Camilo

Camilo - A very unique male name

Camilo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1149. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Camilo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Camilo? 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 Camilo. The baby boy name Camilo was given to 460 baby boys in 2025, ranking #590 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,188 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Camilo peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 471.

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Camilo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Camilo is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #281 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #812.

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 Camilo is where you live.

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Camilo origin and meaning

Spanish / Portuguese form of Camillus

Attendant; form of the Roman name Camillus, for a youth attendant at sacrifices

Camilo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Camillus, a Roman name for ceremonial attendants, borne by saints. In the United States it has risen in recent years, helped by singer Camilo, and peaked in 2022.

Attested etymology

Camilo is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Camilo, pop culture references for the name Camilo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Camilo

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

Conley / Camille / Camillo / 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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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Camilo

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 Camilo 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 Camilo?

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) — Original Spanish form, used as-is
• Camilo (Portuguese) — Used as-is in Portuguese

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Milo

Famous bearers

• Camilo — Colombian singer, born Camilo Echeverry and known as Camilo (b. 1994) Contemporary
• Camilo Torres Restrepo — Colombian priest and revolutionary (1929–1966) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Camilo for its warm, musical, romantic sound. It feels classic in Spanish and fresh in English.

Worth knowing

• Often confused with the feminine Camila, which is vastly more popular for girls