Ceferino
Meaningwest wind · Greek
Ceferino is a Mexican boy name meaning “west wind”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Ceferino has the name Erin hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ceferino would score 13 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationCeferino peaked in 1953, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Ceferino you'd meet today is about 72 years old.
- HistoryCeferino first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
US births per million boys, 1924–2025
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About the name Ceferino
Ceferino is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “west wind”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1950s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Ceferino
What does the name Ceferino mean?
Ceferino means “west wind” and comes from Greek. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Zephyr (“west wind”), West (“west”), Zephyrus (“west wind”) and Westlee (“west meadow”).
What is the origin of the name Ceferino?
Ceferino is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Ceferino a boy or girl name?
Ceferino is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ceferino?
Ceferino is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #3,143 in 1953, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Ceferino?
If you like Ceferino, you might also like Zephyr, West, Zephyrus and Westlee.
What should I know before naming my baby Ceferino?
Ceferino is a Mexican boy name meaning “west wind”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, 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.