Meaning and history
Italian and Spanish form of the Roman family name Flavius, from the Latin flavus, meaning "golden" or "yellow-haired." The Flavian dynasty of Roman emperors (69-96 AD), including Vespasian and his sons Titus and Domitian, bore this name. Italian businessman Flavio Briatore (1950-), known for his role in Formula One racing, is a modern bearer.
In 2025, 30 babies were recorded with the name Flavio, ranking #3,658 among boys.