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200 Modern Baby Names Starting with EL (Complete List)

Browse 1,462 baby names starting with EL — 941 girl names and 342 boy names, each with meaning, origin, and popularity ranking.

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The EL sound gives names a distinctive quality. Names starting with EL are popular across American, Modern coinage, English, Hebrew, Israel traditions. Browse all 1,462 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with EL

  • 1,462 names starting with EL are in our database
  • 941 girl names and 342 boy names begin with EL
  • 179 gender-neutral names also start with EL
  • Top origins for EL names: American, Modern coinage, English

Girl Names Starting With EL

941 girl names starting with EL — showing top 100

#10
Eliana
Hebrew↑ Rising
My God has answered
#12
Eleanor
England
light-hearted
#17
Elizabeth
Hebrew
God is my oath
#24
Ellie
English
light
#29
Ella
English
fairy maiden
#42
Elena
Italy
light or bright
#49
Eloise
France↑ Rising
healthy, wide
#115
Eliza
English
Consecrated to God
#123
Elsie
Scotland↑ Rising
God's promise
#139
Elliana
Hebrew
Hebrew
#218
Elianna
Hebrew↑ Rising
אֵלִיאֲנָה - which means 'God has answered'.
#223
Elise
French↑ Rising
God's promise
#267
Elaina
American
Variant of Elena, meaning 'bright, shining light'.
#299
Elowyn
American↑ Rising
elm tree
#310
Elodie
France↑ Rising
French
#354
Elora
American↑ Rising
God is my light
#458
Elisa
Hebrew
God is my oath
#461
Elle
France↑ Rising
she; her
#508
Elladean
American
God's gift of light to the world
#509
Elizabethe
England
God is my oath
#510
Ellawee
American
English
#521
Elanda
American
English
#529
Eldoris
English
English
#554
Elese
American
Variation of Elise or Alicia, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#556
Eliose
English
God is my salvation
#562
Elizamarie
American
Combination of 'Eliza' meaning 'God is my oath' and 'Marie' which implies 'bitter'.
#584
Elizaida
Spain
Spanish
#597
Elfie
Germanic
German
#603
Eltha
Hebrew
Hebrew
#606
Ellean
Scotland
Scottish
#612
Ellysen
American
Noble, Godlike
#633
Elizabeta
Slovenia
Hebrew
#643
Ellianna
English↑ Rising
Shining light; God is my light
#648
Elizabethanne
American
God is my oath
#649
Elinar
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#658
Elethia
English
Truth
#669
Ele
Greece
light, torch
#681
Elyshia
English
Hebrew
#684
Elneta
American
Hebrew
#684
Elizaeth
English
Hebrew
#684
Elaida
Spanish
A name often interpreted as ‘thick’ or ‘solid’.
#687
Ellamaria
Italy
Spanish
#690
Elenis
Greece
a variation of Helen, meaning 'light' or 'shining light'
#690
Elvine
French
a variant of 'Alvin', meaning noble friend
#693
Eleda
African
Possibly derived from names like Elea or Elida, with no specific definition.
#702
Ellese
English
God's promise
#712
Elfreida
Germanic
elf strength
#713
Elleora
American
God's light
#723
Elizebth
Hebrew
Hebrew
#732
Elitha
American
English
#735
Elecktra
Greek
Bright, shining light
#736
Elthea
Greece
Healer
#750
Elondra
American
A modern feminine variation of the name Elondra, derived from Eleonora, meaning 'light' or 'shining light'.
#752
Elenamarie
English
bright, shining light
#753
Eluteria
Greece
freedom or liberty
#760
Eldona
Hispanic countries
Spanish
#760
Elynore
English
light
#762
Ellease
American
God is my oath
#764
Elina
Greek↑ Rising
torch, light
#769
Ellawese
American
English
#772
Eltis
English
Derived from 'Altus', meaning high or elevated.
#774
Elesha
Israel
Hebrew
#776
Elpidia
Greece
Greek
#788
Elexes
English
Greek
#788
Elouise
American↑ Rising
Famous warrior
#789
Elissabeth
Hebrew
God is my oath
#789
Elizebath
American
Hebrew
#798
Elowen
Cornwall↑ Rising
Cornish
#806
Elienai
Israel
God has answered me
#810
Ellexa
American
Defender of mankind
#815
Elecia
English
A variant of Alicia, meaning 'noble'
#816
Elexi
American
defender of mankind
#819
Eloda
Hungary
Hungarian
#819
Elenita
Spanish
light; a variant of 'Elena'
#825
Elasha
Middle Eastern countries
Arabic
#833
Eldena
American
German
#841
Elishea
Hebrew
אֱלִישָׁע - God is salvation
#841
Elajah
American
God is my salvation
#841
Elvena
English
Fair, beautiful
#844
Elani
Israel↑ Rising
אֵלָנִי, means 'oak tree'
#845
Elsabeth
Hebrew
God is my oath.
#846
Elveda
Turkey
Meaning 'farewell' or 'goodbye'.
#851
Elderine
English
noble and brave
#851
Ellnora
American
Light; torch; shining light
#859
Elayiah
Hebrew
God has answered
#865
Eleanora
Italian↑ Rising
light
#866
Elneda
English
noble and full of light
#867
Elowise
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#873
Elbira
Spain
Joyful
#882
Elfriede
Germanic
elf strength
#883
Elizzie
American
English
#886
Elyzza
USA
English
#888
Elica
Italian
Bright, shining
#891
Elmarie
South Africa
German
#893
Eliesha
Hebrew
Hebrew
#893
Ellisha
American
God is my light.
#897
Ellalynn
American
light, bright
#897
Elessa
American
Derived from the Hebrew name 'Elisa', meaning 'God is salvation'
#904
Eleisha
Israel
Meaning 'God is salvation' (אלישבע) or 'My God is salvation'.
#907
Elvida
Spanish
The one who is life

