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Sergio
BoyItalian, Spanish· “from the Roman name Sergius”
- Meaning
- from the Roman name Sergius (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Italian, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- SAIR-jee-oh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #441
- US babies 2025
- 714
- Best rank
- #157 (1992)
- Peak year
- 1995
Meaning and origin of Sergio
Sergio is often said to mean “from the Roman name Sergius”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Italian and Spanish roots.
Sergio is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Sergius, the name of an old Roman family, the Sergii. Its original meaning is unknown, though it is sometimes linked to a word for "servant" or "guardian," suggestions that are not well supported. Saint Sergius, a Roman soldier martyred with his companion Saint Bacchus, made the name important in the early church, and Saint Sergius of Radonezh became one of Russia's most revered saints. Sergio is widely used across southern Europe and Latin America. It has a warm, stylish sound, and Checo is a common Spanish nickname.
Popularity over time
Sergio first appears in US Social Security records in 1913. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 82 different years, starting in 1936. Its best national rank was #157 in 1992, and the most babies received it in 1995, when 2,245 were named Sergio. In 2025, 714 babies were named Sergio, and it ranked #441 nationally. That is 32% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,874 in 1920, #714 in 1950, #239 in 1980, #178 in 2000, #242 in 2010, and #441 in 2025. Of the 81,878 US boys named Sergio since records began, 25% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 19,448 babies. Since 2010, 15,880 more have been named Sergio.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Chance, Darius, Forrest, Tristen, and Deandre.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sergio ranked highest in Arizona, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #177 | 50 |
| California | #223 | 168 |
| Texas | #250 | 158 |
| Nevada | #264 | 12 |
| New Mexico | #266 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Sergio is usually pronounced SAIR-jee-oh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-io”.
Middle names for Sergio
A few middle names that flow with Sergio: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sergio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sergio mean?
Sergio is often said to mean “from the Roman name Sergius”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Italian and Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Sergio?
Sergio has Italian, Spanish, and Latin roots. Sergio is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Sergius, the name of an old Roman family, the Sergii.
Is Sergio a popular name?
Yes. Sergio ranked #441 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Sergio a boy or girl name?
Sergio is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Sergio?
Sergio is usually pronounced SAIR-jee-oh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings