Eliseo
How to say it: el-ih-SAY-oh · /ˌɛlɪˈseɪoʊ/
Spanish/Italian form of Elisha; from Hebrew meaning 'my God is salvation'. A prophet in the Hebrew Bible.
Eliseo was the 531st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 547 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #369 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #531 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 547 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,060 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #369 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade marks the strongest showing yet for Eliseo, making the 2020s its peak. With use still at its high, further gains look likely.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy with a biblical background, Eliseo sounds mellow and lilting. Ezequiel makes a natural companion.
Parents who love Eliseo also love
Nicknames
- Eli
- Elio
- Seo
Honouring a Eliseo in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Eliseo is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Eliseo
- Eliseo Salazar (born 1954)Chilean racing driver
- Eliseo Rivero (born 1957)Uruguayan footballer
- Eliseo Mouriño (1927–1961)Argentine association football player
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