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Boy Names Starting With EL

342 boy names starting with EL — showing top 100

#7
Elijah
American
Hebrew
#13
Elias
Greece↑ Rising
Ελίας - 'Yahweh is my God'
#104
Eli
Hebrew
God is my salvation
#147
Elian
Welsh↑ Rising
Heavenly or of the heavens.
#151
Elliot
American
Derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.
#160
Elliott
English
English
#243
Ellis
England↑ Rising
God is my Lord
#313
Eliam
Hebrew↑ Rising
Hebrew
#388
Elio
Italian↑ Rising
God is my light
#503
Elick
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#506
Elijaha
Hebrew
אֱלִיָּהוּ - My God is Yahweh
#509
Eldo
Italian
Derived from 'Eldoro', meaning 'golden'
#514
Elron
Hebrew
Hebrew
#517
Elijawon
American
A modern variation of Elijah, which means 'Yahweh is my God'.
#522
Elyja
American
Variation of Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'
#528
Elisjah
Hebrew
My God is Yahweh (אֱלִיָּהוּ)
#550
Eliseo
Spanish↑ Rising
God is my salvation
#571
Elof
Sweden
descendant of the ancestors
#586
Eliel
Hebrew
God is my God
#594
Eldrin
English
old, wise ruler
#594
Elmor
Germanic
means 'noble or famous'
#596
Eliverto
Italian
To free or liberate
#598
Elcid
Spanish
The lord.
#611
Elra
Hebrew
God is my light
#612
Elward
English
Noble guardian
#621
Elze
Germanic
A diminutive form of names beginning with 'Al' or 'Els,' often associated with noble characteristics.
#631
Elray
American
heir to the throne
#635
Elman
Turkey
Turkish
#651
Elvern
English
a variant of Alvern, possibly meaning 'Elf friend'
#662
Elwell
England
Ella's spring or well
#674
Elmont
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#693
Elmo
Italy
Italian
#696
Elijahh
Hebrew
Hebrew
#712
Elimelec
Israel
Hebrew
#742
Elster
Germanic
A name referring to a magpie.
#745
Eliosio
Italy
Sun
#752
Elgan
Wales
Bright
#758
Elijhah
Hebrew
Hebrew
#758
Elzia
English
God's promise; God's pledge
#768
Eleazer
Hebrew
Hebrew
#772
Eleck
English
defender of mankind
#773
Eljin
Kyrgyzstan
Turkish
#786
Elisaul
Spanish
God is my salvation
#786
Elno
USA
A modern variant, likely inspired by names such as Elmo or Elno.
#792
Eliziah
Hebrew
Hebrew
#799
Elidio
Spanish
Spanish
#804
Eliut
American
God will answer
#805
Elvedin
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Slavic
#826
Elijahjuan
American
Hebrew
#832
Elford
United Kingdom
Old English
#833
Elphege
France
Old English
#843
Elyh
American
God is my God
#891
Elizjah
American
Hebrew
#893
Eliezer
Hebrew↑ Rising
אֵלִיעֶזֶר
#901
Elvan
Turkey
Atom or particle.
#911
Elionaid
Hebrew
God is my God
#944
Elry
Wales
Welsh
#944
Elihue
Hebrew
My God is Yahweh
#952
Elworth
England
Elder settlement
#954
Elger
English
Noble spear
#957
Elmen
Turkey
The name Elmen means 'to be handsome'.
#978
Elviz
American
the one who is charismatic
#999
Elester
American
English
#1000
Elridge
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1000
Eldrige
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1000
Elisamuel
Modern coinage
God is salvation — from Elisha and Samuel
#1000
Eliomar
Modern coinage
God is my light
#1000
Eletise
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1001
Eloyd
American
English
#1017
Elven
American
the name Elven is derived from 'elf,' referring to mythological creatures
#1020
Elet
Hebrew
Hebrew
#1027
Elves
English
Supernatural beings
#1033
Elmedin
Bosnia and Herzegovina
faithful
#1046
Eldrich
English
Old ruler, ancient power
#1089
Elmond
American
English
#1091
Elyes
Tunisia
Arabic
#1108
Elonte
American
a modern variation possibly derived from the phonetic blend of names like 'Elon' and 'Monte'
#1111
Eliajah
Israel
Hebrew
#1128
Eleazar
Israel↑ Rising
God has helped
#1142
Eley
English
island meadow
#1154
Eldredge
English
old counsel
#1168
Elish
Hebrew
God is my God
#1172
Eliecer
Spain
God is my salvation
#1175
Eliga
Ethiopia
To be sweet
#1187
Eluid
India
God is my light
#1192
Elyjiah
American
English
#1211
Elijahpaul
American
Hebrew
#1212
Eleasar
Hebrew
God is my help
#1216
Eldyn
American
A variant of Elden or a combination of 'eld', meaning 'old' or 'wise', and 'wyn', meaning 'joy'.
#1223
Elmer
American
Derived from 'helm' meaning 'noble' or 'helmet' and 'meri' meaning 'famous'.
#1236
Eliyahu
Israel↑ Rising
אֵליהוּ, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'.
#1263
Elyas
Hebrew
the Lord is my God
#1293
Elfago
American
Spanish
#1297
Elrod
American
Noble chieftain
#1299
Elbern
English
noble warrior
#1316
Elmon
American
Noble or illustrious one
#1318
Elzy
American
English
#1320
Elijsha
Hebrew
My God is salvation
#1328
Elvis
American
English
#1330
Elbridge
American
From the old bridge

