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Valerio

♂ Boy

Pronounced vah-LEH-ree-oh /vɑˈlɛ.ri.oʊ/High

Meaning: Italian-Spanish form of Valerius — Latin valere, 'to be strong' — patrician-clannedHigh

In 30 seconds: Strength, old-money Roman: Valerio draws on the Valerii — republic-founding patricians — with espresso-bar warmth. Valor, aged well.
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Origin HighLatin, Italian
MeaningItalian-Spanish form of Valerius — Latin valere, 'to be strong' — patrician-clanned
U.S. rank (2024)#3966 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 484

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419202024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Valerio is the Italian Valerius — Latin valere, 'to be strong' — patrician clan to piazza staple.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, strength-verbed at the root, and clanned.

Did you know? The Valerii helped found the Roman Republic and kept consulships for five centuries — Valerio spends the trust fund charmingly.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Valerio — etymology

Variations

ValeriusValeryValerian

Nicknames

ValeRio

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If you like Valerio…

Valentino— the valor-house brother
Dario— a fellow -io classic
Aurelio— the golden patrician companion
Octavio— a fellow Latin choice
Vittorio— shares the -io ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Valerio mean?

Valerio is the Italian Valerius, from Latin valere, 'to be strong'.

How do you pronounce Valerio?

It's said vah-LEH-ree-oh /vɑˈlɛ.ri.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Valerio a boy or girl name?

Valerio is a boy's name.

How popular is Valerio?

Valerio is a rare name in the U.S.