Camilo

The masculine name Camilo is considered a Portuguese and Spanish form of the ancient Roman nickname Camillus, which was used to refer to 'youthful altar boys' who had to come from an honorable, reputable family and be free-born (this explains the designation 'honorable'). Consequently, the name means 'the honorable', 'the noble', 'the free-born', 'the altar boy', or, religiously interpreted, 'he is present in God'.

What does the name Camilo mean?

The masculine name Camilo is considered a Portuguese and Spanish form of the ancient Roman nickname Camillus, which was used to refer to 'youthful altar boys' who had to come from an honorable, reputable family and be free-born (this explains the designation 'honorable'). Consequently, the name means 'the honorable', 'the noble', 'the free-born', 'the altar boy', or, religiously interpreted, 'he is present in God'. Its origin lies in Latin, derived from the expression camillus for 'the altar servant', 'the altar boy', or 'the minor' or 'the noble-born'. The name may also have a connection to the ancient Greek expression gamḗlios (γᾰμήλῐος), which translates to 'wedding-like' and 'festive'. Other variants include Camil, Camillo, Camill, Kamil, Kamillus, Kamillo, and Kamill. The feminine counterparts are Camilla, Camille, Camila, Camile, Camilia, Kamillia, Kamile, Kamilia, and Kamilla.

Where does the name Camilo come from?

Etymology Camilo is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning 'the honorable'. Latin

How do you pronounce Camilo?

Sound & Pronunciation of Camilo: The name Camilo is three syllables and rich in vowels. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ka-mi-lo' [kaˈmiːlo], starting with an open A sound that conveys openness. The stressed middle syllable with a long I brings brightness, while the ending '-o' provides a rounded conclusion. Camilo sounds melodic and lively - soft yet present.

When is the name day of Camilo?

The name day of Camilo is March 3 and July 14.

Popularity

Camilo is a very popular name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,282nd on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2012 at 866th place. Over the last ten years, Camilo has been given as a first name about 320 times, placing it 1,168th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,185th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cami / Camil / Milo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Adolfo Camilo Diaz (American writer)
• Camilo Andres Melivilu Fuentes (Chilean footballer)
• Camilo Ayala (Colombian footballer)
• Camilo Bonilla (Honduran footballer)
• Camilo Carreon (Baseball player from America)
• Camilo Cienfuegos (Cuban revolutionary against Batista)
• Camilo Coba (Photographer from Ecuador)
• Camilo de Souza Vieira (Brazilian footballer)
• Camilo Echevarria (Racing driver from Argentina)
• Camilo Egas (Ecuadorian artist)
• Camilo Estevez (Bishop from Spain)
• Camilo Gomez (Cyclist from Colombia)
• Camilo Jose Cela (Spanish writer)
• Camilo Luzuriaga (Film producer from Ecuador)
• Camilo Mayada (Uruguayan footballer)
• Camilo Miettinen (British ice hockey player)
• Camilo Minero (Artist from El Salvador)
• Camilo Pascual (French baseball player)
• Camilo Pena (Chilean footballer)
• Camilo Perez (Colombian footballer)