Cataldo is an Italian given name, of Germanic origin, derived from the personal name Cadalus. It was brought to Italy by the Lombards, who ruled the region during the Middle Ages. The name is composed of two elements: 'cad' meaning 'battle', and 'walda' meaning 'to rule'. Therefore, Cataldo could be interpreted as 'ruler in battle'. In Italian culture, this name has been associated with nobility and strength.
The name Cataldo saw its peak popularity between 1914 and 1926 with a notable spike of 18 births in 1918. However, it declined thereafter until 1953 when there were only 5 births recorded. Overall, the total number of births for this name over this period was 117.