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Toribio

♂ Boy

Pronounced toh-REE-bee-oh /toˈɾi.bi.o/Medium

Meaning: Toribio is the Spanish form of the Latin name Turibius, borne by Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, the sixteenth-century archbishop of Lima. The name's ultimate root is not settled — it is sometimes linked to Greek or Latin words, but honestly it is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Spanish saint's name: Toribio comes from Latin Turibius (said 'toh-REE-bee-oh'). The root is genuinely uncertain, which we note.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningToribio is the Spanish form of the Latin name Turibius, borne by Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, the sixteenth-century archbishop of Lima. The name's ultimate root is not settled — it is sometimes linked to Greek or Latin words, but honestly it is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14008 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1929
Total births (all-time)≈ 853

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192919142024

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

Toribio is the Spanish form of Latin Turibius, carried by Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo (1538-1606), archbishop of Lima and patron of Latin American bishops. The name has stayed alive in Spain, Mexico and Peru through his cult. Its ultimate etymology is not established, and we note that rather than guess (said 'toh-REE-bee-oh').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, saintly, and Spanish-rooted.

Did you know? Saint Toribio of Mogrovejo, archbishop of Lima, walked thousands of miles across the Andes to reach his parishioners — which is why his name still travels in Spanish-speaking families (said 'toh-REE-bee-oh').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Toribio — Spanish form of Latin Turibius; Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo; root uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Toribio mean?

Toribio is the Spanish form of the Latin name Turibius, borne by Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo. Its ultimate meaning is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Toribio?

It's said toh-REE-bee-oh /toˈɾi.bi.o/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Toribio a boy or girl name?

Toribio is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Toribio?

Toribio is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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