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Serjio

♂ Boy

Pronounced SER-hee-oh /ˈsɛr.hi.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Sergio, the Spanish and Italian form of Latin Sergius — an old Roman family name whose meaning is not securely known. The j-spelling reflects Spanish pronunciation for English readers. Routes of the spelling are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A phonetic respelling of Sergio, from Roman Sergius (said 'SER-hee-oh'). The Latin root meaning is uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningA modern respelling of Sergio, the Spanish and Italian form of Latin Sergius — an old Roman family name whose meaning is not securely known. The j-spelling reflects Spanish pronunciation for English readers. Routes of the spelling are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13861 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,002

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019512024

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

Serjio respells Sergio, the Spanish and Italian descendant of Latin Sergius, the name of an ancient Roman gens. What Sergius originally meant is unknown; 'servant' and 'guardian' are offered but unproven. The name travelled through the church and became a favorite in Spain, Italy and Latin America. This spelling is a modern, phonetic choice, and its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'SER-hee-oh').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S., far behind Sergio. Very rare, warm, and Spanish-flavored.

Did you know? The j in Serjio is doing the work of the Spanish g in Sergio — it tells an English reader to say an h sound. Behind both stands Sergius, an old Roman family name whose meaning nobody has pinned down.
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Serjio — Respelling of Sergio; Latin Sergius, meaning uncertain

Variations

SergioSerxio

Nicknames

SerjCheco

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Serjio mean?

Serjio respells Sergio, from Latin Sergius — an old Roman family name whose meaning is not securely known, which we note.

How do you pronounce Serjio?

It's said SER-hee-oh /ˈsɛr.hi.oʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Serjio a boy or girl name?

Serjio is a boy's name.

How popular is Serjio?

Serjio is a very rare spelling in the U.S.; Sergio is far more common.

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