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Nazario

♂ Boy

Pronounced nah-SAR-ee-oh /nɑˈsɑr.i.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: Italian/Spanish form of Nazarius — 'of Nazareth' or 'consecrated' (a Nazirite); an early Christian saintMedium

In 30 seconds: Of Nazareth: Nazario is the Italian/Spanish Nazarius — 'of Nazareth; consecrated'. Devout, melodic, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Italian
MeaningItalian/Spanish form of Nazarius — 'of Nazareth' or 'consecrated' (a Nazirite); an early Christian saint
U.S. rank (2025)#4492 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 993

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119162025

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

Nazario is the Italian and Spanish form of Nazarius — 'of Nazareth' (the town of Jesus) or 'consecrated, set apart' (a Nazirite). Borne by an early Christian saint, it's a devout, melodic name across Italy and Latin America.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Latino families. Rare, of-Nazareth at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Nazarius, 'of Nazareth' (or 'consecrated', a Nazirite), was an early Christian martyr — Nazario is its melodic Italian and Spanish form; devout and warm.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Nazario — etymology

Variations

NazaireNazariusNazar

Nicknames

Naz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nazario mean?

Nazario is the Italian/Spanish Nazarius — 'of Nazareth' or 'consecrated'.

How do you pronounce Nazario?

It's said nah-SAR-ee-oh /nɑˈsɑr.i.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Nazario a boy or girl name?

Nazario is a boy's name.

How popular is Nazario?

Nazario is a rare name in the U.S.

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