Noble, protector, or helmet
Elmo is a name with complex roots, often considered a derivative of Erasmus or Guglielmo. It is frequently linked to the Germanic element 'helm', meaning protection or helmet, and 'adel', meaning noble. In Italy, it is associated with Saint Elmo, the patron saint of sailors.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Elmo in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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