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Zio
♂ Boy
Pronounced ZEE-oh /ˈziː.oʊ/Medium
Meaning: The Italian word zio, 'uncle,' also used as a short, punchy given name; separately it echoes Zion. A crisp two-beat name; noted honestly.Low
In 30 seconds: A crisp two-beat name: Zio is Italian for 'uncle' and echoes Zion (said 'ZEE-oh'). Short and lively.
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MeaningThe Italian word zio, 'uncle,' also used as a short, punchy given name; separately it echoes Zion. A crisp two-beat name; noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2019)#14109
2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 5
History & Origin
Zio is Italian for 'uncle' and, as a name, a crisp two-beat pick that also echoes Zion. Its route as a first name is light, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'ZEE-oh').
In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, short, and lively.
Did you know? Zio is the Italian for 'uncle,' put to use as a short, lively given name, and it also echoes Zion — a punchy, modern-feeling pick, noted honestly (said 'ZEE-oh').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Zio — Italian 'uncle'; Zion echo; two syllables
Variations
ZeoZioZiolo
Nicknames
ZiZizi
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zio mean?
Zio is the Italian word for 'uncle,' used as a short given name; it also echoes Zion.
How do you pronounce Zio?
It's said ZEE-oh /ˈziː.oʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Zio a boy or girl name?
Zio is used here as a boy's name.
How popular is Zio?
Zio is a rare name in the U.S.