Julio
Meaning of Julio
Julio is a popular name for baby boys, with its roots in both Italian and Spanish cultures. In Italian, it is pronounced as YOO-lee-oh (/ˈjuːljoʊ/), while in Spanish, it is pronounced as HOO-lee-oh (/ˈhuljoʊ/). The name has a strong and masculine sound to it, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a powerful and distinctive name for their son. In addition to its variations, such as Julius, Julio has been consistently ranked among the top names for newborn boys in the United States. It has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years but has remained a consistent favorite among parents. Whether you prefer the Italian or Spanish pronunciation, Julio is a timeless and versatile name that will make your little boy stand out from the crowd.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as HOO-lee-oh (/ˈhuljoʊ/)
Italian
- Pronunced as YOO-lee-oh (/ˈjuːljoʊ/)
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Notable People Named Julio
| Julio Jones - Quintorris Lopez "Julio" Jones Jr. is a renowned American football wide receiver, known for his exceptional career with the Atlanta Falcons and currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. |
| Julio Florencio Cortázar was an influential Argentine-French novelist, short story writer, essayist, and translator, known for his role in the Latin American Boom and his impact on Spanish-speaking readers and writers in America and Europe. |
| Julio Salinas Fernández is a retired Spanish footballer known for his career in the 1980s and 1990s. |
| Julio Álvarez Mosquera is a retired Venezuelan professional footballer known for his career as a midfielder. |
| Julio Iglesias Jr. is a Spanish singer who won the CMT competition Gone Country in 2008. |
| Julio de Caro was a prominent Argentine composer, musician, and conductor known for his contributions to the Tango genre. |
| Julio Bocca - Julio Adrián Lojo Bocca is a renowned Argentine ballet dancer who spent two decades as a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and later served as the artistic director of the National Ballet of Uruguay. |
| Julio Oscar Mechoso was a prolific Cuban actor known for his roles in popular films such as Bad Boys, Blue Streak, Jurassic Park III, and The Legend of Zorro, as well as numerous other well-known TV and film appearances. |
| Julio Garavito Armero was a renowned Colombian astronomer. |
| Julio Cesar Neves Jr. is a Brazilian mixed martial artist known for competing in the featherweight division of Bellator MMA. |
| Julio Borges - Julio Andrés Borges Junyent is a Venezuelan politician, lawyer, and co-founder of the party Primero Justicia, known for his TV court show "Justicia Para Todos" in the late 1990s. |
| Julio Alberto Barroso is a former football defender from Argentina who became a naturalized Chilean. |
| Julio Luis Cruz was a professional baseball second baseman for the Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox from 1977–1986. |
| Julio César Yegros Torres is a retired Paraguayan footballer known for his career as a striker, and his older brother Cirilo Yegros was also a professional soccer player. |
| Julio Argentino Pascual Roca Funes was an Argentine politician and diplomat. |
