Aurelio

golden (Latin)

Aurelio is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 444, with 15,193 records. It has 3 syllables.

Spanish / Other Spanish colonial
May 2021 rank
#444
May 2021 records
15,193
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish / Other
Background
Spanish colonial
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

golden (Latin)

Aurelio is the Spanish and Italian form of the Latin name Aurelius. In the Philippines, it became established through Spanish Christian naming traditions and Catholic calendar saints. Today, it is largely viewed as a classic, traditional Filipino name associated with older generations.

Derived from the Roman family name Aurelius, which originates from Latin 'aureus' meaning 'golden'. It was brought to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.

Spanish 80% Other 20%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
1/5
Formal feel
4/5
Sound: Neutral Sage Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well

In the Philippines

Commonly nicknamed 'Rely', 'Elio', or 'Auring' (though Auring is more frequently used for the feminine Aurelia). It is typically seen as a traditional or grandfatherly name in contemporary Philippine society.

Best known for: Aurelio Tolentino (Filipino playwright and nationalist revolutionary)

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In the civil registry as of May 2021, Aurelio is number 444, with 15,193 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.