Sergio

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Sergio is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Italian and Spanish origin, meaning “From the Roman clan Sergius”.

MeaningFrom the Roman clan Sergius
GenderBoy
OriginLatin, via Italian and Spanish
PronunciationSEHR-joh
TraditionChristian
Used inItaly, Spain, Mexico, Brazil

Meaning and origin of Sergio

Sergio comes from Sergius, the name of an ancient Roman family. Its original meaning is unknown and may be Etruscan; the popular explanation 'servant' is a later guess, not a firm etymology. Christian use comes from saints such as Sergius, a Roman soldier martyred with Bacchus, and Sergius of Radonezh, a great Russian monastic. In Italian it is pronounced SEHR-joh, in Spanish SEHR-hyoh.

Is Sergio a Christian name?

Sergio honours early Christian saints named Sergius, venerated in both Catholic and Orthodox churches, and was also the name of several popes.

How popular is Sergio?

Common in Italy, Spain and Latin America, especially among men born after the 1960s.

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Spellings and variants of Sergio

SergiusSergeiSergeSerhiy

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sergio mean?

Sergio means 'From the Roman clan Sergius'. It is of Latin, via Italian and Spanish origin.

Is Sergio a Christian name?

Sergio honours early Christian saints named Sergius, venerated in both Catholic and Orthodox churches, and was also the name of several popes.

How do you pronounce Sergio?

Sergio is pronounced SEHR-joh.

Is Sergio a boy or girl name?

Sergio is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.