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The baby name Camillo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kaˈmiːlo/ (Italian: kah-MEE-loh); English: /kəˈmiːloʊ/ (kuh-MEE-loh).

Camillo is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: /kaˈmiːlo/ (Italian: kah-MEE-loh); English: /kəˈmiːloʊ/ (kuh-MEE-loh)

What is the meaning of the name Camillo ?

The baby name Camillo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kaˈmiːlo/ (Italian: kah-MEE-loh); English: /kəˈmiːloʊ/ (kuh-MEE-loh).

Camillo is Italian in Origin.

Camillo is the Italian masculine form of the Latin cognomen Camillus, probably of Etruscan origin and of uncertain literal sense. In classical usage camillus/camilla named a youthful attendant in sacred rites, so the name is associated with meanings like “acolyte,” “temple attendant,” or “noble youth.” Related forms include Spanish/Portuguese Camilo, French unisex Camille, Latin Camillus, and the Slavic Kamil/Kamila; feminine counterparts are Camilla and Kamila. Nicknames include Cami, Lillo, and Millo.

The name has deep footing in Italy through Saint Camillo de Lellis (1550–1614), founder of the Camillian order and patron of the sick, which bolstered its Catholic appeal. It surfaces in literature via Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale (the loyal counselor Camillo) and in history through statesman Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, and Nobel laureate Camillo Golgi. Today it feels traditional yet sleek, familiar across Romance and Slavic languages via its variants.

Camillo has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Camillo

Camillo Benso di Cavour Politician · Born 1810 · Kingdom of Italy Camillo Benso di Cavour was a key figure in the unification of Italy, serving as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy. He played a crucial role in orchestrating diplomatic and military strategies that led to the unification of various Italian states into a single nation. Cavour's efforts laid the groundwork for modern Italy. Camillo Golgi Politician · Born 1843 · Austrian Empire Camillo Golgi was an Italian biologist and pathologist best known for his pioneering work on the central nervous system, which earned him the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. He studied medicine at the University of Pavia from 1860 to 1868 under Cesare Lombroso and later spent most of his career there. Camillo Felgen Actor · Born 1920 · Luxembourg Camillo Felgen was a Luxembourgish singer and TV personality best known for representing Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960 and 1962. He was also a lyricist, disc jockey, and television presenter.
Camillo Mastrocinque Actor · Born 1901 · Italy Camillo Mastrocinque was an Italian film director and screenwriter best known for his horror films Terror in the Crypt and An Angel for Satan. Over a career spanning more than 60 films from 1937 to 1968, he became especially familiar to genre fans through those movies, which starred Christopher Lee and Barbara Steele.

Camillo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
Switzerland Boys 2024 #133 5 1,769
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
IT Boys 0 #250 5,499 10,046
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
Canada Boys 2019 #323 5 2,618
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Boys 0 #378 4 7,951
France Boys 2019 #392 3 2,886
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
IT 0 #506 216 4,183
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CM Boys 0 #569 7 12,054
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
CL Boys 0 #693 8 13,390
BR Boys 0 #730 22 12,213
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #876 17 7,044
Germany Boys 0 #885 68 5,697
CO Boys 0 #893 28 15,656
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
NL Boys 0 #938 14 5,873
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,396 51 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Camillo is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:

Switzerland
United States
France
AE
AO

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People also ask about Camillo

Camillo is predominantly a boy's name.
Camillo is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /kaˈmiːlo/ (Italian: kah-MEE-loh); English: /kəˈmiːloʊ/ (kuh-MEE-loh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Camilo, Camillus, Camil, Kamillo, Kamill and Kamilo.
Across languages, Camillo has these equivalents: Camilo (Spanish, Portuguese), Camille (French, m/f), Kamil/Kamilo (Polish/Czech/Slavic forms), Camila/Camilla (feminine forms), Camillus (Latin).
Yes — Camillo ranked #133 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Camillo ranks highest in Switzerland (#133 in 2024).
Camillo's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #145 in 2014 to #133 in 2024 in Switzerland.
Yes — 4 notable people named Camillo are in our database, including Camillo Benso di Cavour (Politician), Camillo Golgi (Politician), Camillo Felgen (Actor).