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Galileo meaning and name origin

Galileo \g(a)-li-leo\ as a boy's name is of Italian origin, and the meaning of Galileo is "from Galilee". The name of the great 16th- and 17th-century Italian astronomer, who built the first astronomical telescope and confirmed Copernicus' theory that the planets revolve around the sun.

Baby names that sound like Galileo are Galil and Kalil. Other similar baby names are Gaile and Gallo.


Popularity of Galileo

Galileo is not a popular first name for men and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby names popularity of the name Galileo for boys. (2010 statistics) Compare Galileo with similar and related boy baby names.
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