Rich guardian or noble staff
Lalo is primarily a Spanish diminutive of Eduardo, meaning 'rich guardian.' In some contexts, it is also linked to the Germanic name Ladislaus, meaning 'glorious ruler,' or used as a nickname for names ending in -lalo. It has gained independent recognition in recent years due to pop culture influences.
Less common today
Lalo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,273 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Argentine-American composer known for the Mission: Impossible theme
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Award-winning cartoonist and writer
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