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Braulio

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRAOO-lyoh /ˈbɾau̯.ljo/Medium

Meaning: Bright, radiantMedium

In 30 seconds: Braulio is a Spanish boy's name meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'. It belongs firmly to Spanish-speaking naming traditions.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Galician
MeaningBright, radiant
U.S. rank (2025)#2129 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births68 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519152025

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

The name carries a meaning of brightness and radiance and has long been at home in Spanish. It survives today alongside spelling variants such as Bravlio and Bravilio. Braulio is the kind of established Spanish name passed down across generations rather than a recent coinage.

It is listed for the public figure Braulio Leal, born in 1981. With its rolled middle and three full syllables, Braulio has a classic Iberian sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Braulio is 'bright, radiant', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Braulio — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BravlioBravilio

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Braulio Leal (1981–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Braulio…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Braulio mean?

Braulio is usually explained as meaning 'bright, radiant' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Braulio?

It's commonly said BRAOO-lyoh /ˈbɾau̯.ljo/.

Is Braulio a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Braulio is used as a boy name.

How popular is Braulio?

In 2024, Braulio ranked #1877 in the U.S. for boys, with 85 births recorded.

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