Hope
Derived from the Greek word 'elpis', meaning hope. It was the name of several early Christian saints and has historically been used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures.
Less common today
Elpidio isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,362 in 1994.
Sixth President of the Philippines
Brazilian professional footballer
Filipino professional basketball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
