High, lofty, or noble
Derived from the Latin name Celsus, it was used as a Roman cognomen. It historically denotes someone of high stature or elevated character and has been borne by several early Christian saints.
About 17 boys were named Celso in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil
Costa Rican professional soccer player
Mexican singer and accordionist
Spanish-Cuban chess master
