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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The sun (from Helios)
- Origin
- Italian (from Greek)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EL-ee-oh
Elio comes from Italian, tracing back to the Greek word for the sun, Helios. It's pronounced EL-ee-oh, and it carries an outdoorsy, well-traveled feel — the kind of name that suits a family drawn to nature and far-off places. It also has an old-fashioned, steady quality rather than a trendy one.
Meaning & Origin of Elio
Meaning: The sun (from Helios).
Origin: Italian (from Greek).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Elio
EL-ee-ohIPA /ˈɛlioʊ/
Popularity of Elio
In 2024, 599 baby boys were named Elio, putting it at #507 nationally — the highest it has ranked at any point in the SSA's records going back to 1912.
Names Like Elio
These names share Elio’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Elio mean?
The sun (from Helios). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Elio?
Elio is pronounced EL-ee-oh (IPA: /ˈɛlioʊ/).
Is Elio a popular name right now?
Elio is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #507 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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