The nameElio
Elio is an Italian name linked to the sun. It is at its highest level in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- Latin and Greek
Meaning
Elio comes from the Roman family name Aelius, often linked to the Greek helios, "sun".
Origin
Latin and Greek, through Italian.
History
The film Call Me by Your Name, with its hero Elio, raised the name's profile. In England and Wales Elio reached 308th place in 2025, its best since 1996. In the United States it reached 507th in 2024, also its best.
Elio in other languages
Elio is Italian, Helio in Spanish and Portuguese. It is linked to the Greek helios, "sun", and to the Latin Aelius, the name of a Roman family.
Famous people named Elio
- Elio Petri, film director
- Elio Di Rupo, Belgian prime minister
- Elio Germano, actor
Popularity of the name Elio
Elio in the United States
Elio was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 1,767 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Elio. Its rise began around 2015, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Elio in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 353 births a year on average, against 92 in the five years before.
Elio in the United Kingdom
Elio was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 603 births over the decade, 74% of all recorded babies named Elio. Its rise began around 2015, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Elio in the United Kingdom were born before 2022, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 110 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
Elio in France
Elio in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Elio
Names from the same generation as Elio, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elio mean?
Elio comes from the Roman family name Aelius, often linked to the Greek helios, "sun".
What is the origin of the name Elio?
Latin and Greek, through Italian.
Is Elio a girl's or a boy's name?
Elio is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Elio?
In 2024, Elio was the 507th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 599 births.
What are the variants of the name Elio?
Variants and related names of Elio include Élie.
What are good sibling names for Elio?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Marceline, Lottie, Winona and Florence for a sister, Naël, Archie, Lowen and Maël for a brother.
Who are famous people named Elio?
Elio Petri, film director; Elio Di Rupo, Belgian prime minister; Elio Germano, actor.