What does Aurelio mean?
Italian and Spanish form of Aurelius, from Latin 'aureus' ('golden') and 'aurum' (gold). Literal gold sense, not golden-haired.
What does Felix mean?
The Latin word felix, “happy” or “lucky.”
Aurelio vs Felix
Which is more popular?
Felix is more popular than Aurelio today: about 2,064 US babies were given the name Felix in 2025, compared with 0 named Aurelio.
| Aurelio | Felix | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | golden | Happy, fortunate |
| Origin | latin | Latin |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ow-REH-lee-oh | FEE-liks |
| Syllables | 4 | 2 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2025 (399) | 2024 (2,090) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 2,064 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Aurelio
Felix
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Aurelio | Felix |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,561 | 11,654 |
| 2010s | 967 | 13,335 |
| 2000s | 821 | 7,580 |
| 1990s | 886 | 6,294 |
| 1980s | 765 | 5,306 |
| 1970s | 767 | 5,515 |
| 1960s | 523 | 5,749 |
| 1950s | 512 | 5,759 |
| 1940s | 414 | 4,315 |
| 1930s | 546 | 4,199 |
| 1920s | 573 | 6,000 |
| 1910s | 283 | 4,928 |
| 1900s | 16 | 1,108 |
| 1890s | 0 | 903 |
| 1880s | 0 | 863 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurelio or Felix more popular?
Felix is more popular than Aurelio today: about 2,064 US babies were given the name Felix in 2025, compared with 0 named Aurelio.
What is the difference between Aurelio and Felix?
Aurelio means golden (latin origin), while Felix means Happy, fortunate (Latin origin).
Which name is older, Aurelio or Felix?
In US records, Aurelio first appears in 0 and Felix in 1880, so Aurelio has the longer recorded history.