Elio

At a Glance: Name: Elio – Meaning: the sun (from Helios) – Origin: Italian (from Greek) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: EL-ee-oh

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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

Phonetic: EL-ee-oh   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Elio mean?

The sun (from helios). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Elio)

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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