Elmo
Elmo: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛlmoʊ/
Meaning and origin of Elmo
- A male given name from Italian.
Etymology
From an Italian contraction of Erasmo, cognate with Erasmus. Also a German short form of Elmar. * By folk etymology seen as a short form of Elmer.
How popular is Elmo?
Since 1880, 247 girls and 10,091 boys in the U.S. have been named Elmo (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1483 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #247 in 1909. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Sibling name ideas for Elmo
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Elmo FAQ
What does the name Elmo mean?
A male given name from Italian. From an Italian contraction of Erasmo, cognate with Erasmus. Also a German short form of Elmar. * By folk etymology seen as a short form of Elmer.
What is the origin of the name Elmo?
Elmo is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Elmo?
Since 1880, 247 girls and 10,091 boys in the U.S. have been named Elmo (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1483 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #247 in 1909. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Elmo a boy or girl name?
Elmo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 247 girls and 10,091 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.