Fun Facts About the Name Iddo
- 16 babies named Iddo: U.S. records list 16 babies given the name Iddo from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Iddo Mean?
Iddo is a Hebrew name written עִדּוֹ (ʿIddō) in the Hebrew Bible. It is commonly explained as coming from a Hebrew root meaning "to adorn," so its meaning is often given as "adorned" or "ornament." Some reference works instead gloss the name as "timely," reflecting a different understanding of the root. Because the name is short and its derivation is not certain, both explanations appear in name dictionaries.
Iddo Name History & Origins
Iddo appears in the Hebrew Bible in several different settings. In 1 Kings 4:14, Ahinadab son of Iddo is named as one of Solomon's district governors. A chief of half the tribe of Manasseh in David's reign is called Iddo son of Zechariah (1 Chronicles 27:21), and a Levite named Iddo is included in a Gershomite genealogy (1 Chronicles 6:21). These references show the name in use among Israelites in several tribal and administrative contexts.
Another Iddo is called a seer, and his records are cited in 2 Chronicles for the reigns of Solomon, Rehoboam, and Abijah (2 Chronicles 9:29; 12:15; 13:22). A later Iddo is named as the grandfather of the prophet Zechariah (Zechariah 1:1, 1:7; Ezra 5:1; 6:14). Nehemiah 12:4 and 12:16 list an Iddo among the priests who returned from exile and among the priestly families of the restoration period. Because the biblical references span different periods, they may not all refer to the same man.
The Septuagint generally renders the name as Ἰδδώ (Iddō), and the Latin Vulgate uses Iddo; English Bibles keep the Latin form. In modern Hebrew the name is still written עִדּוֹ. Its history is therefore mainly biblical and Jewish, preserved in the text of the Hebrew Bible and in the genealogical and prophetic traditions attached to the name.
How Popular is the Name Iddo?
Iddo has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2006. Its best rank was #11,164 in 2006.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #12,789 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2010 | #12,976 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2006 | #11,164 | 6 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Iddo Shapes Your Personality and Life?
Your tendency is to finish whatever you start. You like to use the pen or the needle (writing, fashion design etc). You are loving, compassionate, intuitive and humanitarian. Runs of luck, either good or bad, follow you. You are sympathetic, but at times might be touchy and oversensitive. You may have a gift for writing. You are intuitive and might be interested in the arts, drama or science.
You are seeking freedom, opportunities to enjoy life: to make love, to go places and to do things. You are very adventurous and willing to take risk to achieve your objectives. New ways and new experiences can't satisfy your restless nature. One adventure leads you to another. You are honest and fair, because you know that this is the only way to receive justice and honesty from other people. But your personal growth is vital for you, and it is difficult to be tied down by rules and obligations. Your restless spirit might best controlled by choosing the field of work that meet your demand for action and adventure.
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