Name meaning
Elwood
means “elder-tree wood”
- Origin
- Old English
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, American
- Spellings
- Elwood · Ellwood
- Say it
- EL-wood
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Elwood comes from an English place name, from the Old English ellern, elder tree, and wudu, wood.
Roots
From Old English ellern (elder tree) + wudu (wood).
Where it is used
A surname turned first name.
Elwood name FAQ
What does the name Elwood mean?
Elwood means “elder-tree wood”. From Old English ellern (elder tree) + wudu (wood).
Where does the name Elwood come from?
Elwood is of Old English origin. Today it is used in English, American families.
How do you pronounce Elwood?
Elwood is usually pronounced EL-wood.
Is Elwood a boy's or a girl's name?
Elwood is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Elwood?
Related spellings and forms include Ellwood.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.