The nameNélio
Nélio is a boy's name rising fast in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Portuguese
Meaning
Its origin is debated. It exists in Portugal and Brazil and is close to Elio.
Origin
Portuguese, or a modern creation.
History
Found in France since the 1970s but rare, Nélio grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, especially in Hauts-de-France and Grand Est.
Popularity of the name Nélio
Nélio in France
Nélio was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 755 births over the decade, 59% of all recorded babies named Nélio. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Nélio in France were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 132 births a year on average, against 62 in the five years before.
Nélio in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nélio mean?
Its origin is debated. It exists in Portugal and Brazil and is close to Elio.
What is the origin of the name Nélio?
Portuguese, or a modern creation.
Is Nélio a girl's or a boy's name?
Nélio is a boy's name.