Ovidio

Ovidio - A very unique male name

Ovidio appeared on the charts for the first time in 1930 on position #1477. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ovidio and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ovidio? 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 Ovidio. The baby boy name Ovidio was given to 13 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2873 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 112,791 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ovidio peaked in popularity 81 years ago in 1945 on position 1195.

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Ovidio is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ovidio is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,150 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,490.

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 Ovidio is where you live.

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Ovidio origin and meaning

Spanish and Italian form of a Latin name

The Spanish and Italian form of Ovidius, the family name of the Roman poet Ovid; the family name's older origin is uncertain

Ovidio is the form of Ovid's name used in Spanish and Italian, and as a given name it honours the poet of the Metamorphoses. In US data it dates from 1930 and had its best year in 2023.

Attested etymology

Ovidio is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Ovidio

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

Obed / Obadiah / Ovadia / Ovide / Oved /

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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 Ovidio

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 Ovidio 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 Ovidio?

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

oh-VEE-dee-oh · /oʊˈviːdioʊ/

Around the world

• Ovidio (Spanish) — The standard Spanish form
• Ovidio (Italian) — The standard Italian form
• Ovídio (Portuguese) — The Portuguese form

Spellings and nicknames

• Ovid — The poet's English name; not a common given-name spelling

Famous bearers

• Ovidio Guzmán López — Mexican cartel figure, son of Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán; extradited to the US in 2023 (b. 1990) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

The poet Ovid's name in Spanish form — a literary choice in Spanish-speaking families, though the Guzmán association is now unavoidable in news coverage.

Worth knowing

• Ovidio Guzmán, El Chapo's son, is a dominant recent news association