Rutilio
Meaningshining red · Latin
Rutilio is a Mexican boy name meaning “shining red”, 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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- GenerationRutilio peaked in 1945, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents. The typical Rutilio you'd meet today is about 80 years old.
- HistoryRutilio first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
US births per million boys, 1923–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Rutilio
Rutilio is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “shining red”. 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. 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 Rutilio
What does the name Rutilio mean?
Rutilio means “shining red” and comes from Latin. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Arjun (“bright, shining”), Nelly (“shining light”), Taliesin (“shining brow”) and Meryl (“shining sea”).
What is the origin of the name Rutilio?
Rutilio 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 Rutilio a boy or girl name?
Rutilio is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rutilio?
Rutilio is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2018. It peaked at #2,574 in 1945, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Rutilio?
If you like Rutilio, you might also like Arjun, Nelly, Taliesin and Meryl.
What should I know before naming my baby Rutilio?
Rutilio is a Mexican boy name meaning “shining red”, 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.