Scipio - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Scipio \s(ci)-pio\. Ancient Roman name. Scipio Africanus was the Roman general (around 200 BC) who defeated the Carthaginian general Hannibal in the Punic War. Due to its Greco-Roman roots, the name bears connotations of heroism. However, in the South of the US, the name was used as a slave name.

Baby names that sound like Scipio are Seppi, Sepp and Sebo. Other similar baby names are Pippo, Lippo, Pipo, Sachio, Sapir, Seiji, Skip, Skipp and Spiro.

Scipio is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Scipio. Compare Scipio with related baby names.