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Lucio

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Pronounced LOO-choh /หˆluห.tสƒoสŠ/Low

Meaning: Light, illuminationLow

In 30 seconds: Lucio is the Italian and Spanish form of Lucius meaning light from the Latin lux. A classic Mediterranean name with ancient Roman heritage, it is widely used in Italy and Latin America.
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Origin LowItalian, Latin
MeaningLight, illumination
U.S. rank (2024)#1345 โ†— Rising
2024 U.S. births142 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)โ‰ˆ 6,140

Popularity in the U.S. ยท SSA data

peak 202419072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880โ€“present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Lucio is the Italian and Spanish form of Lucius, from Latin lux (light). Lucius was one of the most common praenomina in ancient Rome.

Lucio is used in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Latin America with warm Mediterranean quality.

Did you know? The Roman gens Lucia produced some of Rome's most famous names. Lucio carries this ancient Roman luminosity into the modern world with Italian elegance.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Lucius

Variations

LuciusLuceLucian

Nicknames

Luci

Famous Bearers

  • โ˜…Lucio Fontana (1899-1968)
    Argentine-Italian painter and sculptor, founder of Spatialism, known for slashed monochrome canvases

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Frequently Asked

What does Lucio mean?

Lucio means light, the Italian and Spanish form of Lucius from Latin lux.

How do you pronounce Lucio?

Lucio is pronounced LOO-choh with two syllables.

What is the origin of Lucio?

Lucio comes from Italian, Latin.

What names are similar to Lucio?

Similar names include Luca, Luigi, Augusto.