Elmo vs Ofelia

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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Ofelia

Girl #1,900 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"help, aid"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scandinavian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,900
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ofe, Lia, Feli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elmo Rank #29,134
Ofelia Rank #1,900

Ofelia is more popular, ranked #1900 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

Ofelia ___

  • Ofelia Rosa
  • Ofelia Luna
  • Ofelia Elena
  • Ofelia Isabel
  • Ofelia Gracia
  • Ofelia Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elmo

Aldo Bruno Rocco Dante Giulia

If you choose Ofelia

Hamlet Laertes Cordelia Viola Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmo or Ofelia more popular?

Ofelia is more popular, ranked #1900 compared to Elmo at #29134 in the United States.

What do Elmo and Ofelia mean?

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

Are Elmo and Ofelia boy or girl names?

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

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