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Cecilio
Pronounced seh-SEE-lee-oh /sɛˈsi.li.oʊ/Medium
Meaning: The Spanish/Italian form of Cecil — from the Roman family name Caecilius (from Latin caecus, 'blind')Medium
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Cecilio is the Spanish and Italian form of Cecil — from the Roman family name Caecilius (from Latin caecus, 'blind'). Borne by early saints (St Cecilio of Granada; the masculine of Cecilia, patroness of music). A lyrical, classic name across the Hispanic and Italian worlds (said 'seh-SEE-lee-oh'; nickname Chelo).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, blind at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Cecilio mean?
Cecilio is the Spanish/Italian Cecil — from Roman Caecilius, Latin 'blind'.
How do you pronounce Cecilio?
It's said seh-SEE-lee-oh /sɛˈsi.li.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Cecilio a boy or girl name?
Cecilio is a boy's name.
How popular is Cecilio?
Cecilio is a rare name in the U.S.