Fulgencio
Meaningshining, brilliant · Latin
Fulgencio is a Mexican boy name meaning “shining, brilliant”, 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 a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funFulgencio doesn't repeat a single letter: 9 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Fulgencio would score 15 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationFulgencio peaked in 1955, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Fulgencio you'd meet today is about 70 years old.
- HistoryFulgencio first shows up in US birth records in 1928, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 97 years since.
US births per million boys, 1928–2025
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About the name Fulgencio
Fulgencio is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “shining, brilliant”. With 3 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 Fulgencio
What does the name Fulgencio mean?
Fulgencio means “shining, brilliant” and comes from Latin. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Brilliant (“brilliant”) and Bahir (“dazzling, brilliant”).
What is the origin of the name Fulgencio?
Fulgencio 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 Fulgencio a boy or girl name?
Fulgencio is a boy name.
How popular is the name Fulgencio?
Fulgencio is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1991. It peaked at #2,764 in 1955, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Fulgencio?
If you like Fulgencio, you might also like Brilliant and Bahir.
What should I know before naming my baby Fulgencio?
Fulgencio is a Mexican boy name meaning “shining, brilliant”, 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 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.