Valerio
Meaning of Valerio
The name Valerio is a distinguished and elegant choice for a baby boy, with deep roots in Latin culture. Originating from the Roman family name Valerius, it means "strong" or "healthy," attributes that many parents wish to bestow upon their children. This name has been embraced in various cultures, particularly in Spanish and Italian-speaking countries, where it is pronounced as bah-LEH-ree-oh (/baˈleɾjo/) and vah-LEH-ree-oh (/vaˈlɛerjo/), respectively. The name Valerio evokes a sense of classic sophistication and timeless strength. While not exceedingly common in the United States, its unique charm has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with occasional peaks such as 1994 when it ranked 3911th. A notable variation of this name is Valere, which carries similar connotations of valor and vigor. Choosing the name Valerio for your child could imbue them with a sense of heritage and resilience that stands out in any crowd.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as bah-LEH-ree-oh (/baˈleɾjo/)
Italian
- Pronunced as vah-LEH-ree-oh (/vaˈlɛerjo/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Valerio
| Giuseppe Valerio Fioravanti is an Italian former terrorist and actor who was involved in a far-right terrorist group and later appeared in films and television. |
| Valerio Scanu is an Italian pop rock singer. |
| Valerio Massimo Manfredi is a versatile Italian historian, writer, essayist, archaeologist, and journalist. |
| Valerio Mastandrea is a renowned Italian actor known for his work in film, stage, and television. |
| Valerio Mantovani is an Italian professional footballer known for his role as a central defender for Serie B club Ternana. |
| Valerio Mieli is a French-Italian writer, director, and scenarist. |
| Valerio Piva is a former Italian racing cyclist and current directeur sportif for UCI WorldTeam Intermarché–Wanty, known for his participation in the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia. |
| Valerio Bernabò is a retired Italian rugby union player who earned 33 caps for the Italian national team and captained the Italian under-21 team. |
| Valerio Carrara was an Italian politician. |
| Valerio Varesi is an Italian author of crime novels, with six of his works published in English and two shortlisted for the CWA International Dagger, all of which have been bestsellers in Italian, and he also works as a journalist for La Repubblica. |
| Valerio Festi is an Italian artistic director, producer, and the Chief Executive Officer at Studio Festi. |
| Valerio Grazini is an Italian sport shooter. |
| Valerio Nawatu is a prominent Fiji international footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring abilities and his current registration with Papakura City Football Club. |
| Valerio González Schcolnik is a Mexican politician who served as Deputy of the LXI Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Sinaloa in 2012. |
