Rising since 2017, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Eliceo since 1927
Babies named Eliceo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 84 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Eliceo is a Spanish variant of the biblical name Elisha, meaning 'God is salvation.' First recorded in the United States in 1927, Eliceo has seen sporadic use, peaking in popularity in 2004. Since 2017, its usage has been rising gradually, though it remains uncommon: in 2025, approximately 1 in 284,679 male newborns received the name. The name has not concentrated in any specific state, maintaining a broad but very low distribution across the country. Eliceo offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Eliseo, with a sound that feels both familiar and unique within Spanish naming traditions.
Eliceo is a Spanish variant of Elisha, which originates from the Hebrew name Elisha (אֱלִישָׁע), meaning 'God is salvation.' The name Elisha appears in the Old Testament as a prophet and successor of Elijah. The Spanish form Eliceo emerged through transliteration and adaptation, maintaining the original meaning while fitting Spanish phonetic patterns. It has been used sparingly in Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Leo, Lice
Sibling names for Eliceo
Names that share Eliceo's style, for a brother or sister.
