Cavallero Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Cavallero sits within the Caballero family of names, which has Spanish roots.

What is the meaning of Cavallero?

Name scholars give the meaning as “Knight, horseman”.

Is Cavallero the same name as Caballero?

The two spellings differ in a small detail: Cavallero has “v” where Caballero has “b”. You may also find the name written Caballer and Cavaleiro.

Is there a Cavallero coat of arms?

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Cavallero, so the heraldry linked to Caballero is a starting point, not an automatic right.

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