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Flavio

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Pronounced FLAH-vee-oh /ˈflɑ.vi.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: Italian/Spanish form of Flavius — from Latin flavus, 'golden, yellow, blond'High

In 30 seconds: Golden and classic: Flavio is the Italian/Spanish Flavius — 'golden, blond'. Suave, warm, and timeless.

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Origin HighLatin

MeaningItalian/Spanish form of Flavius — from Latin flavus, 'golden, yellow, blond'

U.S. rank (2025)#3685 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,061

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

Flavio is the Italian and Spanish form of Flavius — from Latin flavus, 'golden, yellow, blond' (the imperial Flavian dynasty). A suave, classic name across Italy and Latin America.

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

Did you know? Flavius, from Latin flavus ('golden, blond'), was a great Roman family name (the emperors of the Flavian dynasty) — Flavio is its suave Italian and Spanish form.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Flavio — etymology

Variations

FlaviusFlaviano

Nicknames

Fla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Flavio mean?

Flavio is the Italian/Spanish Flavius — Latin 'golden, blond'.

How do you pronounce Flavio?

It's said FLAH-vee-oh /ˈflɑ.vi.oʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Flavio a boy or girl name?

Flavio is a boy's name.

How popular is Flavio?

Flavio is a rare name in the U.S.