Modesto - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Modesto \m(o)-des-

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 a somewhat common first name for men (#1137 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#23565 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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