Elmo

Elmo is a boy's name of Italian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Elmo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlmoʊ/
Also spelled
Guglielmo

About the name Elmo

Elmo belongs to the Italian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Guglielmo.

In the United States, Elmo first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #247 in 1909, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 10,091 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elmo in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#247 in 1909
Peak year
1920
Total since 1880
10,091

Spellings & short forms

Guglielmo

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elmo mean?

The meaning of Elmo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Italian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elmo a boy or girl name?

Elmo is a boy name.

What origin is the name Elmo?

Elmo comes from the Italian tradition. It is also spelled Guglielmo.

How popular is the name Elmo?

Elmo first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #247 in 1909, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Elmo?

Elmo is pronounced /ˈɛlmoʊ/ (IPA).

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