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Elso

EL-soh /ˈɛl.soʊ/

At a glance

In short
Elso is a male name with origins in various cultures, associated with strength and resilience. Pronounced as EL-soh (/ˈɛl.soʊ/).
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1920 (#3,815)
Babies in 1920
6 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
1920 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Elso

Elso is a male name with an origin rooted in various cultures. The name Elso has associations with strength and resilience, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a unique yet meaningful name for their baby boy. While the name Elso may not be very common, it has been used in the United States since at least 1920, with six occurrences recorded that year. Although not among the most popular names, Elso offers a distinctive option for parents who want to bestow their son with a name that reflects individuality and character.

How to pronounce Elso

Popularity of Elso in the U.S.

Elso appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1920, ranked #3,815 with 6 babies.

Bar chart: 6 boys named Elso in the U.S. in 1920, ranked #3,815 among boy names.
  • Boys named Elso (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 1920. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1920 1 row
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
192063,815new

Notable people named Elso

  • Elso Barghoorn was an American paleobotanist known as the father of Precambrian paleontology.