Coretta vs Elmo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmo

Boy #29,134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Gods helmet, divine protection"

Origin: Germanic helm/Anselmo

Cultural Roots

Italian English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,134
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Coretta Rank #70,372
Elmo Rank #29,134

Elmo is more popular, ranked #29134 vs #70372 for Coretta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Coretta ___

No pairings available yet.

Elmo ___

  • Elmo James
  • Elmo Ray
  • Elmo Lee
  • Elmo Dean
  • Elmo Fox
  • Elmo Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coretta or Elmo more popular?

Elmo is more popular, ranked #29134 compared to Coretta at #70372 in the United States.

What do Coretta and Elmo mean?

Elmo means "Gods helmet, divine protection" (Germanic helm/Anselmo origin).

Are Coretta and Elmo boy or girl names?

Coretta is primarily a girl name. Elmo is primarily a boy name.

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