Prisciliano
Meaningancient, venerable · Latin
Prisciliano is a Mexican boy name meaning “ancient, venerable”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Prisciliano has the name Lian hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Prisciliano would score 15 points.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Prisciliano
Prisciliano is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “ancient, venerable”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Prisciliano at school.
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 Prisciliano
What does the name Prisciliano mean?
Prisciliano means “ancient, venerable” and comes from Latin. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Sebastian (“venerable”), August (“venerable”), Austin (“venerable”) and Augustus (“venerable”).
What is the origin of the name Prisciliano?
Prisciliano 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 Prisciliano a boy or girl name?
Prisciliano is a boy name.
What names are similar to Prisciliano?
If you like Prisciliano, you might also like Sebastian, August, Austin and Augustus.
What should I know before naming my baby Prisciliano?
Prisciliano is a Mexican boy name meaning “ancient, venerable”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.