Elmo
Meaning of Elmo
Elmo is a male name with origins in both English and German. It is pronounced as EL-mo in both British and American English. The name Elmo has variations, with Elmer being one of them. In terms of popularity, data for newborns in Oklahoma shows that the name Elmo had a fluctuating trend throughout the early 20th century. It reached its peak in 1928, where it ranked at 174th place with 21 occurrences. From then on, the popularity gradually declined, but it remained within the top 350 names until the mid-1930s. The name Elmo carries a sense of tradition and history and can be a unique choice for parents looking for a classic yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as EL-mo (/ˈɛl.məʊ/)
American English
- Pronunced as EL-mo (/ˈɛl.moʊ/)
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Notable People Named Elmo
| Elmo Zumwalt - Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt Jr. was a prominent United States Navy officer and the youngest person to serve as Chief of Naval Operations, known for his significant impact on military history and his efforts to reform Navy personnel policies. |
| Elmo Earl Shropshire, also known as "Dr. Elmo," is an American veterinarian, competitive runner, and country music singer famous for his Christmas novelty song "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer." |
| Elmo Everett Smith was the 27th Governor of Oregon and a prominent American Republican politician. |
