Calogero

At a Glance

Meaning

Good old age / venerable elder

Origin

Italian/Sicilian (from Greek)

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

kah-LOH-jeh-rohListen

Calogero is an Italian/Sicilian name that comes from Greek, and it's pronounced kah-LOH-jeh-roh. It means "good old age" or "venerable elder." You'll sometimes see it translated as "beautiful elder," but that's a loose rendering: the Greek kalogeros joins kalos ("good" or "beautiful") with geras ("old age"), and it was historically a term for monks rather than literally an elder.

Meaning & Origin of Calogero

Meaning: Good old age / venerable elder.

Origin: Italian/Sicilian (from Greek).

A common claim: Beautiful elder Actually: 'Beautiful elder' is a loose rendering; kalogeros more precisely combines kalos ('good/beautiful') with geras ('old age') — historically a term for monks, not literally 'elder.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Calogero

Popularity of Calogero

Calogero ranked #4715 in 2024, with 21 babies given the name that year. Its highest U.S. ranking was #2837 in 1972, when 12 babies were named Calogero.

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FAQ

What does the name Calogero mean?

Good old age / venerable elder. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Calogero?

Calogero is pronounced kah-LOH-jeh-roh (IPA: /kaˈlɔː.dʒe.ro/).

Is Calogero a popular name right now?

Calogero peaked at #2837 in 1972 and is ranked #4715 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)

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