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Aniceto

Boy name · Mexican

Meaningunconquered · Greek

Aniceto is a Mexican boy name meaning “unconquered”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funAniceto doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • GenerationAniceto peaked in 1931, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Aniceto would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryAniceto first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025

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About the name Aniceto

Aniceto is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “unconquered”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1930s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Aniceto

What does the name Aniceto mean?

Aniceto means “unconquered” and comes from Greek. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Ajay (“unconquered”) and Ajit (“unconquered”).

What is the origin of the name Aniceto?

Aniceto is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).

Is Aniceto a boy or girl name?

Aniceto is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Aniceto.

How popular is the name Aniceto?

Aniceto ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1931, when it reached #2,207.

What names are similar to Aniceto?

If you like Aniceto, you might also like Ajay and Ajit.

What should I know before naming my baby Aniceto?

Aniceto is a Mexican boy name meaning “unconquered”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.