Boy Name
Cecilio
Cecilio 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.
Cecilio — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Cecilia is on your shortlist, Cecilio belongs in the same conversation.
Cecilio meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Cecilio has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cecilio as C·E·C·I·L·I·O, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cecilio is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cecilio variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cecilioa, Cecilioe, Cecilioy, Cecili.
- Nicknames: Ceci and C.
- Middle names: Pair Cecilio with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Cecilio middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cecilia, Cecelia, Cesario, Cecille, Cecile — full picks on the sibling names for Cecilio guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cecilio? Browse our names like Cecilio 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 Cecilio
What does the name Cecilio mean?
Cecilio 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 Cecilio?
The exact origin of Cecilio is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Cecilio?
Cecilio has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cecilio a boy's or girl's name?
Cecilio is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Cecilio in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cecilio sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cecilio?
Names that share Cecilio's sound and style include Cecilia, Cecelia, Cesario, Cecille, Cecile.
What middle names pair well with Cecilio?
Good middle-name fits for Cecilio pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cecilio is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cecilio is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cecilio?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cecilio share its rhythm without rhyming — Cecilia, Cecelia, Cesario all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.