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The baby name Ezio is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ˈɛtsjo/ (EH-tsyo); English: /ˈɛzi.oʊ/ (EZ-ee-oh).

Ezio is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: Italian: /ˈɛtsjo/ (EH-tsyo); English: /ˈɛzi.oʊ/ (EZ-ee-oh)

What is the meaning of the name Ezio ?

The baby name Ezio is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ˈɛtsjo/ (EH-tsyo); English: /ˈɛzi.oʊ/ (EZ-ee-oh).

Ezio is Italian in Origin.

Ezio is the Italian form of the Roman name Aetius, itself from Greek Aëtios, commonly linked to aetos, “eagle.” The meaning is often interpreted as “eagle” or “eagle-like,” suggesting sharp vision, courage, and elevated spirit - traits long associated with the bird in Mediterranean symbolism.

The name is well attested in late antiquity and the early Byzantine world, borne by several officials and theologians; its most famous bearer is the 5th‑century general Flavius Aetius, lauded for checking Attila the Hun. In Italy, Ezio appears in literary and operatic contexts - most memorably in Verdi’s Attila, where the Roman hero is called Ezio - supporting the name’s continued though modest use. Global awareness spiked in the 21st century through the video game character Ezio Auditore. Variants and cognates include Latin Aetius, Greek Aëtios, Portuguese Aécio/Écio, and rare Italian feminine Ezia.

Ezio has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ezio

Ezio Greggio Actor · Born 1954 · Italy Ezio Greggio is an Italian actor and comedian best known for his work on the satirical television show Striscia la Notizia. He has also appeared in films like Yuppies and Vacanze di Natale. Greggio's humor and charisma have made him a beloved figure in Italian entertainment.

Ezio – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
France Boys 2021 #86 709 2,865
Belgium Boys 2024 #97 92 401
Switzerland Boys 2024 #120 18 1,769
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
IT Boys 0 #161 13,025 10,046
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
Sweden Boys 2020 #176 2 1,548
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
BG Boys 0 #218 3 3,850
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
Canada Boys 2024 #293 14 2,588
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
CN Boys 0 #326 6 9,639
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
IT 0 #349 535 4,183
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #430 5 6,867
AR Boys 0 #457 11 7,628
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
RU Boys 0 #491 15 12,621
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
IR Boys 0 #541 12 10,162
LY 0 #551 9 12,703
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
BR Boys 0 #599 155 12,213
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
CL Boys 0 #638 28 13,390
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IQ Boys 0 #658 10 13,071
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
SY 0 #761 7 11,684
United States Boys 2024 #764 129 7,044
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
PE Boys 0 #812 67 14,506
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
EG Boys 0 #868 19 15,035
Spain Boys 0 #896 35 5,610
CO Boys 0 #900 21 15,656
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
Germany Boys 0 #918 35 5,697
MX Boys 0 #932 51 16,355
NL Boys 0 #940 12 5,873
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,034 6 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,092 20 25,439
MA 0 #1,115 14 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
DZ 0 #1,143 34 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,166 13 25,619
TR 0 #1,195 17 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,356 91 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,684 8 28,008

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

France
Switzerland
Wallonia, Belgium
United States
Belgium

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People also ask about Ezio

Ezio is predominantly a boy's name.
Ezio is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Italian: /ˈɛtsjo/ (EH-tsyo); English: /ˈɛzi.oʊ/ (EZ-ee-oh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aetius, Aëtius and Aetios.
Across languages, Ezio has these equivalents: Aquila (Latin, 'eagle'), Aetos (Greek, 'eagle'), Arnold / Arno / Arnaud (Germanic 'arn' = eagle).
Yes, very popular — Ezio ranked #86 in France in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Ezio ranks highest in France (#86 in 2021).
Ezio's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #180 in 2011 to #86 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Ezio are in our database, including Ezio Greggio (Actor).