Find out how popular the first name Greco has been for the last 14 years (from 2000 to 2013) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Greco by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Greco is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2013, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Greco.

The history of the first name Greco

The name Greco has its origins in the Latin language and is derived from the word "Graecus," which means "Greek" or "of Greek origin." This name is closely tied to the ancient Greek civilization and culture that flourished in the Mediterranean region from the 8th century BCE to the 6th century CE.

Greco was a name commonly used in ancient Rome to refer to individuals of Greek descent or those who had strong ties to Greek culture and traditions. During this time period, the influence of Greek philosophy, art, and literature was widespread throughout the Roman Empire, and many Romans admired and adopted aspects of Greek culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Greco can be found in the works of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a Greek general named Greco who fought against the Romans during the Punic Wars in the 3rd century BCE. Another notable individual with this name was Greco of Tralles, a Greek physician who lived in the 6th century CE and was known for his contributions to the field of medicine.

In the Middle Ages, the name Greco continued to be used, particularly in regions with strong Greek cultural influences, such as Italy and parts of the Byzantine Empire. One noteworthy figure from this time period was Greco the Calabrian, a 12th-century monk and philosopher from Calabria, a region in southern Italy with deep Greek roots.

During the Renaissance, a prominent artist known as El Greco, whose full name was Doménikos Theotokópoulos, gained fame for his unique style of painting that blended Byzantine and Western artistic traditions. El Greco was born in 1541 on the Greek island of Crete and later relocated to Spain, where he became a significant figure in the Spanish Renaissance.

In more recent history, the name Greco has been borne by several accomplished individuals, including Gian Pietro Greco, an Italian mathematician and architect who lived in the 16th century, and Juanito Greco, a Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer who was active in the early 20th century and helped popularize flamenco dance globally.

Data source

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