Celso
high, lofty, elevated (Latin)
Celso is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 245, with 30,374 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
high, lofty, elevated (Latin)
Derived from the Roman cognomen Celsus, meaning 'lofty' or 'tall' in Latin. In the Philippines, Celso is a classic Hispanic name widely adopted due to Catholic saint veneration and the Catálogo Alfabético de Apellidos / Christian naming conventions during the Spanish colonial period.
Celso is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Latin name Celsus, meaning 'high' or 'lofty'. It entered Philippine naming traditions during the Spanish colonial era via Catholic calendars and saints.
Name character
In the Philippines
Viewed in the Philippines as a classic, traditional masculine name typical of mid-20th-century and older generations. Common informal nicknames include Celsing, Cel, or Boy.
Related forms
- Celsus Latin
- Celso Italian
- Celso Portuguese
Would your family give Celso?
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Celso with common surname pairs
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How do I use Celso with two Filipino surnames?
Celso is the given name. The full name is Celso + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Celso a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Celso is number 245, with 30,374 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.