Camilo
Camilo is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “Attendant at a ceremony”, pronounced kah-MEE-loh. It ranked #585 in the United States in 2025, given to 503 babies, and peaked at #451 in 2022. Common nicknames: Cami, Milo, Camo.
How popular is Camilo in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Camilo mean, and where does it come from?
Camilo is the Spanish form of the Roman family name Camillus, which described a freeborn child who assisted a priest at sacrifices — an acolyte, in later language. Saint Camillus de Lellis, the sixteenth-century founder of a nursing order, carried it into Catholic Europe and from there into Latin America, where it became firmly Spanish. Colombia and Cuba give it its modern associations: the revolutionary Camilo Cienfuegos, the Nobel laureate Camilo José Cela in Spain, and now the singer Camilo, whose success has pushed the name up the American charts since the late 2010s.
How is Camilo used around the world?
Camilo is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 3+ international variants.
Female FormCamila
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Camilo?
Famous People Named Camilo
- Camilo José Cela — Spanish novelist and Nobel laureate in Literature
- Camilo Cienfuegos — Cuban revolutionary commander
- Camilo Villegas — Colombian professional golfer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Camilo mean?
Camilo is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Attendant at a ceremony." Camilo is the Spanish form of the Roman family name Camillus, which described a freeborn child who assisted a priest at sacrifices — an acolyte, in later language. Saint Camillus de Lellis, the sixteenth-century founder of a nursing order, carried it into Catholic Europe and from there into Latin America, where it became firmly Spanish.
How do you pronounce Camilo?
Camilo is pronounced kah-MEE-loh. Common variations include Camillo, Camille, Kamil.
Is Camilo a boy name?
Yes, Camilo is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Cami, Milo, Camo.