Valerio

Origin and meaning of Valerio

Valerio comes from the Latin Valerius, the name of an illustrious Roman gens, from the verb valere 'to be strong, healthy, worthy' — hence 'strong, vigorous, of worth'. Classical and bright in tone, it is appreciated in Italy and Spain. Thanks to its Roman roots it conveys physical and moral robustness, the sense of a capable, dependable person. Less common than feminine forms like Valeria, it remains an elegant, well-liked choice.

Variants around the world

How Valerio sounds in other languages.

Famous people

• Valerio Massimo Manfredi— writer
• Valerio Mastandrea— actor