Amor means love — directly from the Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin. In Roman mythology, Amor is another name for Cupid, the god who shoots arrows of love. Amor is love in its purest, most undressed form — four letters, one meaning, no ambiguity. The most romantic word in any Romance language turned directly into a name.
Latin amor (love)→Spanish/Portuguese Amor→given name
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Latin roots
Amor comes directly from the Latin/Spanish/Portuguese meaning love. In Roman mythology, Amor (Cupid) is the god of love who shoots arrows that make people fall in love. Amor is one of the most universally understood words in any language.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Latin word; Amor/Cupid in Roman mythology.
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Today
Amor remains a beloved choice, ranking #1739 in the US. 2,785 babies have been named Amor since 1912.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Amor?
2024peak year
Amor is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1739), with about 166 babies named Amor each year. In 2024, 154 babies received the name (ranked #1434). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 2,785.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Amor's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — love nurturing. People named Amor tend to be warm, romantic, and gifted at making Cupid's arrows land exactly where they should.
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