Celso
Meaninglofty, high · Latin
Celso is a Mexican boy name meaning “lofty, high”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationCelso peaked in 1910, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Celso would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 100,000 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryCelso first shows up in US birth records in 1910, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 115 years since.
US births per million boys, 1910–2025
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About the name Celso
Celso is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “lofty, high”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Celso
What does the name Celso mean?
Celso means “lofty, high” and comes from Latin. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Ali (“exalted, lofty”) and Nawaf (“lofty, high”).
What is the origin of the name Celso?
Celso is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Latin. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Celso a boy or girl name?
Celso is a boy name. In 2025, 17 US boys were named Celso.
How popular is the name Celso?
Celso ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1910, when it reached #1,421. Over the last five years it has slipped 2,055 places.
What names are similar to Celso?
If you like Celso, you might also like Ali and Nawaf.
What should I know before naming my baby Celso?
Celso is a Mexican boy name meaning “lofty, high”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.