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Giulio

♂ Boy

Pronounced JOO-lee-oh /ˈdʒu.li.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian form of Julius — from the Roman Julius, variously 'youthful; downy-bearded' and 'descended from Jupiter'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Youthful; of Jupiter: Giulio is the Italian Julius — 'youthful'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'JOO-lee-oh').
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Origin LowLatin, Italian
MeaningThe Italian form of Julius — from the Roman Julius, variously 'youthful; downy-bearded' and 'descended from Jupiter'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6582 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 674

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919142025

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

Giulio is the Italian form of Julius — from the Roman family name Julius, variously 'youthful; downy-bearded' and 'descended from Jupiter' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic Italian name (said 'JOO-lee-oh'; nickname Giuli).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, youthful at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Julius is variously 'youthful; downy-bearded' and 'descended from Jupiter' — Giulio is its lovely Italian form, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JOO-lee-oh').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Giulio — Italian form; routes layered

Variations

JulioGiulianoJulius

Nicknames

Giuli

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If you like Giulio…

Julio— the Spanish form
Giuliano— a kin Giuli- Italian boys' name
Emilio— a sound-neighbor -io Italian boys' name
Giorgio— another -io Italian boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Giulio mean?

Giulio is the Italian Julius — Latin, variously 'youthful; downy-bearded' and 'of Jupiter'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Giulio?

It's said JOO-lee-oh /ˈdʒu.li.oʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Giulio a boy or girl name?

Giulio is a boy's name.

How popular is Giulio?

Giulio is a rare name in the U.S.

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