Armando Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Armando reachd its peak position in 1995 in the US, standing at the #208 place for boy names.

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A Deep Dive

Armando Overview

Meaning

Soldier, armed man

Gender

Boy

Origin

Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Etymology

Originated from the Germanic name “Herman,” meaning “army man” or “soldier.”

Pronunciation

/ɑrˈmɑːn.doʊ/

Popularity

Armando is especially common in Hispanic and Italian communities around the world. In the USA, Armando ranked #567 for boys in 2023.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Traditional, Long

Associated Traits

Brave, loyal, determined

Name Day

January 23rd
A Deep Dive

Armando Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Armand, Herman, Armani, Ormond, Almanzo

Common Nicknames

Army, Armo, Mando, Armie, Manny, Mandito, Arman

Diminutives

Mandy, Mandito, Amandino, Mandino, Manduccio, Mandone, Manduccione

Famous People

  • Armando Christian Pérez
    (American Rapper)
  • Armando Manzanero
    (Mexican Composer)
  • Armando Iannucci
    (Scottish Satirist)
  • Armando Galarraga
    (Venezuelan Baseball Player)
  • Armando Bacot
    (American Basketball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Armando Muñoz
    ("El secreto de Armando," Film)
  • Armando Alvarez
    ("Casa de Mi Padre," Film)
  • Armando Sanchez
    ("Armando," Novel)
  • Armando Gutiérrez
    ("Corte Tropical," TV Series)
  • Armando Vega Gil
    ("La Marcha de Armando," Documentary)

Places

  • Armando
    (Benguela, Angola)
  • Armando
    (Maputo, Mozambique)
  • Armando
    (Inhambane, Mozambique)
  • Armando
    (Gaza, Mozambique)
  • Armando
    (Zambezia, Mozambique)

What Is the Meaning of Armando?

Armando means “soldier” or “armed man,” representing strength and courage.

What Is the Origin of The Name Armando?

The name Armando originates from Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese languages.

Armando Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Armando in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5532021#5482022#5672023
Top 3 Rankings#2051997#2081995#2171976

