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Faustino

♂ Boy

Pronounced fows-TEE-noh /faʊsˈti.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: Spanish/Italian form of Faustinus — from Latin faustus, 'fortunate, lucky, auspicious'High

In 30 seconds: Fortunate and warm: Faustino is the Spanish Faustinus — 'lucky, auspicious'. Classic, lively, and bright.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningSpanish/Italian form of Faustinus — from Latin faustus, 'fortunate, lucky, auspicious'
U.S. rank (2025)#5944 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,812

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119082025

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

Faustino is the Spanish and Italian form of Faustinus — from Latin faustus, 'fortunate, lucky, auspicious'. A classic, lively name across Latin America and Italy (and a famed Rioja wine).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Italian families. Rare, fortunate at the root, and lively.

Did you know? Faustino comes from Latin faustus, 'fortunate, lucky' — a name of saints and a famous Rioja winery; warm and auspicious.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Faustino — etymology

Variations

FaustoFaustinus

Nicknames

Tino

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Fausto— the short form
Gabino— lands in the same popularity range
Mariano— shares Faustino's Latin roots
Francesco— a fellow Latin choice
Fabio— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faustino mean?

Faustino is the Spanish Faustinus, from Latin faustus — 'fortunate, lucky'.

How do you pronounce Faustino?

It's said fows-TEE-noh /faʊsˈti.noʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Faustino a boy or girl name?

Faustino is a boy's name.

How popular is Faustino?

Faustino is a rare name in the U.S.

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