Stern, serious, or severe
Derived from the Roman cognomen Severus, this name signifies a person of serious character or strict discipline. It was a common name among early saints and Roman emperors, carrying an air of gravity and authority. In Spanish and Italian contexts, it remains a rare but respected traditional choice.
Less common today
Severo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,676 in 1993.
Nobel Prize-winning physician and biochemist
Mexican professional footballer
Cuban poet and novelist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
