Abdo

Meaning of Abdo

Derived from the Arabic term ʿabd, meaning “servant,” Abdo functions both as a diminutive of ʿAbdallāh (“servant of God”) and as an independent masculine given name. Rendered in English as ab-doh (/ˈæb.doʊ/), it first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records in 1980 at rank 685 with five registered births. Subsequent decades exhibited modest fluctuations—peaking at rank 760 in 1991 and charting at 878 in 2006—before settling into a six-occurrence tally (rank 928) in 2021. This longitudinal profile underscores the name’s rarity within Anglo-American naming conventions and suggests a stable, low-frequency niche. Its unambiguous pronunciation, consistent spelling, and direct theological resonance offer a technical appeal, while its scarce usage may spare parents the inconvenience of playground duplicates. For those prioritizing clarity over popularity, Abdo presents a succinct yet meaningful choice.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as ab-doh (/ˈæb.doʊ/)

• Abdallah
• Abdullah
• Abdulrahman
• Abdul
• Abdi
• Abdel
• Abdur