The nameLélio
Lélio is a French boy's name of Latin origin, the French form of the Italian Lelio. It has been well liked in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Lélio comes from the Latin Laelius, the name of a Roman family of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Latin, through Italian. Lelio is also a character of Italian comedy.
History
The name spread in France in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Lélio
Lélio in France
Lélio was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 700 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Lélio. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Lélio in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 86 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lélio mean?
Lélio comes from the Latin Laelius, the name of a Roman family of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Lélio?
Latin, through Italian. Lelio is also a character of Italian comedy.
Is Lélio a girl's or a boy's name?
Lélio is a boy's name.