Find out how popular the first name Venancio has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Venancio by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Venancio is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Venancio.

The history of the first name Venancio

Venancio is a Spanish given name derived from the Late Latin name Venantius, which itself comes from the Latin word venans, meaning "huntsman" or "hunter". The name originated during the Roman era, likely in the region that is now Spain or Portugal.

In the early centuries AD, Venantius was the name of several early Christian saints and martyrs. One of the most notable was Saint Venantius of Camerino, who lived in the 3rd century and was martyred during the persecutions of Christians under the Roman Emperor Decius. His feast day is celebrated on May 18th in the Catholic Church.

Another early bearer of the name was Venantius Fortunatus, a Latin poet and hymnodist who lived in the 6th century. He is best known for his poems and hymns praising the saints and churches of his time, including the famous "Vexilla Regis" (The Royal Banners Forward Go).

In the 9th century, Venancio was the name of a Benedictine monk and scholar from the Kingdom of Asturias in northern Spain. He is credited with writing one of the earliest known books on grammar and rhetoric in the Iberian Peninsula.

During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the name Venancio was occasionally used by Spanish and Portuguese nobility. One notable example was Venancio de Ayala, a 14th-century Spanish nobleman and military leader who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors.

In more recent times, Venancio Flores was a 19th-century Uruguayan military leader and politician who served as the President of Uruguay from 1854 to 1855. He played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Brazil.

Overall, while not an extremely common name, Venancio has a long and rich history, with its roots tracing back to ancient Rome and early Christianity. Its meaning and association with hunting and sainthood have contributed to its enduring usage over the centuries.

Data source

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