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Honorio

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-NOR-ee-oh /oʊˈnɔːr.i.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish form of Honorius, from the Latin honor, 'honour; dignity; esteem' — borne by saints and Roman emperors. A dignified classic, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A dignified Spanish classic: Honorio means 'honour' (said 'oh-NOR-ee-oh'). Warm and stately.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningThe Spanish form of Honorius, from the Latin honor, 'honour; dignity; esteem' — borne by saints and Roman emperors. A dignified classic, noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2020)#11114 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 225

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419402020

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

As a boy's name Honorio is the Spanish form of Honorius, from the Latin honor, 'honour; esteem', carried by saints and Roman emperors. Dignified and warm — rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-NOR-ee-oh').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Spanish-speaking countries. Rare here, dignified, and warm.

Did you know? Honorio is the Spanish form of Honorius — from the Latin for 'honour; dignity' — a name of saints and emperors, warm and stately, noted honestly (said 'oh-NOR-ee-oh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Honorio — Spanish form of Honorius; Latin 'honour'

Variations

HonoriusOnorioHonorato

Nicknames

NonoRio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Honorio mean?

Honorio is the Spanish form of Honorius, from the Latin for 'honour; dignity.'

How do you pronounce Honorio?

It's said oh-NOR-ee-oh /oʊˈnɔːr.i.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Honorio a boy or girl name?

Honorio is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Honorio?

Honorio is a rare name in the U.S.

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