Celso

Celso is a boy's name of Portuguese origin meaning “high; elevated; noble.” In 2024 it was given to 18 boys in the United States.

Celso at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“high; elevated; noble”

About the name Celso

Celso belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “high; elevated; noble” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Celso first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1449 in 1910, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 2,327 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Celso in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#1449 in 1910
Peak year
2006
Babies named Celso in 2024
18
Total since 1880
2,327

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Celso mean?

Celso means “high; elevated; noble” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Celso a boy or girl name?

Celso is a boy name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Celso?

Celso comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Celso?

Celso first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #1449 in 1910, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

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