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Evelio

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Pronounced eh-VEH-lee-oh /ɛˈvɛ.li.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish name of uncertain origin — variously linked to the Latin Evellius/Aurelius and to a 'light/breath of life' sense; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A Spanish name; routes uncertain: Evelio. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-VEH-lee-oh').

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Origin LowSpanish

MeaningA Spanish name of uncertain origin — variously linked to the Latin Evellius/Aurelius and to a 'light/breath of life' sense; no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#9160 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 651

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Evelio is a Spanish name of uncertain origin — variously linked to the Latin Evellius/Aurelius and to a 'light/breath of life' sense; no single fixed root (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-VEH-lee-oh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, routes-uncertain, and lyrical.

Did you know? Evelio is a Spanish name of uncertain origin (variously linked to the Latin Evellius/Aurelius) — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'eh-VEH-lee-oh').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Evelio — routes uncertain

Variations

EvelyoEvelius

Nicknames

Eve

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Evelina— a kin Eve- name

Emilio— a sound-neighbor -io Spanish boys' name

Everardo— a fellow Ev- Spanish boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evelio mean?

Evelio is a Spanish name of uncertain origin (variously linked to Evellius/Aurelius); we flag it.

How do you pronounce Evelio?

It's said eh-VEH-lee-oh /ɛˈvɛ.li.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Evelio a boy or girl name?

Evelio is a boy's name.

How popular is Evelio?

Evelio is a very rare name in the U.S.