Eliseo
Eliseo is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “God is salvation”, pronounced eh-lee-SEH-oh. It ranked #550 in the United States in 2025, given to 547 babies, and peaked at #550 in 2025. Common nicknames: Eli, Cheo, Seo.
How popular is Eliseo in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Eliseo mean, and where does it come from?
Eliseo is the Spanish and Italian form of Elisha — Hebrew Elishua, "God is salvation" — the prophet who inherited Elijah's mantle and twice the portion of his spirit. It has been in American birth records continuously since 1880, carried by Spanish-speaking families, and it is climbing now, reaching its highest position yet in 2025. The Élysée of the French presidency is a relative by way of the Elysian Fields rather than the prophet, but the resemblance has done the name no harm. Eli and Cheo are the usual short forms.
How is Eliseo used around the world?
Eliseo is used in 2 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Eliseo?
Famous People Named Eliseo
- Eliseo Salazar — Chilean Formula One and endurance racing driver
- Eliseo Subiela — Argentine film director
- Eliseo Mouriño — Argentine international footballer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Eliseo mean?
Eliseo is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "God is salvation." Eliseo is the Spanish and Italian form of Elisha — Hebrew Elishua, "God is salvation" — the prophet who inherited Elijah's mantle and twice the portion of his spirit. It has been in American birth records continuously since 1880, carried by Spanish-speaking families, and it is climbing now, reaching its highest position yet in 2025.
How do you pronounce Eliseo?
Eliseo is pronounced eh-lee-SEH-oh. Common variations include Elisha, Eliseu, Yelisey.
Is Eliseo a boy name?
Yes, Eliseo is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Eli, Cheo, Seo.