Modesto - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Modesto \m(o)-des-to, mod(e)-sto\ is pronounced mo-DESS-toh. It is of Spanish and Latin origin, and its meaning is "modest, moderate, humble". A Spanish saint's name.

Modesto has 3 variant forms: Madesto, Medesto and Modestus.

Modesto is an uncommon male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Modesto. Click here to compare Modesto with related baby names.