Elco, of Germanic origin, is an uncommon yet distinctive given name. It's derived from the short form 'Eldeco,' which is composed of the Old German elements 'ald' meaning old and 'deor' signifying people or folk. This unique name carries a historical resonance and suggests a connection to ancient Germanic culture.
The name Elco experienced fluctuations in popularity during the early 20th century, with five babies named Elco born each year from 1920 to 1921, followed by a slight increase to seven births in 1924. Over this four-year period, there were a total of seventeen babies named Elco.