Eladio

Eladio - A very unique male name

Eladio appeared on the charts for the first time in 1926 on position #1562. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Eladio and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Eladio? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Eladio. The baby boy name Eladio was given to 8 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3298 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 183,286 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eladio peaked in popularity 56 years ago in 1970 on position 1097.

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Eladio is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eladio is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,873 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,873.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Eladio is where you live.

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Eladio origin and meaning

Greek, via Spanish

From Greek Helladios, 'a Greek, a man from Hellas (Greece)' — the name of Saint Eladio of Toledo

Eladio is the Spanish form of a Greek name that simply means 'the Greek'. It was borne by a 7th-century archbishop of Toledo who became a saint, and it has persisted quietly in Spanish-speaking families, in US data since 1926, without a fashion moment.

Attested etymology

Eladio is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Eladio, pop culture references for the name Eladio and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Eladio

We've found the following names that sound similar to Eladio, sorted by popularity.

Elliott / Elliot / Elwood / Eliot / Eliud / Ellwood / Eliott / Ewald / Eldo / Elad /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Eladio

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Eladio a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Eladio?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

eh-LAH-dyo · /eˈlaðjo/

Around the world

• Eladio (Spanish) — The standard Spanish form of the name
• Helladios (Greek) — The original Greek form

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Eladio is dignified and old-Spanish, with a saint's pedigree and a meaning — 'the Greek' — that surprises everyone. It is a heritage name for families who value depth over fashion.

Worth knowing

• The meaning is ethnic, not lyrical — some are startled to learn their name just means 'Greek'.
• English speakers will need the three-syllable Spanish pronunciation demonstrated.