The nameCamillo
Camillo is the Italian form of Camillus, a name of Roman heroes and statesmen.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
Camillo comes from the Latin camillus, a young attendant at religious rites.
Origin
Italian, from Latin.
History
Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, was one of the architects of Italian unification. In the United States the name reached 1379th place in 1913.
Famous people named Camillo
- Camillo Cavour, Italian statesman
Popularity of the name Camillo
Camillo in the United States
Camillo was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 182 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Camillo. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1921. Half of all babies named Camillo in the United States were born before 1948, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Camillo mean?
Camillo comes from the Latin camillus, a young attendant at religious rites.
What is the origin of the name Camillo?
Italian, from Latin.
Is Camillo a girl's or a boy's name?
Camillo is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Camillo?
In 2024, Camillo was the 5614th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 17 births.
Who are famous people named Camillo?
Camillo Cavour, Italian statesman.