What Julio means
Julio is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "downy-bearded". It comes from Latin Julius, a Roman family name possibly from Greek ioulos (downy-bearded) or connected to Jupiter. It is pronounced HOO-lee-o.
Meaning uncertain; two ancient explanations survive. Also the month of July. Julio César Chávez, boxer. Julio Torri, writer.
About this meaning. The etymology is uncertain or disputed. The reading above is the best-supported one; popular baby-name sites often give a more romantic gloss that the dictionaries do not confirm.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
