BoyOld English origin2 syllables
Elwood
Literal root meaning: “elf + rule”
About the name Elwood
Elwood is a boy name with Old English roots, literally “elf + rule”.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Elwood ranked #1921 for boys in the US, with 81 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1941. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Elwood were boys.
Etymology
From Old English, meaning “elf” + “rule”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Elwood”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1921
- In 2015
- #2440
- Babies in 2025
- 81
Popularity of Elwood, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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