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Armando

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023567
(-19 from 2022)
512
(-28 from 2022)
0.02796
2022548
(+5 from 2021)
540
(+26 from 2021)
0.02883
2021553
(-48 from 2020)
514
(-64 from 2020)
0.02743
2020505
(+15 from 2019)
578
(+30 from 2019)
0.03125
2019520
(-44 from 2018)
548
(-63 from 2018)
0.02852
2018476
(+4 from 2017)
611
(+3 from 2017)
0.03143
2017480
(-28 from 2016)
608
(-74 from 2016)
0.03072
2016452
(-36 from 2015)
682
(-68 from 2015)
0.03367
2015416
(-17 from 2014)
750
(-25 from 2014)
0.03668
2014399
(-3 from 2013)
775
(+17 from 2013)
0.03782
2013396
(-28 from 2012)
758
(-63 from 2012)
0.03751
2012368
(-25 from 2011)
821
(-60 from 2011)
0.04046
2011343
(-17 from 2010)
881
(-77 from 2010)
0.04337
2010326
(-25 from 2009)
958
(-126 from 2009)
0.04663
2009301
(-6 from 2008)
1084
(-53 from 2008)
0.05111
2008295
(-19 from 2007)
1137
(-107 from 2007)
0.05215
2007276
(-12 from 2006)
1244
(-60 from 2006)
0.05616
2006264
(-13 from 2005)
1304
(-8 from 2005)
0.05948
2005251
(-11 from 2004)
1312
(-74 from 2004)
0.06167
2004240
(+17 from 2003)
1386
(+108 from 2003)
0.06558
2003257
(-14 from 2002)
1278
(-115 from 2002)
0.06082
2002243
(-13 from 2001)
1393
(-82 from 2001)
0.06740
2001230
(+7 from 2000)
1475
(+32 from 2000)
0.07131
2000237
(-4 from 1999)
1443
(+29 from 1999)
0.06910
1999233
(-9 from 1998)
1414
(-13 from 1998)
0.06935
1998224
(-19 from 1997)
1427
(-85 from 1997)
0.07038
1997205
(+16 from 1996)
1512
(+144 from 1996)
0.07568
1996221
(-13 from 1995)
1368
(-56 from 1995)
0.06827
1995208
(+17 from 1994)
1424
(+132 from 1994)
0.07080
1994225
(-2 from 1993)
1292
(-48 from 1993)
0.06338
1993223
(+9 from 1992)
1340
(+65 from 1992)
0.06487
1992232
(-9 from 1991)
1275
(-62 from 1991)
0.06074
1991223
(+6 from 1990)
1337
(+50 from 1990)
0.06308
1990229
(+3 from 1989)
1287
(+121 from 1989)
0.05980
1989232
(+10 from 1988)
1166
(+173 from 1988)
0.05563
1988242
(-17 from 1987)
993
(-58 from 1987)
0.04959
1987225
(-2 from 1986)
1051
(-11 from 1986)
0.05389
1986223
(+4 from 1985)
1062
(+45 from 1985)
0.05526
1985227
(+7 from 1984)
1017
(+65 from 1984)
0.05285
1984234
(-7 from 1983)
952
(-27 from 1983)
0.05073
1983227
(+9 from 1982)
979
(-8 from 1982)
0.05253
1982236
(-17 from 1981)
987
(-138 from 1981)
0.05230
1981219
(+4 from 1980)
1125
(+35 from 1980)
0.06041
1980223
(+8 from 1979)
1090
(+115 from 1979)
0.05877
1979231
(+2 from 1978)
975
(+80 from 1978)
0.05443
1978233
No change from 1977
895
(-21 from 1977)
0.05238
1977233
(-16 from 1976)
916
(-46 from 1976)
0.05359
1976217
(+5 from 1975)
962
(+36 from 1975)
0.05892
1975222
(+14 from 1974)
926
(+54 from 1974)
0.05708
1974236
(+19 from 1973)
872
(+106 from 1973)
0.05349
1973255
(+1 from 1972)
766
(-7 from 1972)
0.04747
1972256
(+12 from 1971)
773
(-17 from 1971)
0.04618
1971268
(+19 from 1970)
790
(+59 from 1970)
0.04346
1970287
(-3 from 1969)
731
(+31 from 1969)
0.03838
1969284
(+10 from 1968)
700
(+57 from 1968)
0.03827
1968294
(-1 from 1967)
643
(+20 from 1967)
0.03622
1967293
(+1 from 1966)
623
(-19 from 1966)
0.03501
1966294
(+16 from 1965)
642
(+42 from 1965)
0.03532
1965310
(-2 from 1964)
600
(-27 from 1964)
0.03167
1964308
(+7 from 1963)
627
(-9 from 1963)
0.03093
1963315
(-4 from 1962)
636
(+5 from 1962)
0.03080
1962311
(+11 from 1961)
631
(+34 from 1961)
0.03002
1961322
(-6 from 1960)
597
(-13 from 1960)
0.02768
1960316
No change from 1959
610
(+1 from 1959)
0.02817
1959316
(-4 from 1958)
609
(+15 from 1958)
0.02811
1958312
(-20 from 1957)
594
(-61 from 1957)
0.02757
1957292
(-1 from 1956)
655
(+9 from 1956)
0.02992
1956291
(+2 from 1955)
646
(+41 from 1955)
0.03010
1955293
(+9 from 1954)
605
(+36 from 1954)
0.02894
1954302
(-8 from 1953)
569
(-3 from 1953)
0.02750
1953294
(+17 from 1952)
572
(+43 from 1952)
0.02857
1952311
(+4 from 1951)
529
(+38 from 1951)
0.02681
1951315
(-6 from 1950)
491
(+4 from 1950)
0.02568
1950309
(+2 from 1949)
487
(+13 from 1949)
0.02678
1949311
(+21 from 1948)
474
(+67 from 1948)
0.02630
1948332
(-1 from 1947)
407
(-24 from 1947)
0.02283
1947331
(+7 from 1946)
431
(+67 from 1946)
0.02320
1946338
(+19 from 1945)
364
(+85 from 1945)
0.02206
1945357
(+24 from 1944)
279
(+31 from 1944)
0.02034
1944381
(+10 from 1943)
248
(+6 from 1943)
0.01785
1943391
(-8 from 1942)
242
(-13 from 1942)
0.01664
1942383
(+15 from 1941)
255
(+43 from 1941)
0.01811
1941398
(+20 from 1940)
212
(+19 from 1940)
0.01689
1940418
(-8 from 1939)
193
(-1 from 1939)
0.01627
1939410
(-9 from 1938)
194
(-6 from 1938)
0.01712
1938401
(+20 from 1937)
200
(+19 from 1937)
0.01760
1937421
(+12 from 1936)
181
(+15 from 1936)
0.01655
1936433
(+19 from 1935)
166
(+9 from 1935)
0.01560
1935452
(-47 from 1934)
157
(-29 from 1934)
0.01468
1934405
(+2 from 1933)
186
(+10 from 1933)
0.01752
1933407
(-19 from 1932)
176
(-32 from 1932)
0.01725
1932388
(-10 from 1931)
208
(-12 from 1931)
0.01936
1931378
(-38 from 1930)
220
(-48 from 1930)
0.02057
1930340
(+38 from 1929)
268
(+38 from 1929)
0.02373
1929378
(+1 from 1928)
230
(-10 from 1928)
0.02077
1928379
(+23 from 1927)
240
(+17 from 1927)
0.02103
1927402
(+22 from 1926)
223
(+20 from 1926)
0.01919
1926424
(-20 from 1925)
203
(-16 from 1925)
0.01772
1925404
(+36 from 1924)
219
(+26 from 1924)
0.01902
1924440
(-11 from 1923)
193
(-6 from 1923)
0.01651
1923429
(+17 from 1922)
199
(+12 from 1922)
0.01758
1922446
(-53 from 1921)
187
(-50 from 1921)
0.01662
1921393
(+85 from 1920)
237
(+75 from 1920)
0.02083
1920478
(-43 from 1919)
162
(-21 from 1919)
0.01472
1919435
(-5 from 1918)
183
(-3 from 1918)
0.01802
1918430
(+97 from 1917)
186
(+66 from 1917)
0.01774
1917527
(+58 from 1916)
120
(+22 from 1916)
0.01251
1916585
(-5 from 1915)
98
(+2 from 1915)
0.01061
1915580
(-105 from 1914)
96
(-8 from 1914)
0.01090
1914475
(+122 from 1913)
104
(+50 from 1913)
0.01522
1913597
(+158 from 1912)
54
(+21 from 1912)
0.01007
1912755
(+4 from 1911)
33
(+15 from 1911)
0.00731
1911759
(-82 from 1910)
18
(-1 from 1910)
0.00746
1910677
(+163 from 1909)
19
(+7 from 1909)
0.00911
1909840
(+87 from 1906)
12
(+4 from 1906)
0.00678
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1906927
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00555
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Armando

