What origin is the name Elwood?

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

Is Elwood a popular name?

Elwood 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 Elwood?

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

Elwood

Q: Is Elwood a rare name?

Yes. Elwood 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 Elwood

Elwood

Boy

english

2 syllables

Elwood is an english boy's name meaning "A male English name that describes someone hailing from the old forest, reflecting deep ancestral roots.".

Elwood is a boy name of english origin meaning "A male English name that describes someone hailing from the old forest, reflecting deep ancestral roots.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A male English name that describes someone hailing from the old forest, reflecting deep ancestral roots.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Elwood

Very rare in US records

What does Elwood mean?

Elwood is a boy name of english origin meaning "A male English name that describes someone hailing from the old forest, reflecting deep ancestral roots.".