Elwood

Pronunciation: [ EHLW-ood ]

Girl Name #17,068 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elwood is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHLW-ood.

Parents who love the name Elwood often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #17,068
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Elw Ely Elwie Elwoie

Also a Boy Name

Elwood is also used as a boy name, ranked #2135.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elwood

Is Elwood a boy or girl name?

Elwood is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #17068. As a boy name, it is ranked #2135. Elwood is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Elwood?

Elwood is pronounced EHLW-ood.

How popular is the name Elwood?

Elwood is currently ranked #17068 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Elwood?

Common nicknames for Elwood include Elw, Ely, Elwie, and Elwoie.

Is Elwood a common or rare name?

Elwood is an uncommon name, ranked #17068 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Elwood

Elwood is a girl name .

Is Elwood a boy or girl name? Elwood is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,068 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,135. Elwood is more commonly used as a boy name.

Elwood is currently ranked #17,068 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Elwood include Elw, Ely, Elwie, and Elwoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.