How popular is Vito? Vito is a somewhat prominent first name for men (#738 out of 1220, Top 60%) and an even more prominent last name for all people (#15590 out of 150436, Top 10%).(2000 U.S. Census). Shown below is the baby name popularity of Vito for boys.ito /vi-to/ [2 sylls.] as a boys' name is pronounced VEE-toh. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Vito is life-giving. Mostly Italian use. Saint Vitus was an early martyr who supposedly could cure epilepsy and a disorder known as Saint Vitus' dance. See also Vidal.