At a Glance
- Origin
- Latin (Roman gens name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- VEH-lee-us
Velius is a Latin (Roman gens name) boy's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Latin Baby Boy Names Rooted in Ancient Rome.
Meaning & Origin of Velius
Origin: Latin (Roman gens name).
A common claim: Said to mean 'of the veil' Actually: This appears to be a folk link to Latin velum ('veil'); it isn't supported by any attested etymology for this gens name.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Velius
VEH-lee-usIPA /ˈvɛliəs/
Popularity of Velius
Velius doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Velius
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Festus · Crescens · Isidorus · Donatus · Orosius · Valerius
