Find out how popular the first name Hondo has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hondo by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Hondo is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Hondo.

The history of the first name Hondo

The given name Hondo has its origins in the Spanish language. It is derived from the Spanish adjective "hondo," which means deep or profound. The name likely first emerged in Spain during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hondo can be found in the 13th-century epic poem "El Cantar de Mio Cid," which chronicles the life and exploits of the Castilian nobleman Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid. In this work, the name Hondo is mentioned as a character, although it is unclear whether it was used as a first name or a descriptive term.

Throughout the centuries, the name Hondo has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest was Hondo Navarro (c. 1490-1556), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico and served as a lieutenant under Hernán Cortés. Another prominent figure was Hondo Gómez de Torres (1516-1579), a Spanish explorer who led expeditions to the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.

In the 17th century, Hondo de Mendoza (1620-1683) was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Guatemala from 1672 to 1677. During the same period, Hondo Álvarez de Toledo (1639-1701) was a Spanish nobleman and diplomat who held various positions at the court of King Charles II.

Moving into the 19th century, Hondo Martínez (1810-1887) was a Mexican general and politician who played a significant role in the Reform War and the French Intervention in Mexico. He served as the governor of the state of Guerrero from 1867 to 1871.

While the name Hondo has Spanish roots, it has been adopted and used in various other cultures and languages over time, reflecting the global reach and influence of the Spanish language and culture.

Data source

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