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Celso

♂ Boy

Pronounced SEL-soh /ˈsɛl.soʊ/High

Meaning: Italian/Spanish form of Celsus — from Latin celsus, 'high, lofty, elevated; tall'Medium

In 30 seconds: High and lofty: Celso is the Italian/Spanish Celsus — 'high, lofty'. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningItalian/Spanish form of Celsus — from Latin celsus, 'high, lofty, elevated; tall'

U.S. rank (2024)#5261 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,327

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Celso is the Italian and Spanish form of Celsus — from Latin celsus, 'high, lofty, elevated; tall, towering' (St Celsus, an early martyr; the Roman encyclopedist Celsus; the Celsius scale honors a related name). A crisp, classic name across Italy, Spain, and Latin America (said 'SEL-soh').

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Italian families. Rare, high-and-lofty at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Celsus means 'high, lofty, elevated; tall' in Latin (an early saint; the physician Celsus, and the temperature scale's namesake Celsius) — Celso is the crisp Italian and Spanish form.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Celso — etymology

Variations

CelsusCelsinoCelse

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Celso mean?

Celso is the Italian/Spanish Celsus — Latin 'high, lofty, elevated; tall'.

How do you pronounce Celso?

It's said SEL-soh /ˈsɛl.soʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Celso a boy or girl name?

Celso is a boy's name.

How popular is Celso?

Celso is a rare name in the U.S.