Lio Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEE-oh / /ˈliː.oʊ/Italian; Spanish; Greek
Meaning
lion (Italian); gift of God (Spanish); light (Greek)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Italian, Lio is derived from 'leone,' meaning lion, symbolizing strength and courage. In Spanish, it can be a diminutive of names like Elio, meaning 'gift of God.' The Greek connection relates to the word for light, reflecting brightness and clarity.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Leo
- Lioh
International Variants
- Noé (French)
- León (Spanish)
- Elio (Italian)
Famous people named Lio
Lio — Belgian singer.
Lio — Portuguese footballer.
Fictional characters named Lio
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lio was first seen in the United States in 2004. Lio has ranked as high as #1316 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Lio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lio (2024)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 8 | |
TX | 6 | |
FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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2004 | 6 |
2006 | 6 |
2008 | 9 |
2010 | 9 |
2011 | 5 |
2012 | 19 |
2013 | 20 |
2014 | 20 |
2015 | 16 |
2016 | 12 |
2017 | 24 |
2018 | 22 |
2019 | 25 |
2020 | 20 |
2021 | 21 |
2022 | 28 |
2023 | 37 |
2024 | 44 |