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Elpidio

♂ Boy

Pronounced el-PEE-dee-oh /ɛlˈpiː.di.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish and Italian name from the Late Latin/Greek Elpidius, from elpis ('hope'). Borne by early saints; a warm, faith-rooted classic in Hispanic and Italian tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: Elpidio is a Spanish/Italian name from the Greek for 'hope' (said 'el-PEE-dee-oh'). Rare, warm, and classic.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Italian
MeaningA Spanish and Italian name from the Late Latin/Greek Elpidius, from elpis ('hope'). Borne by early saints; a warm, faith-rooted classic in Hispanic and Italian tradition.
U.S. rank (2019)#12706 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 778

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419142019

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

Elpidio is a Spanish and Italian name from the Greek Elpidius, 'hope' (elpis). Carried by early saints, it reads warm and classic — extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'el-PEE-dee-oh').

In the U.S. it appears only extremely rarely, mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, warm, and classic.

Did you know? Elpidio comes from the Greek Elpidius, from elpis ('hope'), and was borne by early saints — a warm, faith-rooted classic in Spanish and Italian tradition (said 'el-PEE-dee-oh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Elpidio — Spanish/Italian from Greek Elpidius; 'hope'

Variations

ElpidiusElpidoElpidia

Nicknames

ElpiPio

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If you like Elpidio…

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Aurelio— a like warm -io ending name
Octavio— echoes that soft -io sound
Valerio— shares the -io ending
Eladio— another Spanish name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elpidio mean?

Elpidio is a Spanish and Italian name from the Greek Elpidius, from elpis, meaning 'hope.'

How do you pronounce Elpidio?

It's said el-PEE-dee-oh /ɛlˈpiː.di.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elpidio a boy or girl name?

Elpidio is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Elpidio?

Elpidio is extremely rare in the U.S.

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