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Bonifacio

♂ Boy

Pronounced boh-nee-FAH-choh /bo.niˈfɑ.tʃo/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin Bonifacius, 'of good fate/fortune' (bonum, 'good', + fatum, 'fate'), reinterpreted as 'a doer of good' (bonum facere); borne by several popes and saints; we note the saintLow

In 30 seconds: Of good fate; a doer of good: Bonifacio is Latin. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'boh-nee-FAH-choh'). We note the saint.
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Origin LowLatin, Italian
MeaningFrom the Latin Bonifacius, 'of good fate/fortune' (bonum, 'good', + fatum, 'fate'), reinterpreted as 'a doer of good' (bonum facere); borne by several popes and saints; we note the saint
U.S. rank (2024)#10013 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1930
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,568

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193019002024

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

Bonifacio comes from the Latin Bonifacius, 'of good fate/fortune' (bonum, 'good', + fatum, 'fate'), reinterpreted as 'a doer of good' (bonum facere); borne by several popes and saints (we note the saint). A lyrical, classic name (said 'boh-nee-FAH-choh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic, Italian, and Filipino families. Rare, a-doer-of-good at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Bonifacius is 'of good fate', reinterpreted as 'a doer of good' — Bonifacio is the Italian/Spanish form, borne by popes and saints — lyrical and classic (we note the saint; said 'boh-nee-FAH-choh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Bonifacio — Latin; saint

Variations

BonifaceBonifaciusBonifaz

Nicknames

Boni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bonifacio mean?

Bonifacio is Latin for 'of good fate', reinterpreted as 'a doer of good' (bonum facere); borne by popes and saints. We note the saint.

How do you pronounce Bonifacio?

It's said boh-nee-FAH-choh /bo.niˈfɑ.tʃo/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Bonifacio a boy or girl name?

Bonifacio is a boy's name.

How popular is Bonifacio?

Bonifacio is a very rare name in the U.S.

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