Ellio

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-ee-oh /ˈɛl.i.oʊ/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously a spelling of Elio (from Greek Helios, 'the sun') and a short form of Elliot ('the Lord is my God'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Elio ('sun')/Elliot echo: Ellio. Lyrical, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowItalian, Greek

MeaningA modern name, variously a spelling of Elio (from Greek Helios, 'the sun') and a short form of Elliot ('the Lord is my God'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7829 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ellio is a modern name, variously a spelling of Elio (from Greek Helios, 'the sun') and a short form of Elliot ('the Lord is my God'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'EL-ee-oh'; nickname Eli).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern name. Rare, the-sun at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Elio comes from Greek Helios, 'the sun' — and Ellio is also a short form of Elliot — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EL-ee-oh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Elio — routes layered

Variations

ElioElliotEliot

Nicknames

Eli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ellio mean?

Ellio is a modern name, variously a spelling of Elio ('the sun') and a short form of Elliot; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ellio?

It's said EL-ee-oh /ˈɛl.i.oʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ellio a boy or girl name?

Ellio is a boy's name.

How popular is Ellio?

Ellio is a very rare name in the U.S.