Alirio

a-LEE-ryo

Variation of Hilario, Spanish, Latin

"cheerful, happy"

Alirio Origin and Meaning

The name Alirio is a boy's name of Spanish, Latin origin meaning "cheerful, happy".

Sunny and lively, this cheerful choice was a familiar option in Brazil in the first half of the 20th century, but has since declined in use. Likely originating from the Ancient Roman Hilarius, meaning "happy", Alirio feels more familiar than it perhaps is, thanks to its similarity to stylish options like Arlo, Elio, and Aurelio.

Also spelled as Alírio in Portuguese, the name is predominantly used in Latin America, much like its feminine counterpart, Aliria. Notable bearers include musician Alirio Díaz, Venezuelan politician Alirio Ugarte Pelayo, and singer Alirio Netta.