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Camillo

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-MEE-loh /kɑˈmi.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: Italian form of Camillus — from Latin camillus, 'a young attendant at a religious ceremony, a noble acolyte'Medium

In 30 seconds: A young acolyte: Camillo is the Italian Camillus — 'a young ceremonial attendant'. Melodic, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin, Italian
MeaningItalian form of Camillus — from Latin camillus, 'a young attendant at a religious ceremony, a noble acolyte'
U.S. rank (2025)#5429 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 930

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192119122025

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

Camillo is the Italian form of Camillus — from Latin camillus, 'a young, noble attendant who served at religious rites'. A melodic, classic name across Italy (St Camillo de Lellis, founder of a nursing order; the Roman general Camillus); the masculine of Camilla (said 'kah-MEE-loh'; nickname Millo).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, a-young-acolyte at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Camillus means 'a young attendant at a religious ceremony, a noble acolyte' in Latin — Camillo is the melodic Italian form (St Camillo de Lellis, patron of the sick); classic and warm.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Camillo — etymology

Variations

CamillusCamiloCamillus

Nicknames

Millo

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If you like Camillo…

Camilo— the Spanish form
Emilio— a fellow -ilio Italian name
Marcello— another melodic Italian boys' name
Carmello— a fellow Italian choice
Carmelo— shares the -lo ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Camillo mean?

Camillo is the Italian Camillus — Latin 'a young attendant at a religious ceremony'.

How do you pronounce Camillo?

It's said kah-MEE-loh /kɑˈmi.loʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Camillo a boy or girl name?

Camillo is a boy's name.

How popular is Camillo?

Camillo is a rare name in the U.S.

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