Eladio
Meaningman of Greece · Greek
Eladio is a Mexican boy name meaning “man of Greece”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funEladio doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationEladio peaked in 1981, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Eladio you'd meet today is about 44 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Eladios too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Eladio would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 85,470 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryEladio first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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About the name Eladio
Eladio is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “man of Greece”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Eladio
What does the name Eladio mean?
Eladio means “man of Greece” and comes from Greek. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Javan (“Greece, Ionia”) and Arcadia (“from Arcadia, Greece”).
What is the origin of the name Eladio?
Eladio is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Eladio a boy or girl name?
Eladio is a boy name. In 2025, 20 US boys were named Eladio.
How popular is the name Eladio?
Eladio ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1981, when it reached #1,479. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,177 places.
What names are similar to Eladio?
If you like Eladio, you might also like Javan and Arcadia.
What should I know before naming my baby Eladio?
Eladio is a Mexican boy name meaning “man of Greece”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.