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Refugio

♂ Boy

Pronounced reh-FOO-hee-oh /rɛˈfu.hi.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish refugio, 'refuge; shelter; sanctuary' (from Latin refugium) — a Marian title (Nuestra Señora del Refugio, Our Lady of Refuge); we note the Marian titleLow

In 30 seconds: Refuge; shelter: Refugio is Spanish 'refuge'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'reh-FOO-hee-oh').
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningFrom Spanish refugio, 'refuge; shelter; sanctuary' (from Latin refugium) — a Marian title (Nuestra Señora del Refugio, Our Lady of Refuge); we note the Marian title
U.S. rank (2025)#8769 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,983

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192718852025

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

Refugio comes from Spanish refugio, 'refuge; shelter; sanctuary' (from Latin refugium) — a Marian title (Nuestra Señora del Refugio, Our Lady of Refuge; we note the Marian title). A lyrical, devout name, used for both sexes, here for boys (said 'reh-FOO-hee-oh'; nickname Cuco).

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, refuge-and-shelter at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Refugio means 'refuge; shelter; sanctuary' in Spanish (from Latin refugium) — a Marian title (Our Lady of Refuge) — a lyrical, devout name (we note the Marian title; said 'reh-FOO-hee-oh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Refugio — Marian title noted

Variations

Refujio

Nicknames

Cuco

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Refugio mean?

Refugio is Spanish for 'refuge; shelter; sanctuary' — a Marian title (Our Lady of Refuge). We note the Marian title.

How do you pronounce Refugio?

It's said reh-FOO-hee-oh /rɛˈfu.hi.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Refugio a boy or girl name?

Refugio is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Refugio?

Refugio is a rare name in the U.S.

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