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Amancio

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-MAHN-see-oh /ɑˈmɑːn.si.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish name from the Latin Amantius/amans, 'loving; affectionate.' Borne by early saints, and known today through business magnate Amancio Ortega. Warm and classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Spanish name: Amancio means 'loving; affectionate' (said 'ah-MAHN-see-oh'). Classic and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningA Spanish name from the Latin Amantius/amans, 'loving; affectionate.' Borne by early saints, and known today through business magnate Amancio Ortega. Warm and classic.
U.S. rank (2021)#9768 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 77

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719292021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amancio comes from the Latin Amantius/amans, 'loving; affectionate,' a name of early saints. It reads warm and heritage-rich, familiar in the Spanish-speaking world - rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-MAHN-see-oh').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Amancio is a Spanish name from the Latin amans, 'loving' - carried by early saints and, today, by businessman Amancio Ortega - a warm, classic name (said 'ah-MAHN-see-oh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Amancio — Spanish from Latin amans 'loving'; early saints; Amancio Ortega

Variations

AmandoAmanciooAmancie

Nicknames

AmanCio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amancio mean?

Amancio is a Spanish name from Latin amans, meaning 'loving; affectionate.'

How do you pronounce Amancio?

It's said ah-MAHN-see-oh /ɑˈmɑːn.si.oʊ/ - four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amancio a boy or girl name?

Amancio is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Amancio?

Amancio is extremely rare in the U.S.

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