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Placido

OriginItalian and Spanish
Meaning"serene"
US RankUnranked

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About Placido

Placido was commonly used by early Christians to convey their serenity in the faith, and it was borne by several minor saints.

Pronounced PLAH-chee-doh.

As of October 2026, Placido ranked #13587 in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #1431 in 1914.

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