Lover of God
Derived from the Latin elements 'amare' (to love) and 'Deus' (God). It was famously used as a middle name by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and has since become a symbol of musical genius and classical grandeur.
Less common today
Amadeus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,282 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Profoundly influential composer of the Classical era
Founder of Arkham Asylum in the DC Universe · Batman comics
Brilliant teenage hero also known as Brawn · Marvel Comics
American actor known for the series Scream
