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The baby name Giulio is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian IPA: /ˈdʒu.ljo/; respelling: JOO-lyoh (JOO-lee-oh).

Giulio is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: Italian IPA: /ˈdʒu.ljo/; respelling: JOO-lyoh (JOO-lee-oh)

What is the meaning of the name Giulio ?

The baby name Giulio is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian IPA: /ˈdʒu.ljo/; respelling: JOO-lyoh (JOO-lee-oh).

Giulio is Italian in Origin.

Giulio is the Italian form of the ancient Roman family name Julius (Latin Iulius), pronounced JOO-lyo. The name is linked to the illustrious gens Julia and, by Roman myth, to Iulus (Ascanius), son of Aeneas. Scholars trace its meaning to Greek ioulos, “soft down/first beard,” yielding senses like “youthful” or “downy-bearded.” Through Latin and medieval church use, the form settled in Italian as Giulio.

In Italy the name has been steady from late antiquity via early saints (San Giulio d’Orta, Pope Giulio I) and powerful Renaissance figures (Pope Giulio II), and it remains familiar thanks to bearers such as the painter-architect Giulio Romano, composer Giulio Caccini, and statesman Giulio Andreotti. International variants include Julius (English/Latin), Jules (French), Julio (Spanish/Portuguese), Yuliy/Juliy (Slavic), and Iuliu (Romanian); related forms are Giuliano and Julian, with the feminine Giulia/Julia. Italian nicknames include Lio and the rare Giulietto.

Giulio has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Giulio

Giulio Andreotti Politician · Born 1919 · Italy Giulio Andreotti was a prominent Italian politician, best known for serving as the Prime Minister of Italy seven times between 1972 and 1992. He played a significant role in post-war Italian politics and was a key figure in the Christian Democracy party. Andreotti's career was marked by both his political influence and controversies, including allegations of connections with the Mafia. Giulio Berruti Actor · Born 1984 · Italy Giulio Berruti is an Italian actor best known for his role in the romantic film 'Monte Carlo' alongside Selena Gomez. He has also appeared in popular Italian TV series like 'La figlia di Elisa - Ritorno a Rivombrosa'. Born in 1984, he has become a familiar face in both Italian and international cinema.

Giulio – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Boys 2016 #1 431
IT Boys 2024 #20 1,747 47
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
IT Boys 0 #73 44,643 10,046
AL 0 #74 3 2,372
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
Switzerland Boys 2024 #107 31 1,769
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
IT 0 #132 2,346 4,183
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Boys 0 #153 2 2,277
Belgium Boys 2024 #159 30 401
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Boys 2008 #170 2 1,288
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
MT Boys 0 #172 8 4,064
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Boys 0 #203 16 4,970
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
HR Boys 0 #256 4 3,997
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
GR Boys 0 #269 5 6,912
AL Boys 0 #285 14 5,122
JP Boys 0 #299 5 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
France Boys 2021 #305 84 2,865
Canada Boys 2022 #306 5 2,557
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
PL Boys 0 #337 4 6,459
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
UY Boys 0 #388 12 5,922
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
Finland Boys 2026 #669 14 3,552
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
BR Boys 0 #723 29 12,213
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
PE Boys 0 #844 35 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #850 103 5,697
Spain Boys 0 #862 69 5,610
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #880 13 7,044
NL Boys 0 #894 58 5,873
CO Boys 0 #910 11 15,656
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MX Boys 0 #973 10 16,355
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
AE Boys 0 #1,135 9 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,152 27 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
IT Girls 0 #1,188 260 9,415
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Giulio is popular in 60 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Switzerland
United States
IT
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Giulio

Giulio is predominantly a boy's name.
Giulio is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Italian IPA: /ˈdʒu.ljo/; respelling: JOO-lyoh (JOO-lee-oh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Giuliano, Iulius, Iulio, Giulio Cesare (compound) and Giulietto (diminutive).
Across languages, Giulio has these equivalents: Julius (Latin/English/German), Julio (Spanish), Júlio (Portuguese), Jules (French).
Yes, very popular — Giulio ranked #1 in Germany in 2016, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Giulio ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2016).
Giulio's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #398 in 2011 to #305 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Giulio are in our database, including Giulio Andreotti (Politician), Giulio Berruti (Actor).