Venancio

Venancio is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “hunter.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Venancio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese · Italian
Meaning
“hunter”

About the name Venancio

Venancio belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “hunter” — 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, Venancio first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2951 in 1943, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 520 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Venancio in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#2951 in 1943
Peak year
2003
Total since 1880
520

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Venancio mean?

Venancio means “hunter” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Venancio a boy or girl name?

Venancio is a boy name.

What origin is the name Venancio?

Venancio comes from the Spanish, Portuguese and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Venancio?

Venancio first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #2951 in 1943, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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