Lio Boy

Popularity: #880 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

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

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 8
42%
TX 6
32%
FL 5
26%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20046
20066
20089
20109
20115
201219
201320
201420
201516
201612
201724
201822
201925
202020
202121
202228
202337
202444