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Venice

♂ Boy

Pronounced VEN-iss /ˈvɛn.ɪs/High

Meaning: From Venice — the Italian canal city (named for the ancient Veneti people); a place-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The city of Venice: Venice is an Italian place-name. Lyrical, romantic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'VEN-iss').
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Origin LowItalian, Latin
MeaningFrom Venice — the Italian canal city (named for the ancient Veneti people); a place-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#9643 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 286

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419162025

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

Venice comes from Venice — the Italian canal city (named for the ancient Veneti people; we note the place). A lyrical, romantic place-name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'VEN-iss'; nickname Ven).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-city-of-Venice at the root, and romantic.

Did you know? Venice is the famous Italian canal city, named for the ancient Veneti people — a lyrical, romantic place-name, used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the place; said 'VEN-iss').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Venice — place noted

Variations

VeneciaVenezia

Nicknames

Ven

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Venice mean?

Venice is the Italian canal city (named for the ancient Veneti people); a place-name. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Venice?

It's said VEN-iss /ˈvɛn.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Venice a boy or girl name?

Venice is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Venice?

Venice is a rare name in the U.S.

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