Elpidio
Meaninghope · Greek
Elpidio is a Mexican boy name meaning “hope”, 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.
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- GenerationElpidio peaked in 1935, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Elpidio would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryElpidio first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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About the name Elpidio
Elpidio is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “hope”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1930s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. 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 Elpidio
What does the name Elpidio mean?
Elpidio means “hope” and comes from Greek. Names built around “hope” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Koki (“often radiant hope”), Natsuki (“often summer hope”), Nozomu (“to hope”) and Sinethemba (“we have hope”).
What is the origin of the name Elpidio?
Elpidio 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 Elpidio a boy or girl name?
Elpidio is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Elpidio.
How popular is the name Elpidio?
Elpidio ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1935, when it reached #1,837.
What names are similar to Elpidio?
If you like Elpidio, you might also like Koki, Natsuki, Nozomu and Sinethemba.
What should I know before naming my baby Elpidio?
Elpidio is a Mexican boy name meaning “hope”, 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.