Hilario
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Hilario
The name 'Hilario' means "cheerful" or "joyful," derived from the Latin *hilaris* (from Greek *hilaros*).
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Etymology
The name 'Hilario' means "cheerful" or "joyful," derived from the Latin *hilaris* (from Greek *hilaros*). It is used primarily in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, often within Catholic contexts, and is historically associated with several early Christian saints, including Pope Hilarius.
Hilario currently ranks #3,688 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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