Elmo
EL-moh
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
10,338
Peak Year
#409 in 1920
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Germanic names beginning with the element 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Elmo Lincoln
American actor (first Tarzan)
Elmo Shropshire
American veterinarian and singer
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