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Camilo as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Camilo

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

Camilo is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: Spanish: /kaˈmilo/ (kah-MEE-loh); English: /kəˈmiːloʊ/ (kuh-MEE-loh)

What is the meaning of the name Camilo ?

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

Camilo is Latin in Origin.

Camilo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Late Latin Camillus, a name of likely Etruscan origin. In classical Rome, a camillus was a youth who assisted priests in sacred rites, giving the name the sense of “acolyte” or “ceremonial attendant.” As a given name, it later carried connotations of service, devotion, and youthful nobility.

Use of Camilo spread in Catholic Europe through the veneration of St. Camillus de Lellis (1550–1614), then took firm root in Iberia and throughout Latin America, where it remains familiar today. Cross-language variants include Camillus (Latin), Camillo (Italian), Camille (French, historically masculine and now unisex), Camil (Catalan/Romanian), and the feminine counterparts Camila/Camilla/Camille. Common diminutives are Cami and Milo. The name balances classical pedigree with a warm, modern sound, making it a versatile choice across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures.

Camilo has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Camilo

Camilo José Cela Politician · Born 1916 · Spain Camilo José Cela was a Spanish writer best known for winning the 1989 Nobel Prize in Literature. Associated with the Generation of '36, he wrote major works including The Family of Pascual Duarte and The Hive, and was known for his powerful novels, stories, poetry, and essays. Camilo Cienfuegos Politician · Born 1932 · Spain Camilo Cienfuegos was a Cuban revolutionary best known as one of the leading figures of the Cuban Revolution and a top commander alongside Fidel Castro. He was widely regarded as second only to Castro in the movement’s leadership before his death in 1959. Camilo Actor · Born 1994 · Colombia Camilo is a given name and also a surname.
Camilo Sesto Actor · Born 1946 · Spain Camilo Sesto was a famous Spanish singer best known for romantic pop hits like "Vivir Así Es Morir de Amor," "Perdóname," and "Algo de Mí." Born Camilo Blanes Cortés, he was one of Spain’s biggest music stars and was reported to have sold tens of millions of records worldwide.

Camilo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
CO Boys 0 #10 82,974 15,656
SV 0 #11 1 283
CO 0 #19 4,355 7,768
HN 0 #22 1 704
HN Boys 0 #51 2 749
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
CL Boys 0 #60 10,788 13,390
AO 0 #72 6 2,729
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
CL 0 #91 758 6,867
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
PA 0 #110 21 3,797
EC 0 #115 7 2,502
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
Switzerland Boys 2024 #122 16 1,769
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
UY Boys 0 #137 767 5,922
UY 0 #138 40 2,477
PA Boys 0 #146 656 9,305
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
CR 0 #158 8 5,526
EC Boys 0 #158 86 3,322
PR Boys 0 #160 15 2,508
AO Boys 0 #176 68 5,568
AR 0 #176 11 2,915
MT Boys 0 #176 4 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #180 3 1,509
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
LU Boys 0 #213 8 4,970
PT Boys 0 #227 158 7,951
AR Boys 0 #228 409 7,628
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
PT 0 #237 10 4,161
BO Boys 0 #246 615 9,244
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
Spain Boys 0 #271 1,550 5,610
BO 0 #272 110 6,868
PE Boys 0 #279 1,539 14,506
GT 0 #280 35 5,948
Canada Boys 2024 #281 26 2,588
PE 0 #286 25 6,350
JP Boys 0 #287 11 7,909
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
MX Boys 0 #295 1,778 16,355
GT Boys 0 #296 190 7,625
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
CN Boys 0 #310 10 9,639
CR Boys 0 #312 197 10,188
DK Boys 0 #313 13 7,401
MU Boys 0 #316 42 8,477
BR 0 #330 16 5,969
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
PH Boys 0 #353 31 11,440
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
France Boys 2021 #369 19 2,865
Spain 0 #369 84 2,326
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
MX 0 #391 23 8,339
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Germany 0 #426 12 2,542
BR Boys 0 #430 393 12,213
United States Boys 2024 #449 565 7,044
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
PA Girls 0 #472 10 9,861
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
CO Girls 0 #495 915 16,140
RU Boys 0 #521 6 12,621
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
UY Girls 0 #528 9 6,731
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CM Boys 0 #570 6 12,054
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
BH 0 #580 8 17,937
AR Girls 0 #586 14 8,289
IL Boys 0 #620 6 10,983
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
BO Girls 0 #646 6 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #664 19 3,552
IT 0 #689 26 4,183
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
QA Boys 0 #690 18 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
KW Boys 0 #748 22 18,755
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
CL Girls 0 #786 66 14,098
OM Boys 0 #863 19 17,948
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
NL Boys 0 #884 68 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #914 39 5,697
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
PE Girls 0 #923 21 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #965 19 5,561
BR Girls 0 #986 7 12,708
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,046 47 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
ZA Boys 0 #1,149 30 25,619
DZ 0 #1,166 11 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,166 18 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
IT Boys 0 #1,226 246 10,046
ZA Girls 0 #1,231 6 25,928
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,521 94 28,008

Camilo is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Switzerland
Sweden

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People also ask about Camilo

Camilo is predominantly a boy's name.
Camilo is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Spanish: /kaˈmilo/ (kah-MEE-loh); English: /kəˈmiːloʊ/ (kuh-MEE-loh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Camillo, Camillus, Camil, Cam and Kamilo.
Across languages, Camilo has these equivalents: Camila (feminine), Camille (French), Camillo (Italian), Camil (Romanian), Kamil (Slavic/Polish).
Yes — Camilo ranked #122 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Camilo ranks highest in Switzerland (#122 in 2024).
Camilo's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #410 in 2011 to #369 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Camilo are in our database, including Camilo José Cela (Politician), Camilo Cienfuegos (Politician), Camilo (Actor).