Galo

Galo is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “rooster.” In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Galo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“rooster”

About the name Galo

Galo belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “rooster” — 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, Galo first appears in Social Security records in 1961. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2579 in 1972, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 368 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Galo in US records

First recorded (US)
1961
Best US rank
#2579 in 1972
Peak year
1972
Babies named Galo in 2024
7
Total since 1880
368

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Galo mean?

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

Is Galo a boy or girl name?

Galo is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Galo?

Galo comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Galo?

Galo first appears in US records in 1961. Its best-ever ranking was #2579 in 1972, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

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