Delio

The male first name Delio has its roots in the Italian and Spanish languages and originates from Greek mythology. There, it is revered as an epithet of the god Apollo, who was born on the island of Delos.

What does the name Delio mean?

The name Delio, which is common in both Italian and Spanish, has its origins in Greek mythology. It means 'the one coming from Delos' or 'the one born on Delos.' Delio also serves as a short form for names like Adelio, Baudelio, Cordelio, Fidelio, Odelio, and Rodelio. The legendary story tells that the gods Apollo (god of light) and Artemis (goddess of the hunt) were born on Mount Kynthos, located on the Greek island of Delos. The feminine form of the name is Delia, while the Portuguese spelling is Délio. Other variants include Delian, Delias, Deljan, Delyan, Delyar, and Delyo.

Where does the name Delio come from?

The name Delio has its etymology in Ancient Greek and means 'the one coming from the island of Delos.' The term Delio is an epithet of the god Apollo in the Ancient Greek language. This form of the name is widespread in several languages, including Galician, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Delio?

The sound formation and pronunciation of Delio: The name Delio consists of three syllables and is very smooth. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'De-li-o' [ˈdeːlio], with the open vowels creating a flowing, almost melodic sound. The absence of hard consonants makes the name particularly soft and rounded. These characteristics give Delio a light, melodic quality – elegant, open, and with a gentle dynamism.

When is the name day of Delio?

The name day for Delio is celebrated on November 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Delio is a common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,780th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2011, when it reached 2,275th place. Over the last ten years, Delio has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 4,991st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,330th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lelo / Lio

Similar first names

Famous people

• Delio Caron (Italian rugby player)
• Delio Cesar Toledo (Paraguayan footballer)
• Delio Gamboa (Colombian football player)
• Delio Lucarelli (Italian cleric and bishop)
• Delio Malär (actor and musician)
• Delio Morollon (British football player)
• Delio Onnis (Argentinian football player)
• Delio Rodriguez (Spanish cyclist)
• Delio Rossi (Italian football coach)
• Delio Tessa (Italian poet)