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Name Origin

Julio is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.' It is a Spanish and Portuguese variant of Julius.

latinspanishportuguesemasculineyouthful

Famous People

Julio Cortázar (1914-1984)

Writer, Translator

  • Pioneer of the Latin American Boom
  • Known for his experimental and surrealist fiction
  • Notable works include 'Hopscotch' and 'Blow-Up'

Julio Iglesias (1943-)

Singer, Songwriter

  • One of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time
  • Known for romantic ballads and multilingual repertoire

Julio César Chávez (1962-)

Professional Boxer

  • Former world champion in three weight divisions
  • Considered one of the greatest Mexican boxers of all time