Boy Name
Camillo
Camillo is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Camillo? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Camilo.
Camillo meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Camillo has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Camillo as C·A·M·I·L·L·O, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Camillo is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Camillo variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Camilloa, Camilloe, Camilloy, Camill.
- Nicknames: Cami and C.
- Middle names: Pair Camillo with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Camillo middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Camilo, Camille, Camilla, Camella, Camelia — full picks on the sibling names for Camillo guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Camillo? Browse our names like Camillo guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Camillo
What does the name Camillo mean?
Camillo has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Camillo?
The exact origin of Camillo is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Camillo?
Camillo has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Camillo a boy's or girl's name?
Camillo is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Camillo in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Camillo sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Camillo?
Names that share Camillo's sound and style include Camilo, Camille, Camilla, Camella, Camelia.
What middle names pair well with Camillo?
Good middle-name fits for Camillo pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Camillo is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Camillo is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Camillo?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Camillo share its rhythm without rhyming — Camilo, Camille, Camilla all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.