Gelacio is an uncommon, yet distinctive male given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Gelacius or its variant Gellacius. It is thought to be a derivative of the Latin word 'gelare,' meaning 'to freeze' or 'to congeal.' The name may also have been associated with the gelation process in metallurgy during ancient times. Historically, this name has been more prevalent in Italy and Spain but can be found in other countries as well. It adds a unique touch to the list of names derived from Latin roots.
The name Gelacio experienced periods of popularity with a total of 27 births recorded between 1992 and 2008. The years 1992 and 1995 saw an equal number of babies named Gelacio, each with 5 births. This was followed by two peaks in popularity, firstly in 1998 and again in 2005, both seeing 6 births each. However, by 2008 the name's popularity had dipped slightly to 5 births.