Cognomen Xelo (Gelu 
, Xelo 
) , worldwide, is quite a common family name. The family name Xelo is characteristic of Romania, where it is quite a common surname, Papua New Guinea, where it is quite a rare surname, and Syria. In absolute terms, it most frequently occurs in Romania, Indonesia, and Ethiopia. Likewise, Xelo is the forename as well as the last name.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Gelu | Indonesia, Romania, Nepal, India, Ethiopia |
| Xelo | Syria, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, United States |