Aurelio
Aurelio is a boys' name of Italian origin meaning “golden, gilded.” It ranked #681 in the United States in 2025. The Italian and Spanish form of the Latin Aurelius, derived from 'aureus' meaning golden.
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how do you pronounce Aurelio?
aw-REL-ee-oh
where does the name Aurelio come from?
The Italian and Spanish form of the Latin Aurelius, from aureus, golden.
The name is associated with the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius, whose Meditations remain one of the most influential works of Stoic philosophy.
how popular is this name?
Aurelio has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 42 years since 1909, and fell outside it for 75. It peaked at #629 in 1930, and ranked #681 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #681 |
| 2024 | #775 |
| 2023 | #887 |
| 2022 | #982 |
| 1940 | #841 |
| 1930 | #629 |
| 1909 | #893 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Aurelio fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Aurelio?
- Marcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor and philosopher)
- Aurelio De Laurentiis (film producer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Aurelio?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Aurelio?
what names go well with Aurelio?
Sibling names that share Aurelio's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Aurelio
What does the name Aurelio mean?
Aurelio means “golden, gilded”.
What is the origin of the name Aurelio?
Aurelio comes from the Italian naming tradition. Related forms include Aurelius.
How popular is the name Aurelio?
Aurelio ranked #681 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1930, at #629, and it has spent 42 years in the top 1,000 since 1909.
Is Aurelio a boy or girl name?
Aurelio is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Aurelio?
Aurelio is pronounced aw-REL-ee-oh, with 4 syllables.
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