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Orazio

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-RAHT-see-oh /oˈrɑt.si.o/Medium

Meaning: An Italian form of Horatio/Horace — from the Latin Horatius, a Roman clan name, variously linked to 'having good eyesight; timekeeper'Low

In 30 seconds: Having good eyesight; of the Horatii: Orazio is Italian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-RAHT-see-oh').
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Origin LowItalian, Latin
MeaningAn Italian form of Horatio/Horace — from the Latin Horatius, a Roman clan name, variously linked to 'having good eyesight; timekeeper'
U.S. rank (2024)#9605 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 310

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192519122024

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

Orazio is an Italian form of Horatio/Horace — from the Latin Horatius, a Roman clan name, variously linked to 'having good eyesight; timekeeper'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-RAHT-see-oh').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families, borne by the painter Orazio Gentileschi. Rare, of-the-Horatii at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Horatio comes from the Latin Horatius (a Roman clan name, variously 'having good eyesight') — Orazio is the Italian form, lyrical and classic (said 'oh-RAHT-see-oh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Orazio — Italian form of Horatio

Variations

HoratioHoracioOrazzio

Nicknames

Razio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orazio mean?

Orazio is an Italian form of Horatio — from the Latin Horatius (a Roman clan name), variously 'having good eyesight'.

How do you pronounce Orazio?

It's said oh-RAHT-see-oh /oˈrɑt.si.o/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Orazio a boy or girl name?

Orazio is a boy's name.

How popular is Orazio?

Orazio is a very rare name in the U.S.

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