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Silverio

♂ Boy

Pronounced sil-VEH-ree-oh /sɪlˈvɛrioʊ/Medium

Meaning: An Italian and Spanish name from Latin silva, 'wood, forest,' related to Silvanus and Silvester. Borne by a 6th-century pope and saint, Silverius.Medium

In 30 seconds: A woodland name with warm roots: Silverio means 'of the woods' from Latin silva (said 'sil-VEH-ree-oh'). Old-world and melodic.
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Origin MediumItalian, Spanish
MeaningAn Italian and Spanish name from Latin silva, 'wood, forest,' related to Silvanus and Silvester. Borne by a 6th-century pope and saint, Silverius.
U.S. rank (2025)#7601 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,805

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119112025

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

Silverio is an Italian and Spanish name from Latin silva, 'wood, forest,' kin to Silvanus and Silvester. Saint Silverius, a 6th-century pope, carried an early form. Old-world and melodic (said 'sil-VEH-ree-oh').

In the U.S. it appears softly, mostly among Italian and Hispanic families as a heritage pick. Woodland-rooted, warm, and melodic.

Did you know? Silverio traces to Latin silva, 'forest' - the same root behind Sylvester and Sylvia - and was borne by a 6th-century pope, Saint Silverius (said 'sil-VEH-ree-oh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Silverio — Latin silva 'forest'; Italian/Spanish; St. Silverius

Variations

SilveriusSilvério

Nicknames

SilvoRio

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If you like Silverio…

Silas— a like woodland-rooted name
Sylvester— shares the 'forest' root
Emilio— a like warm Romance-language pick
Mateo— a melodic Italian- and Spanish-style name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Silverio mean?

Silverio comes from Latin silva, 'forest,' so 'of the woods.'

How do you pronounce Silverio?

It's said sil-VEH-ree-oh /sɪlˈvɛrioʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Silverio a boy or girl name?

Silverio is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Silverio?

Silverio is an uncommon name for boys in the U.S.

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