Telmo

Telmo is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2018.

Telmo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Telmo

Telmo belongs to the Portuguese 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.

In the United States, Telmo first appears in Social Security records in 2021. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #13857 in 2021, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Telmo in US records

First recorded (US)
2021
Best US rank
#13857 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Total since 1880
5

Telmo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#4527 in 2009
Babies named Telmo in 2018
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Telmo mean?

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

Is Telmo a boy or girl name?

Telmo is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2018.

What origin is the name Telmo?

Telmo comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Telmo?

Telmo first appears in US records in 2021. Its best-ever ranking was #13857 in 2021, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.