Placido - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Placido \p-laci-do, pl(a)-cido\ is of Spanish origin, and its meaning is "clam, serene". Made famous by opera star Placido Domingo.

Placido has 6 variant forms: Placedo, Placidus, Placijo, Placyd, Placydo and Plasedo.

Placido is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Placido. Compare Placido with related baby names.