Camillo

Camillo - A very unique male name

Camillo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #991. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Camillo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Camillo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Camillo. The baby boy name Camillo was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3557 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Camillo peaked in popularity 114 years ago in 1912 on position 991.

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Camillo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Camillo is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,247 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,247.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Camillo is where you live.

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Camillo origin and meaning

Italian, from Latin Camillus

Uncertain — the Italian form of the Roman family name Camillus, whose own origin is disputed, possibly Etruscan

Camillo is the Italian form of Camillus, the young attendant of legend in Virgil and the name of a Roman hero. Its own root is genuinely disputed, so we flag it rather than repeat a tidy gloss. In the US it peaked as long ago as 1921 and survives in Italian-American families; the physiologist Camillo Golgi is its most distinguished bearer.

Origin uncertain

Camillo is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Camillo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Camillo, sorted by popularity.

Camilo / Conley / Camille / Connell / Conall / Chanel / Canelo / Camile / Camil /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Camillo

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Camillo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Camillo?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

kah-MEE-loh · /kɑˈmiloʊ/

Around the world

• Camilo (Spanish) — The Spanish and Portuguese form of Camillus
• Camille (French) — The French form, now used mostly for girls

Spellings and nicknames

• Camilo — The Spanish form, a separate established name

Nicknames: CamMilo

Famous bearers

• Camillo Golgi — Italian physician and Nobel laureate who discovered the Golgi apparatus in nerve cells (1843–1926) Historical

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Camillo appeals to parents with Italian heritage who want a classic that is distinguished at home and rare in the US.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may feminise it by association with Camilla and Camille, or say it kah-MILL-oh.