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Venancio

♂ Boy

Pronounced veh-NAHN-see-oh /vɛˈnɑːn.si.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: Venancio is the Spanish form of the Latin Venantius, from 'venari' (to hunt), giving 'hunter' or 'hunting one.' It was borne by early saints, including Saint Venantius, which carried it into Spanish and Portuguese Catholic naming.Low

In 30 seconds: Venancio is a Spanish form of Latin Venantius, 'hunter.' It appeared in US records in small numbers across the twentieth century (said veh-NAHN-see-oh).
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningVenancio is the Spanish form of the Latin Venantius, from 'venari' (to hunt), giving 'hunter' or 'hunting one.' It was borne by early saints, including Saint Venantius, which carried it into Spanish and Portuguese Catholic naming.
U.S. rank (2023)#8214 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 520

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319192023

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

Venancio is the Spanish form of the Latin Venantius, from 'venari' (to hunt), so 'hunter.' Carried by early Christian saints, it became a saint's-day name in Spanish-speaking lands. It reached US records with immigrant families and, unusually for this group, saw its small peak fairly recently rather than in the mid-century.

It was never common, appearing in small numbers from the nineteen-tens onward and reaching only about fifteen boys in its best year in the early two-thousands. It has stayed a heritage choice rather than a broad trend.

Did you know? Venancio honors early saints named Venantius; the name traveled through Spanish and Portuguese Catholic families and appeared quietly in US records, with a small recent uptick.
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Venancio — Spanish form of Latin Venantius, 'hunter' (venari); early saints

Variations

VenanzioVenanciooNancho

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Venancio mean?

It means 'hunter,' from the Latin Venantius and 'venari' (to hunt); Venancio is the Spanish form, long carried as a saint's name.

How do you pronounce Venancio?

It is said veh-NAHN-see-oh /vɛˈnɑːn.si.oʊ/ - four syllables.

Is Venancio a boy or girl name?

Venancio is used as a boy's name.

Is Venancio a popular name?

No; it was never common, appearing in small numbers across the twentieth century and into recent years.

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