Ettore

Ettore is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “to restrain.” In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Ettore at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“to restrain”

About the name Ettore

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

In the United States, Ettore first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1295 in 1912, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 414 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ettore in US records

First recorded (US)
1911
Best US rank
#1295 in 1912
Peak year
1915
Babies named Ettore in 2024
5
Total since 1880
414

Ettore in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#2301 in 2021
Babies named Ettore in 2025
6
Total since 1996
53

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ettore mean?

Ettore means “to restrain” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ettore a boy or girl name?

Ettore is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ettore?

Ettore comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Ettore?

Ettore first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #1295 in 1912, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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