Pelayo

Pelayo is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2015.

Pelayo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Pelayo

Pelayo belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

Pelayo does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

Pelayo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2015
Best rank
#4747 in 2015
Babies named Pelayo in 2015
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pelayo mean?

The meaning of Pelayo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Pelayo a boy or girl name?

Pelayo is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2015.

What origin is the name Pelayo?

Pelayo comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Pelayo?

In England & Wales, Pelayo was given to 3 babies in 2015 and 3 times in total since 1996, in Office for National Statistics records. It does not appear in US Social Security records.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.