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Viviano

♂ Boy

Pronounced vee-vee-AH-noh /ˌvi.viˈɑ.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: Viviano is the Italian form of Vivian, from the Latin Vivianus ('alive; lively'), rooted in vivus ('living'). A warm, life-affirming heritage name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A melodic four-beat name: Viviano means 'alive; lively' (said 'vee-vee-AH-noh'). A warm Italian pick.
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Origin MediumItalian, Latin
MeaningViviano is the Italian form of Vivian, from the Latin Vivianus ('alive; lively'), rooted in vivus ('living'). A warm, life-affirming heritage name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#13779 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 190

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192519202025

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

As a boy's name, Viviano is the Italian form of Vivian, from the Latin Vivianus ('alive; lively'). Borne by early saints and long loved in Italy, it carries a warm, vital feel, which we note (said 'vee-vee-AH-noh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, melodic, and Italian.

Did you know? Viviano is the Italian form of Vivian, from the Latin Vivianus ('alive; lively'), rooted in vivus ('living'). A bright, life-affirming heritage name, which we note (said 'vee-vee-AH-noh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Viviano — Italian form of Vivian; Latin Vivianus 'alive; lively'

Variations

VivianVivianiBibiano

Nicknames

ViviVito

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Viviano mean?

Viviano is the Italian form of Vivian, from the Latin Vivianus ('alive; lively'). Which we note.

How do you pronounce Viviano?

It's said vee-vee-AH-noh /ˌvi.viˈɑ.noʊ/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Viviano a boy or girl name?

Here Viviano is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Viviano?

Viviano is a rare name for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Italy.

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