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Eliseo

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-lee-SAY-oh /ˌɛ.liˈseɪ.oʊ/High

Meaning: Spanish and Italian form of Elisha, from Hebrew Elisha meaning 'God is my salvation,' a compound of El ('God') and yasha ('to save'); the name of the Old Testament prophet and successor to ElijahHigh

In 30 seconds: Eliseo is the melodious Spanish and Italian form of the Old Testament prophet Elisha, meaning 'God is my salvation.' Four flowing syllables with strong biblical heritage and Latin elegance.
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Origin HighSpanish, Hebrew, Italian
MeaningSpanish and Italian form of Elisha, from Hebrew Elisha meaning 'God is my salvation,' a compound of El ('God') and yasha ('to save'); the name of the Old Testament prophet and successor to Elijah
U.S. rank (2025)#550 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births547 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,993

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Eliseo is the Spanish and Italian rendering of Hebrew Elisha (El-yasha, 'God is my salvation'). Elisha was the prophetic successor to Elijah, receiving a 'double portion' of his spirit. The name was carried through Latin Christendom as Elisaeus, eventually producing Eliseo in the Iberian peninsula and Italian peninsula. It has been in continuous use in Catholic Spanish-speaking communities for centuries.

Eliseo ranks in the top 500 in the United States, concentrated in Latino communities of Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Central American heritage. It is a name with strong continuity across generations in Hispanic families, appreciated for its full, formal sound and its biblical gravitas. The nickname Leo or Eli offers informal options.

Did you know? The prophet Elisha (Hebrew Elisha, Spanish Eliseo) performed more miracles in the Bible than any other prophet — including bringing a child back from the dead — giving his name a powerful association with divine healing and wonder.
Overall data confidence 94%
Behind the Name — Eliseo — etymology and biblical contextU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ElishaEliseuElisei

Nicknames

EliLeoElio

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If you like Eliseo…

Elias— shares the Hebrew El- root, the biblical heritage, and the Spanish-Italian usage
Emilio— four-syllable Spanish classic with the same flowing melodic Latin sound and cultural roots
Ezekiel— Old Testament prophet name with the same El-root structure and biblical gravitas
Aurelio— four-syllable Spanish Latin name with the same warm, flowing Mediterranean character

Frequently Asked

What does the name Eliseo mean?

Eliseo is the Spanish and Italian form of Hebrew Elisha meaning 'God is my salvation' (El = God, yasha = to save). It is the name of the Old Testament miracle-working prophet.

How do you pronounce Eliseo?

It is said eh-lee-SAY-oh — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Eliseo a boy or girl name?

Eliseo is used exclusively as a boys' name.

How popular is Eliseo?

Eliseo ranks in the U.S. top 500, predominantly used in Latino communities of Mexican and Central American heritage.