Eliel

Eliel: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameHebrew origin#586 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Eliel

  • A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.

Etymology

From Hebrew אֱלִיאֵל ('ĕlī'ēl, “El is my lord”).

How popular is Eliel?

#586boys, 2025
503U.S. babies in 2025
#584peak rank (2024)
4,931babies since 1880

Since 1880, 9 girls and 4,922 boys in the U.S. have been named Eliel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10514 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #584 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #586 for boys, with 503 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Eliel FAQ

What does the name Eliel mean?

A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. From Hebrew אֱלִיאֵל ('ĕlī'ēl, “El is my lord”).

What is the origin of the name Eliel?

Eliel is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Eliel?

Since 1880, 9 girls and 4,922 boys in the U.S. have been named Eliel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10514 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #584 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #586 for boys, with 503 babies given the name.

Is Eliel a boy or girl name?

Eliel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 9 girls and 4,922 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.