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Severo

♂ Boy

Pronounced seh-VEH-roh /sɛˈvɛ.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish and Italian form of Severus, from the Latin severus, 'severe; stern; serious.' A strong classical name.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong classical name: Severo means 'severe; stern' (said 'seh-VEH-roh'). Grave and rare.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin, Italian

MeaningThe Spanish and Italian form of Severus, from the Latin severus, 'severe; stern; serious.' A strong classical name.

U.S. rank (2023)#13843 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1924

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,394

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Severo is the Spanish and Italian form of Severus, from the Latin severus, 'severe; stern; serious.' Borne by saints and old Roman families, it reads grave and dignified — rare in the U.S. (said 'seh-VEH-roh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Spain and Italy. Rare, classical, and strong.

Did you know? Severo is the Spanish and Italian form of Severus, from the Latin for 'severe; stern; serious' — a strong, classical name (said 'seh-VEH-roh').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Severo — Spanish/Italian form of Severus; Latin 'severe; stern'

Variations

SeverusSeverinoSeveriano

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Severo mean?

Severo is the Spanish and Italian form of Severus, Latin for 'severe; stern; serious.'

How do you pronounce Severo?

It's said seh-VEH-roh /sɛˈvɛ.roʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Severo a boy or girl name?

Severo is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Severo?

Severo is a rare name in the U.S.