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Elmo name meaning
First Name
10k
in the U.S.
since 1880
10k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
334
in the U.S.
in 2010
334
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Elmo mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Elmo
User Submitted Origins
English
41%
Slavic
18%
German
18%
Filipino (Philippines)
12%
Greek
6%
Yoruba
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from New Jersey, U.S. says the name Elmo means "Protector/helmet".
- A user from Utah, U.S. says the name Elmo is of Yoruba origin and means "Gift of supreme".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From an Italian contraction of Erasmo, cognate with Erasmus. Also a German short form of Elmar.
- By folk etymology seen as a short form of Elmer.
- A male given name from Italian.
- A city in Missouri.
- An unincorporated community in Texas.
- A town in Utah.
- An unincorporated community in Wisconsin.
Elmo was also found in the following language(s): Estonian, Finnish, and German
Notable Persons Named Elmo
Notable Persons Named Elmo
Bones
Bones is a hip hop music musician. He plays Vocals. His ongoing career started in 2010. Bones was given the name Elmo Kennedy O'Connor . Bones is also known as Th@ Kid.
Elmo Monster
Elmo Monster is a fictional character.
Elmo Zumwalt
Elmo Zumwalt is a military person. His military service ended in 1974.
Elmo Magalona
Elmo Magalona is a rapping, singing, actor, model (people), brand ambassador, rapper, singer, model, and product endorser. He was most prominent from 2009 to present. Elmo was given the name Elmo Moses Arroyo Magalona on April 27th, 1994. Elmo is also known as Moe and SuperElmmo.
Elmo Patrick Sonnier
Elmo Patrick Sonnier is a criminal.
Elmo Lincoln
He was most prominent from 1913 to 1952. Elmo was given the name Otto Elmo Linkenhelt on February 6th, 1889 in Rochester, Indiana, U.S. He left this life on June 27th, 1952.
- Elmo ShropshireMusician
- Elmo WilliamsFilm Editing
- Elmo TannerSinger
Notable Persons With the Last Name Elmo
Notable Persons With the Last Name Elmo
Cloe Elmo
Cloe was born on April 9th, 1910. She breathed her last breath on May 24th, 1962.
Elmo
Elmo is an athlete for the Syracuse Silver Knights.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Elmo | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 77.25% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 12.57% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 4.19% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 4.79% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Elmo
People with the last name Elmo are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Elmo
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