Modesto

The first name Modesto is a masculine name that carries the meanings 'the gentle one' and 'the humble one'. Its roots lie in Latin.

What does the name Modesto mean?

Modesto is the Spanish and Italian form of the name Modestus, which was originally used as a Roman first name and surname. It derives from the Latin word modestus, which encompasses terms like 'humble', 'gentle', and 'reserved'. Other variants include Modest (Polish and Russian), Modestas (Lithuanian), Mudest (Romansh), and Modesztusz (Hungarian).

Where does the name Modesto come from?

The name Modesto has Latin roots and means 'the gentle one' or 'the humble one'. It is composed of the Latin word modestus, which means humble, gentle, and reserved. The name is common in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Modesto?

The name Modesto has a three-syllable and melodically flowing pronunciation. It is pronounced as 'Mo-des-to' [moˈdɛsto], with the emphasis on the middle syllable, highlighted by the bright 'e'. The arrangement of the vowels provides a rhythmic lightness. The open 'o' at the end gives the name a warm, rounded note. Modesto radiates a cultivated, southern charm and conveys calmness, style, and gentle, harmonious sounds.

When is the name day of Modesto?

Modesto celebrates his name day on June 15 and December 3.

Popularity

In Germany, Modesto is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd in the list of the most popular male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th. For an assessment of the global popularity and frequency of Modesto, we provide rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Famous people

• Modesto Acosta de la Rosa (Spanish football player)
• Modesto Alvarez Dominguez (Spanish biathlete)
• Modesto Bria (Paraguayan footballer)
• Modesto Brocos (Brazilian painter)
• Modesto Cid (Spanish actor)
• Modesto Della Porta (Italian poet)
• Modesto Denis (Paraguayan footballer)
• Modesto Lafuente y Zamalloa (Spanish historian)
• Modesto Llosas Rosell (Spanish actor)
• Modesto Montoya (Peruvian physicist)
• Modesto Omiste Tinajeros (Bolivian writer)
• Modesto Palacios Sa-Onoy (Filipino historian)
• Modesto Parlatore (Italian sculptor)
• Modesto Sandoval (Paraguayan football player)
• Modesto Soruco (football player from Bolivia)
• Modesto Urrutibeazcoa (Spanish cyclist)
• Paulo Modesto Da Silva Junior (Brazilian footballer)
• Ricardo Modesto Da Silva (footballer from Brazil)
• William Silvio Modesto Verisimo (Brazilian footballer)