Elmo vs Maurice

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

Elmo Rank #29,134
Maurice Rank #932

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 vs #29134 for Elmo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elmo ___

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

Maurice ___

  • Maurice James
  • Maurice Charles
  • Maurice William
  • Maurice Lee
  • Maurice Eugene
  • Maurice Raymond

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elmo

Aldo Bruno Rocco Dante Giulia

If you choose Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmo or Maurice more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Elmo at #29134 in the United States.

What do Elmo and Maurice mean?

Elmo means "Gods helmet, divine protection" (Germanic helm/Anselmo origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Elmo and Maurice boy or girl names?

Elmo is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.

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