Elmo vs Alma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmo

Girl #70,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"helmet, protection"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

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Elmo Rank #70,510

Alma Rank #472

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #70510 for Elmo.

Is Elmo or Alma more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Elmo at #70510 in the United States.

What do Elmo and Alma mean?

Elmo means "helmet, protection" (Germanic origin). Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin).

Are Elmo and Alma boy or girl names?

Elmo is primarily a girl name. Alma is primarily a girl name.