Eusebio
Meaningdevout, pious · Greek
Eusebio is a Mexican boy name meaning “devout, pious”, 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- GenerationEusebio peaked in 1945, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents. The typical Eusebio you'd meet today is about 80 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Eusebio would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 95,238 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryEusebio first shows up in US birth records in 1898, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 127 years since.
US births per million boys, 1898–2025
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About the name Eusebio
Eusebio is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “devout, pious”. 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
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 Eusebio
What does the name Eusebio mean?
Eusebio means “devout, pious” and comes from Greek. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Abid (“devout worshipper”).
What is the origin of the name Eusebio?
Eusebio 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 Eusebio a boy or girl name?
Eusebio is a boy name. In 2025, 18 US boys were named Eusebio.
How popular is the name Eusebio?
Eusebio ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1945, when it reached #943. Over the last five years it has climbed 491 places.
What names are similar to Eusebio?
If you like Eusebio, you might also like Abid.
What should I know before naming my baby Eusebio?
Eusebio is a Mexican boy name meaning “devout, pious”, 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 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.