Boy Name · Spanish Origin
Amador
Amador — a boy name from the Spanish tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Lover", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Andrea is on your shortlist, Amador belongs in the same conversation.
Amador meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lover
Origin: Spanish naming roots help connect Amador to related Spanish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Amador as A·M·A·D·O·R, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Amador is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Amador variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Amadora, Amadore, Amadory, Amado.
- Nicknames: Ama and A.
- Middle names: Pair Amador with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Amador middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Andrea, Andrae, Aundra, Andrei, Aundre — full picks on the sibling names for Amador guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Amador? Browse our names like Amador guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Amador
What does the name Amador mean?
Amador means "Lover" and is of Spanish origin.
What is the origin of Amador?
Amador originates in Spanish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Amador?
Amador has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Amador a boy's or girl's name?
Amador is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Amador in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Amador sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Amador?
Names that share Amador's sound and style include Andrea, Andrae, Aundra, Andrei, Aundre.
What middle names pair well with Amador?
Good middle-name fits for Amador pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Amador is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Amador is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Amador?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Amador share its rhythm without rhyming — Andrea, Andrae, Aundra all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.