025 in 1908, and in 2024 23 babies received the name — 3,348 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Amador in US records

First recorded (US)
1908
Best US rank
#1025 in 1908
Peak year
1992
Babies named Amador in 2024
23
Total since 1880
3,348

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amador mean?

Amador means “lover” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Amador a boy or girl name?

Amador is a boy name. In 2024, 23 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Amador?

Amador comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Amador?

Amador first appears in US records in 1908. Its best-ever ranking was #1025 in 1908, and 23 babies were given the name in 2024.

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