Giulio
Italian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Giulio
Giulio means "youthful" or "downy-bearded" and derives from the Latin name Iulius, itself likely from the Roman family name Julius, possibly connected to Iulus (son of Aeneas) or the Latin iovilius meaning "of Jupiter."
The name is primarily used in Italian-speaking cultures and regions, with historical prominence in the Roman Catholic Church and Italian nobility, notably borne by Pope Julius II (Giulio della Rovere) and various Italian Renaissance figures.
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Etymology
Giulio means "youthful" or "downy-bearded" and derives from the Latin name Iulius, itself likely from the Roman family name Julius, possibly connected to Iulus (son of Aeneas) or the Latin iovilius meaning "of Jupiter."
The name is primarily used in Italian-speaking cultures and regions, with historical prominence in the Roman Catholic Church and Italian nobility, notably borne by Pope Julius II (Giulio della Rovere) and various Italian Renaissance figures.
Giulio currently ranks #6,582 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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