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Avelino

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-veh-LEE-noh /ˌɑ.vɛˈli.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Italian place Avellino/Avella (honoring Saint Andrew Avellino); linked to Latin, possibly 'a hazelnut grove'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Avellino; a hazelnut grove: Avelino is a Spanish/Italian saint name. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-veh-LEE-noh').
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Origin LowLatin, Italian
MeaningFrom the Italian place Avellino/Avella (honoring Saint Andrew Avellino); linked to Latin, possibly 'a hazelnut grove'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8998 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,057

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919152025

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

Avelino comes from the Italian place Avellino/Avella, given in honor of Saint Andrew Avellino — possibly linked to Latin for 'a hazelnut grove' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name across Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian families (said 'ah-veh-LEE-noh'; nickname Ave).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, from-Avellino at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Avelino comes from the Italian town Avellino (honoring Saint Andrew Avellino), possibly linked to Latin for 'a hazelnut grove' — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-veh-LEE-noh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Avelino — place/saint name; routes layered

Variations

AvelinaAvellino

Nicknames

Ave

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Avelino mean?

Avelino is from the Italian place Avellino (Saint Andrew Avellino), possibly 'a hazelnut grove'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Avelino?

It's said ah-veh-LEE-noh /ˌɑ.vɛˈli.noʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Avelino a boy or girl name?

Avelino is a boy's name.

How popular is Avelino?

Avelino is a rare name in the U.S.

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