Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: God-helmet, Protector, Descendant, Amiable, Protection
Pronunciation: EH L M OW
Popularity Rank: #15,950
The name Elmo is of Greek origin and means God-helmet, Protector, Descendant, Amiable, Protection. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Elmo is commonly found in United States of America, Peru, Finland, and 70 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH L M OW
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Elmo is recorded 2,773 times globally, ranking it as the 15,950th most common name worldwide.
Elmo is most prevalent in United States of America, with 371 occurrences, making it the 6,318th most popular name in the country.
In Finland, the name Elmo is found among 1 in every 650 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #6,318 | 1 : 4,876 |
| Peru | #2,277 | 1 : 3,214 |
| Finland | #755 | 1 : 650 |
| Mexico | #4,526 | 1 : 5,032 |
| Italy | #6,998 | 1 : 6,757 |
| Colombia | #6,684 | 1 : 8,162 |
| Brazil | #4,567 | 1 : 6,103 |
| Saudi Arabia | #16,414 | 1 : 22,078 |
| South Africa | #9,238 | 1 : 18,759 |
| Chile | #3,758 | 1 : 5,882 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Elmo from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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