boy's name
Nelo
NEH-loh
- Origin Portuguese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 39
Nelo is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Nelo is a name of Portuguese origin.
- Peaked in 2023, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1935.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nelo Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 15 |
How Popular Is Nelo?
In 2023, Nelo was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Nelo Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Nelo Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Nélo | Nélo is a rare spelling of Nelo, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Nelo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nelo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nelo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nelo
- Pronunciation NEH-loh
Sibling Names for Nelo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nelo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nelo
How popular is the name Nelo?
In 2023, Nelo was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nelo a girl's or a boy's name?
Nelo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nelo?
Nelo has 2 syllables.
When was Nelo most popular?
Nelo peaked in 2023, when 8 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.