Beautiful old man
Derived from the Greek name Kalogeros, it combines 'kalos' (beautiful) and 'geron' (old man). Historically, it was a title used for Greek monks and later became a popular given name in Sicily due to the veneration of Saint Calogero.
Less common today
Calogero isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,510 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
5th-century hermit and patron saint of several Sicilian towns
The protagonist and narrator of the film and play · A Bronx Tale
French singer-songwriter and composer
Influential Sicilian Mafia boss
