Alexander
Greek
“defending men”
Not classified · African Portuguese, Spanish, Greek
“help”
Say it o-FEH-lyoPronunciation may vary by region.
A little maybe, saved for later.
The story behind the name
Ofelio is recorded with African Portuguese, Spanish, Greek origins and the meaning “help”. Interpretations and usage can vary by language and cultural tradition.
A little perspective
No published US birth-count record is available for this name in our imported data. This does not mean no babies received the name.
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
We haven’t added verified variations for this spelling yet.
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