Gender Masculine
Usage Spanish
Pronounced Pron. peh-LA-yo  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Spanish form of Pelagius. This was the name of the founder of the kingdom of Asturias in the 8th century.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesPelagios, Pelagius(Ancient Greek)
Surname DescendantPeláez(Spanish)

Popularity

Name Days

Spain: June 26

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Entry updated April 5, 2022