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Narciso

♂ Boy

Pronounced nar-SEE-so /nɑrˈsi.so/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish and Italian form of Narcissus, from the Greek Narkissos — a flower (the daffodil) and the youth of myth who fell in love with his reflection. Also carried by saints. Routes to a flower and a myth.Low

In 30 seconds: A Spanish/Italian classic: Narciso comes from Narcissus, the daffodil (said 'nar-SEE-so').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Italian
MeaningThe Spanish and Italian form of Narcissus, from the Greek Narkissos — a flower (the daffodil) and the youth of myth who fell in love with his reflection. Also carried by saints. Routes to a flower and a myth.
U.S. rank (2025)#13311 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,078

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199018932025

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

Narciso is the Spanish/Italian form of Narcissus, from Greek Narkissos, the daffodil; the myth of Narcissus lends it a note of self-regard, but saints and everyday use soften that. Rare in the U.S. (said 'nar-SEE-so').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Hispanic and Italian families. Rare, floral, and classic.

Did you know? Narciso is the Spanish and Italian form of Narcissus — the daffodil flower and the Greek youth of myth — also borne by saints and the painter Narciso Rodriguez's namesake tradition (said 'nar-SEE-so').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Narciso — Spanish/Italian form of Narcissus; daffodil

Variations

NarcissusNarcisNarcisse

Nicknames

CiscoNaro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Narciso mean?

Narciso is the Spanish and Italian form of Narcissus, meaning the daffodil flower; it also recalls the Greek myth.

How do you pronounce Narciso?

It's said nar-SEE-so /nɑrˈsi.so/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Narciso a boy or girl name?

Narciso is a boy's name.

How popular is Narciso?

Narciso is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Hispanic and Italian families.

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