Cato
KAY-toh
✦ Meaning
“From Roman family name, possibly meaning 'keen-eyed' in Latin. Associated with Cato the Elder and Cato the Younger, philosophers and statesmen of ancient Rome.”
Popularity Over Time
Cato is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
2
Style
Famous Bearers
- Cato the Elder
- Cato the Younger
- Cato Neimoidia (Star Wars)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across classical and English-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
From Roman family name, possibly meaning 'keen-eyed' in Latin. Associated with Cato the Elder and Cato the Younger, philosophers and statesmen of ancient Rome.
Cato is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.
Cato works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Cato include Clara, Helena, Diana.