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Duilio

♂ Boy

Pronounced DWEE-lee-oh /ˈdwiːlioʊ/Low

Meaning: Duilio is an Italian given name from the ancient Roman family name Duilius (also Duellius), traditionally linked to the Latin 'duellum,' an old form of 'bellum,' war. It is best known from Gaius Duilius, a Roman consul and naval commander.Low

In 30 seconds: Duilio is an Italian name from the Roman Duilius, tied to Latin 'war.' It has always been rare in US records and peaked around 2005 (said DWEE-lee-oh).
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Origin MediumLatin, Italian
MeaningDuilio is an Italian given name from the ancient Roman family name Duilius (also Duellius), traditionally linked to the Latin 'duellum,' an old form of 'bellum,' war. It is best known from Gaius Duilius, a Roman consul and naval commander.
U.S. rank (2006)#9857 ↘ Falling
2006 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519132006

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

Duilio is an Italian name descending from the Roman gens name Duilius. It is usually connected to the old Latin 'duellum,' an early form of 'bellum,' meaning war. The most famous bearer, Gaius Duilius, led Rome to its first major naval triumph. In America it appears among Italian families and stays rare.

Duilio was never common in the United States, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak around 2005, in scattered use across a long span. A boy named Duilio then is a teenager today.

Did you know? Duilio honors Gaius Duilius, a Roman consul who won Rome's first great naval victory, and the name is tied to an archaic Latin word for war.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Duilio — Italian; from Roman Duilius; Latin 'duellum/bellum' (war)

Variations

DuillioDuiloDuglio

Nicknames

DuiLio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Duilio mean?

It is an Italian name from the Roman family name Duilius, traditionally tied to an old Latin word for war.

How do you pronounce Duilio?

It is said DWEE-lee-oh /ˈdwiːlioʊ/ - three syllables.

Is Duilio a boy or girl name?

Duilio is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Duilio?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen boys a year at its peak in the two-thousands.

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