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Severino

♂ Boy

Pronounced seh-veh-REE-noh /sɛ.vɛˈriː.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Latin Severinus, a diminutive-style extension of Severus, 'stern; serious; grave'. Saint Severinus of Noricum, a fifth-century monk, carried the name into the church calendar, and it became well established in Italy, Spain and Portugal.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Italian saint's name from Latin Severus, 'stern; serious' (said 'seh-veh-REE-noh').
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Origin MediumLatin, Italian, Spanish
MeaningFrom Latin Severinus, a diminutive-style extension of Severus, 'stern; serious; grave'. Saint Severinus of Noricum, a fifth-century monk, carried the name into the church calendar, and it became well established in Italy, Spain and Portugal.
U.S. rank (2024)#13863 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 307

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192219132024

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

Severino comes from Latin Severinus, built on Severus ('stern; serious'). The name's standing in Europe owes much to Saint Severinus of Noricum, a monk who worked along the Danube frontier in the fifth century, and to Severinus Boethius, the philosopher. It settled comfortably into Italian, Spanish and Portuguese naming (said 'seh-veh-REE-noh').

In the U.S. it is rare, most at home in Italian and Hispanic families. Rare, saintly, and Latin.

Did you know? Saint Severinus of Noricum spent the fifth century caring for people along the Danube as the Roman order collapsed around them. His name comes from Severus — 'stern' — but his reputation was for kindness.
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Severino — Latin Severinus from Severus ('stern'); Saint Severinus of Noricum

Variations

SeverinSeveroSeverinus

Nicknames

SeveRino

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Severino mean?

Severino means 'stern; serious', from Latin Severinus, built on Severus.

How do you pronounce Severino?

It's said seh-veh-REE-noh /sɛ.vɛˈriː.noʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Severino a boy or girl name?

Severino is a boy's name.

How popular is Severino?

Severino is rare in the U.S., more familiar in Italy and Latin America.

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