Refugio
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Refugio is a Spanish name meaning “refuge”. It is a uncommon name, primarily used for boys, with 87.41% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Refugio
Refugio is a unique and meaningful name of Spanish origin, directly translating to "refuge" or "shelter." This name carries a profound sense of protection, safety, and comfort. It is often used in a religious context, particularly in reference to Nuestra Señora del Refugio (Our Lady of Refuge), a title of the Virgin Mary, revered as a source of solace and help. As a given name, Refugio is traditionally used in Spanish-speaking communities for both males and females, embodying a spiritual connection and a sense of being a haven.
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Gender Usage of the Name Refugio
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Refugio is primarily used as a name for boys. Approximately 87.41% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Refugio
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Refugio is listed under Uncommon Boy Names based on the available birth data from United States, with a birth frequency of 1 in every 715K births.
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Refugio ranked #10,614 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #8,025 in 2024 — a drop of 2,589 places. Refugio shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #495 in 1910. Its lowest recorded position was #10,733 in 2010. Over the last 20 years (2005–2025) the name fell 20 places (from #7,700 to #10,614).
Name StyleMethodology
Refugio is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 89% of available years and remains active today, averaging 3 births per year after a historical peak in 1924.Characteristics of the Name Refugio
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- R — Boy Names Starting with R
- Ends with
- o — Boy Names Ending in “o”
Name AestheticMethodology
Refugio involves a four-syllable pronunciation that builds toward a central stress, creating a stately pace. It is traditionally used in Catholic devotion to the Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Refuge. This sacred connection establishes an Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Refugio
Middle names used with RefugioMethodology
Refugio is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Refugio Anthony · Refugio Bladimir · Refugio Jacinto · Refugio Deleon · Refugio AntonioView all 6 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for RefugioMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Refugio is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Refugio Allen · Refugio Allan · Refugio Alvin · Refugio Asher · Refugio Anson. View all 74 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Refugio
Sound Like Refugio Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Refujio · Hrvoje
Spelled Like Refugio Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Refujio
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Robert · Richard · Ryan · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Joe · Leo · Antonio · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Emmanuel · Emanuel · Emilio · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Refugio in ASL
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