Elwood
EL-wood
Popularity
#2134
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
20,755
Peak Year
#625 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Elwood is an English name meaning 'elder tree forest.' It's derived from Old English elements 'ellern' (elder tree) and 'wudu' (wood).
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Elwood Haynes
American inventor, metallurgist, and automotive pioneer
Elwood Hillis
Former U.S. Representative from Indiana
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