Gender: Masculine
Origin: Latin
Meaning: “pious; dutiful.”
Germ (PEE-oos)

The name is derived from the Late Latin, meaning “pious; dutiful.” It was borne by twelve popes, and the name has been especially common in German-speaking countries, particularly among Catholic families.

Currently, it the 386th most popular male name in Germany, (2011).

Other forms of the name include:

• Pius (German/Latin/Polish/Romansch)
• Pio (Italian/Portuguese)
• Pijus (Lithuanian)
• Pío (Spanish)