Elio
Elio is a boys' name of Italian origin meaning “sun.” It ranked #388 in the United States in 2025. Elio derives from the Greek Helios (sun god) via Italian.
how do you pronounce Elio?
EL-ee-oh
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what does Elio mean?
The name Elio means “sun.” It comes from the Italian language tradition.
Elio derives from the Greek Helios (sun god) via Italian. It gained cultural currency through 'Call Me By Your Name' and Pixar's upcoming film 'Elio.' Its luminous, vowel-rich sound fits the modern taste for romantic names.
where does the name Elio come from?
No reference material was retrieved for Elio as a given name, so the commonly repeated route from the Greek Helios, god of the sun, by way of Italian cannot be confirmed from anything found here.
the history of Elio
Its recent rise in use, including any pop-culture ties, is not addressed by any source retrieved here, so nothing further is recorded in the absence of a dedicated source.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #388 |
| 2024 | #507 |
| 2023 | #645 |
| 2022 | #876 |
| 2021 | #832 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Elio?
- Elio Perlman (Call Me By Your Name character)
- Elio (upcoming Pixar film character)
- Elio de Angelis (Italian Formula 1 driver)
what names are similar to Elio?
what names go well with Elio?
Sibling names that share Elio's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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