Dio vs Fausto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dio

Boy #3,613 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God, divine"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Greek Romanian Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,613
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Fausto

Boy #3,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lucky, fortunate, auspicious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,492
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Faus, Fausti

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dio Rank #3,613
Fausto Rank #3,492

Fausto is more popular, ranked #3492 vs #3613 for Dio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dio ___

  • Dio Matteo
  • Dio Luca
  • Dio Marco
  • Dio James
  • Dio Giovanni
  • Dio Enzo

Fausto ___

  • Fausto Marco
  • Fausto Lorenzo
  • Fausto Alessandro
  • Fausto Rafael
  • Fausto Carlos
  • Fausto Miguel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dio

Enzo Leo Nico Aria Sofia

If you choose Fausto

Lorenzo Benedetto Giulia Valentina Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dio or Fausto more popular?

Fausto is more popular, ranked #3492 compared to Dio at #3613 in the United States.

What do Dio and Fausto mean?

Dio means "God, divine" (Italian/Latin origin). Fausto means "lucky, fortunate, auspicious" (Latin origin).

Are Dio and Fausto boy or girl names?

Dio is primarily a boy name. Fausto is primarily a boy name.

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