Elmo

Elmo has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Elmo isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Elmo is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Elmo was, in the past month, the 620th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Elmo is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Elmo was viewed 84 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Elmo's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Elmo is most adored in Mississippi, Utah and Alabama.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Nevada.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Elmo.

Most popular breeds named Elmo:

1. Chihuahua
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Shih Tzu
4. German Shepherd
5. Chow Chow

Elmo is found in these categories:

cute

Sesame Street's lovable, red puppet inspires this endearing canine moniker.

italian

Derived from Italian word "Elmo" meaning helmet, often used in names.