Fulgencio

Fulgencio is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “bright, brilliant.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Fulgencio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“bright, brilliant”

About the name Fulgencio

Fulgencio belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “bright, brilliant” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Fulgencio first appears in Social Security records in 1928. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2839 in 1955, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 27 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Fulgencio in US records

First recorded (US)
1928
Best US rank
#2839 in 1955
Peak year
1955
Total since 1880
27

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fulgencio mean?

Fulgencio means “bright, brilliant” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Fulgencio a boy or girl name?

Fulgencio is a boy name.

What origin is the name Fulgencio?

Fulgencio comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Fulgencio?

Fulgencio first appears in US records in 1928. Its best-ever ranking was #2839 in 1955, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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