Jelco
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jelco
Jelco is a diminutive or informal form of the name Jelena (or similar Slavic names), derived from the Greek name Helen, meaning "bright" or "shining one" through its root in the Greek word "helios" (sun).
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Etymology
Jelco is a diminutive or informal form of the name Jelena (or similar Slavic names), derived from the Greek name Helen, meaning "bright" or "shining one" through its root in the Greek word "helios" (sun). The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe, with no strong connection to any specific religion beyond the general populations where it occurs.
Jelco currently ranks #1,139 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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