Egidio

Q: What is the origin of Egidio?

Egidio is of Italian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Egidio?

According to the latest SSA data, Egidio is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Egidio a boy name?

Egidio is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Shield Bearer"

Italian form of Aegidius, historically linked to Saint Giles and etymologically associated with protection or a shield.

Themes:italiansaintgreekprotective

Biblical Unique Rare Strong Powerful Bold

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Popularity History of Egidio

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Egidio did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Egidio Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Egidio.

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idiy

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idio

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Egidio mean?

Egidio means "Shield Bearer". Italian form of Aegidius, historically linked to Saint Giles and etymologically associated with protection or a shield.

What is the origin of Egidio?

Egidio is of Italian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Egidio?

According to the latest SSA data, Egidio is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Egidio a boy name?

Egidio is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Egidio?

Popular nicknames for Egidio include eg, EG, egid, egiy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Egidio?

There are many names similar to Egidio in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginItalian, Greek

Syllables4

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withE

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Amare Americo Armoni Attilio Avante

Sisters

Annabella Allegra Analisa Annamaria Arionna

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