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Artemio

♂ Boy

Pronounced ar-TEH-mee-oh /ɑːrˈtɛ.mi.oʊ/High

Meaning: Spanish and Italian form of Artemius, from Greek Artemios, meaning 'belonging to Artemis' or 'gift of Artemis', the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wildernessHigh

In 30 seconds: Artemio is the Spanish and Italian form of the Greek name Artemios, meaning belonging to Artemis, the goddess of the hunt and moon. It is a name with deep classical roots used across Latin America and the Mediterranean world.
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Origin HighGreek, Latin
MeaningSpanish and Italian form of Artemius, from Greek Artemios, meaning 'belonging to Artemis' or 'gift of Artemis', the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wilderness
U.S. rank (2024)#3156 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births38 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,407

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119202024

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

History & Origin

Artemio is the Spanish/Italian form of the Latin Artemius, itself from the Greek Artemios, meaning 'sacred to Artemis' or 'gift of Artemis'. Artemis was the twin sister of Apollo, goddess of the hunt, wilderness, moon, and chastity. The Latin name was borne by early Christian saints who helped Christianize the name into mainstream use.

In Latin America, Artemio has been a traditional given name particularly in Mexico, where it carries both classical and Christian associations. Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes named the protagonist of his celebrated 1962 novel La Muerte de Artemio Cruz, making it an iconic name in Mexican literature. It remains a dignified, somewhat old-fashioned name today.

Did you know? Despite being named after the goddess Artemis, Artemio has been used as a masculine name since early Christian times, when several saints bore the name Artemius. Saint Artemios of Antioch was an early Christian martyr venerated in both Eastern and Western Christianity.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name — Artemios — Greek etymology meaning belonging to ArtemisCarlos Fuentes — La Muerte de Artemio Cruz (1962) — Landmark literary bearer of the name

Variations

ArtemiusArttemioArtemi

Nicknames

ArteTemiTemio

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If you like Artemio…

Apollo— shares the Greek mythology connection; Artemis's twin brother
Demetrio— fellow Spanish/Italian classical Greek-origin four-syllable boys name
Aurelio— similar Latin American classical name with the same dignified register
Fortunato— fellow traditional Latin American classical name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Artemio mean?

Artemio means belonging to Artemis or gift of Artemis, named for the Greek goddess of the hunt and moon.

How do you pronounce Artemio?

It is said ar-TEH-mee-oh, with four syllables and stress on the second.

Is Artemio a boy or girl name?

Artemio is a boy's name despite being derived from the goddess Artemis.

How popular is Artemio?

Artemio is a traditional name in Mexico and Latin America, less common in the U.S. but recognized in Latin communities.