What origin is the name Elbow?

Elbow comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Elbow a popular name?

Elbow is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Elbow?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Elbow — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Elbow

Q: Is Elbow a rare name?

Yes. Elbow does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Elbow

Elbow

Boy

english

2 syllables

Elbow is an english boy's name meaning "This distinctive name is associated with a simple constable in 'Measure for Measure', suggesting honesty and a steadfast nature.".

The meaning of Elbow is "This distinctive name is associated with a simple constable in 'Measure for Measure', suggesting honesty and a steadfast nature." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This distinctive name is associated with a simple constable in 'Measure for Measure', suggesting honesty and a steadfast nature.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Elbow

Very rare in US records

What does Elbow mean?

Elbow is a boy name of english origin meaning "This distinctive name is associated with a simple constable in 'Measure for Measure', suggesting honesty and a steadfast nature.".