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Delfino

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Delfino

Pronounced del-FEE-noh /dɛlˈfi.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian/Spanish form of Delphinus — from Greek delphis, 'the dolphin' (linked to Delphi, the sacred oracle); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The dolphin; from Delphi: Delfino is the Italian/Spanish Delphinus — 'the dolphin'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'del-FEE-noh').
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Origin MediumGreek, Latin
MeaningThe Italian/Spanish form of Delphinus — from Greek delphis, 'the dolphin' (linked to Delphi, the sacred oracle); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9940 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,353
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919132025

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

Delfino is the Italian and Spanish form of Delphinus — from Greek delphis, 'the dolphin' (linked to Delphi, the sacred oracle of Apollo; routes layered, which we note). Borne by saints. A lyrical, classic name across Italian and Hispanic families (said 'del-FEE-noh'; nickname Fino).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Latino families. Rare, the-dolphin at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Delphinus comes from Greek delphis, 'the dolphin' (linked to Delphi, the sacred oracle) — Delfino is its lyrical Italian/Spanish form, classic and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'del-FEE-noh').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Delfino — routes layered

Variations

DelphinusDelfinDelfina

Nicknames

Fino

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delfino mean?

Delfino is the Italian/Spanish Delphinus — Greek 'the dolphin' (linked to Delphi); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Delfino?

It's said del-FEE-noh /dɛlˈfi.noʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Delfino a boy or girl name?

Delfino is a boy's name.

How popular is Delfino?

Delfino is a rare name in the U.S.

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