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Ezio
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Pronounced EHT-see-oh /ΛΙt.si.oΚ/Low
Meaning: Eagle; from the eagle lineageLow
In 30 seconds: Ezio is an Italian name from the Latin Aetius meaning eagle. Made widely known by the Assassin's Creed character Ezio Auditore da Firenze, it has both ancient Roman heritage and modern gaming appeal.
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MeaningEagle; from the eagle lineage
U.S. rank (2025)#1224 β Rising
2025 U.S. births165 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β 1,551
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Ezio is an Italian form of Aetius from Latin meaning eagle. The Roman general Flavius Aetius defeated Attila the Hun.
Ezio is used in Italy and has grown internationally through the Assassin's Creed franchise.
Did you know? Ezio Auditore da Firenze from Assassin's Creed II (2009) is one of the most beloved characters in video game history β a Renaissance nobleman turned assassin. His name became synonymous with Renaissance elegance.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
EizioEtienne
Nicknames
Ez
Famous Bearers
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Ezio Pinza (1892-1957)Italian operatic bass and Broadway star who created the role of Emile de Becque in South Pacific
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Ezio Bosso (1971-2020)Italian composer, pianist and conductor who wrote film scores and works performed by the Royal Ballet
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Frequently Asked
What does Ezio mean?
Eagle; from the eagle lineage
How do you pronounce Ezio?
Ezio is pronounced EHT-see-oh.
What is the origin of Ezio?
Ezio comes from Italian, Latin.
What names are similar to Ezio?
Similar names include orion, enzo, marco.