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The baby name Pio is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpiː.oʊ/ (PEE-oh).

Pio is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /ˈpiː.oʊ/ (PEE-oh)

What is the meaning of the name Pio ?

The baby name Pio is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpiː.oʊ/ (PEE-oh).

Pio is Latin in Origin.

Pio is the Italian and Portuguese form, and Spanish Pío, of the Latin name Pius, meaning “pious,” “devout,” or “dutiful.” In classical Latin, pius conveyed moral duty and filial devotion (think Virgil’s “pius Aeneas”). The name entered Christian use through early martyrs and became prominent as a papal choice; twelve popes bore Pius, cementing its sacred resonance. In the 20th century, the Capuchin friar canonized as Padre Pio (born Francesco Forgione, 1887–1968) spread the name’s fame in Italy and across Catholic communities, notably in the Philippines and Latin America.

Variants include Pius (Latin/English/German), Pío (Spanish), Pio (Italian/Portuguese), and Piusz (Hungarian/Polish); feminine counterparts are Pia and Pía. Usage today is uncommon but steady, favored for its concise sound and devout meaning. The name signals humility, steadfastness, and compassion while retaining an Old World, saintly charm.

Pio has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Pio

Pio Marmaï Actor · Born 1984 · France Pio Marmaï is a French actor best known for his role in the film 'The First Day of the Rest of Your Life'. Born in 1984, he has also appeared in movies like 'Delicacy' and 'The Trouble with You', showcasing his versatility in both drama and comedy. Pío Leyva Musician · Born 1917 · Cuba Pío Leyva was a Cuban singer best known for performing with the Buena Vista Social Club and for writing the guaracha "El Mentiroso." He helped shape classic Cuban music and was associated with some of the country's best-known standards.

Pio – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2022 #1 — 794
FJ Boys 0 #16 2 603
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
MO 0 #50 3 2,706
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
Switzerland Boys 2024 #131 7 1,769
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
LT Boys 0 #150 2 2,166
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #173 7 4,064
Sweden Boys 2017 #189 2 1,544
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
MO Boys 0 #192 32 5,842
PL 0 #202 11 2,600
PL Boys 0 #209 141 6,459
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
France Boys 2021 #243 157 2,865
EC Boys 0 #243 4 3,322
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
HR Boys 0 #253 7 3,997
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #285 5 8,139
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
IT Boys 0 #299 4,199 10,046
JP Boys 0 #301 3 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
Canada Boys 2023 #305 5 2,601
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
PE 0 #322 8 6,350
PH Boys 0 #329 55 11,440
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
PL Girls 0 #359 6 5,096
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
UY Boys 0 #383 17 5,922
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #401 6 8,413
BO 0 #403 6 6,868
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
MX 0 #440 6 8,339
AR Boys 0 #442 26 7,628
SD Boys 0 #458 9 10,523
PA Boys 0 #470 12 9,305
CR Boys 0 #471 17 10,188
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
GT Boys 0 #494 6 7,625
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
HK Boys 0 #517 11 12,905
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
BO Boys 0 #547 46 9,244
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
PE Boys 0 #561 371 14,506
BD Boys 0 #564 13 10,045
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
IT 0 #570 146 4,183
CM Boys 0 #571 5 12,054
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
CL Boys 0 #621 45 13,390
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
LB 0 #633 26 13,263
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
QA Boys 0 #691 17 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
BR Boys 0 #701 51 12,213
SG Boys 0 #731 9 17,960
KW Boys 0 #760 10 18,755
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
Spain Boys 0 #783 149 5,610
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
CL Girls 0 #840 12 14,098
CO Boys 0 #845 76 15,656
MX Boys 0 #848 135 16,355
OM Boys 0 #868 14 17,948
EG Boys 0 #875 12 15,035
United States Boys 2024 #881 12 7,044
Germany Boys 0 #926 27 5,697
NL Boys 0 #935 17 5,873
NG Boys 0 #937 15 16,906
Spain Girls 0 #967 17 5,561
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,063 30 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,066 13 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,087 25 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,141 38 25,619
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,260 8 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,379 68 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,516 99 28,008

Pio is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Switzerland
United States
Ireland
Canada

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People also ask about Pio

Pio is predominantly a boy's name.
Pio is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈpiː.oʊ/ (PEE-oh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Pío and Pius.
Across languages, Pio has these equivalents: Pius (Latin), Pío (Spanish), Pio (Italian, Portuguese), Pia (feminine equivalent).
Yes, very popular — Pio ranked #1 in Ireland in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Pio ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2022).
Pio's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #413 in 2011 to #243 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Pio are in our database, including Pio Marmaï (Actor), Pío Leyva (Musician).