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Amancio

Boy name · Mexican

Meaningloving · Latin

Amancio is a Mexican boy name meaning “loving”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • GenerationAmancio peaked in 1947, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Amancio you'd meet today is about 78 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Amancios too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Amancio would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryAmancio first shows up in US birth records in 1929, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 96 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1929–2025

02.551929196020002025

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About the name Amancio

Amancio is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “loving”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1940s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Amancio

What does the name Amancio mean?

Amancio means “loving” and comes from Latin. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Amadeus (“loving God”), Amadeo (“loving God”) and Philo (“loving”).

What is the origin of the name Amancio?

Amancio is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Latin. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).

Is Amancio a boy or girl name?

Amancio is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Amancio.

How popular is the name Amancio?

Amancio ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1947, when it reached #3,733. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,308 places.

What names are similar to Amancio?

If you like Amancio, you might also like Amadeus, Amadeo and Philo.

What should I know before naming my baby Amancio?

Amancio is a Mexican boy name meaning “loving”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.