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2832021#2842022#3002023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2932021#2652022#2872023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3532021#3552022#2552023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#12352021#10672022#12202023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4972021#4982022#5632023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#7772021#4892022#5092023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1802020#1432021#2012022

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6622020#6872021#10522022

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4702021#4332022#2632023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4272021#6892022#5712023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#10972020#10142021#8222023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#8322021#8072022#9082023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5072011#7222020#7482021

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#12412019#9972021#9092022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4532021#3972022#4862023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3972020#5102021#4402023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#7422021#9472022#8052023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#9142020#6032022#9662023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5622020#6022021#6282023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#12202016#9182020#11462022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5462020#5472021#6922022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4402019#5112020#4162021

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5552012#5042014#6772017

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#7832016#8782019#9472023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1001930#1291976#1782002

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3642002#3232003#4652018

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#7562020#9032021#10312023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5632013#6552014#7162019

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3502009#4022014#3202022

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4782009#5132010#5072012

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7002016#6272018#8202020

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6932014#7082016#7762023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5362012#4362013#5762021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4552011#4912016#3342018

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3662009#2732011#4382014

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6202011#6562013#5952017

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6122009#7702010#7142023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5232005#5562014#6372017

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2461974#2591984

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1592009

Popularity Rankings for Armando in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#1302020#1422021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1802021#1612022#2132023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1901998#1792006#1802007

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1901988#1961989#1951992

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4721974#3891987

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#5512020#4302021#4272022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5102017#5642018#4592022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5861997#7991999#8952003

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#10622011#11772012#10212016

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Armando a Name for Boys or Girls?

Armando is predominantly used for boys, reflecting its historical roots and the strong, soldierly image it conveys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Armando

Armando in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Armando Christian Pérez (Rapper, 1981): Better known as Pitbull, an American rapper and singer who has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
  • Armando Manzanero (Composer, 1935–2020): A Mexican composer and singer known for his romantic ballads.
  • Armando Iannucci (Satirist, 1963): A Scottish satirist, writer, and director known for creating the TV series "Veep."
  • Armando Galarraga (Baseball Player, 1982): A Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher famous for his near-perfect game.
  • Armando Bacot (Basketball Player, 2000): An American college basketball player for the North Carolina Tar Heels.
  • Armando Muñoz ("El secreto de Armando," 2019 Film): A drama that unveils the mysterious life of Armando Muñoz as he navigates through personal and professional challenges.
  • Armando Alvarez ("Casa de Mi Padre," 2012 Film): Will Ferrell plays a Mexican rancher who fights to save his family's farm from a powerful drug lord.
  • Armando Sanchez ("Armando," 2021 Novel): A gripping novel that follows the life of a man seeking redemption amidst a web of crime and corruption.
  • Armando Gutiérrez ("Corte Tropical," 2004 TV Series): A telenovela character embroiled in passionate love affairs and family secrets.
  • Armando Vega Gil ("La Marcha de Armando," 2018 Documentary): Chronicles the life and activism of musician and writer Armando Vega Gil.
  • Armando (Benguela, Angola): This location is in the coastal Benguela region, known for its scenic beauty and historical importance.
  • Armando (Maputo, Mozambique): Located in the capital region of Mozambique, Maputo is famous for its cultural diversity and vibrant urban life.
  • Armando (Inhambane, Mozambique): This province is noted for its stunning beaches and marine biodiversity.
  • Armando (Gaza, Mozambique): Known for its agricultural activities and tight-knit community in the Gaza province.
  • Armando (Zambezia, Mozambique): A province known for its lush landscapes and significant role in agriculture.

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