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Unisex Names Starting With EL

179 gender-neutral names starting with EL — showing top 100

#558
Eldra
American
Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'
#808
Eldean
English
Noble, serene, or from the old town
#865
Eldie
USA
English
#962
Eldee
American
English
#1067
Ellison
American
Son of Ellis, derived from Elijah or Elias, meaning 'Yahweh is God'.
#1159
Elisah
Hebrew
God is my salvation
#1202
Elgie
American
Joyful, happy
#1208
Ellery
England↑ Rising
island with elder trees
#1257
Eldrid
Norway
noble strength
#1271
Elgia
Various
Various
#1296
Elizha
English
God is my oath
#1346
Elgene
American
English
#1381
Elree
American
English
#1516
Elstan
Old English
noble stone
#1519
Eltaj
Azerbaijani
noble
#1522
Eltion
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1523
Eltje
Dutch
noble or bright
#1529
Elvah
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1531
Elvar
Old Norse
elf warrior
#1540
Elviro
Spanish
elf warrior
#1541
El-ameen
Arabic
trustworthy, honest
#1542
Elvo
Italian
elf or magical being
#1544
El-shadai
Hebrew
God Almighty
#1547
Ela-rose
Modern coinage
a blend of Ela and rose
#1547
Elwan
Arabic
the one who is blessed
#1549
Elwen
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1550
Elaazar
Hebrew
God has helped
#1552
Elwine
Old English
noble friend
#1554
Elxan
Azerbaijani
brave, courageous
#1555
Elyette
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1556
Elano
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1557
Elysee
French
from the Elysee Palace
#1558
Elar
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1558
Elystan
Welsh
noble stone
#1559
Elard
Germanic
noble and brave
#1561
Elas
Greek
of the earth
#1562
Elzey
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1564
Elayathamby
Tamil
one who is loved
#1566
Elazaro
Spanish
God has helped — from Eleazar
#1568
Elbe
German
river name — from Elbe
#1569
Elísio
Portuguese
blissful, happy — from Elígio
#1578
Elburt
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1580
Elchin
Azerbaijani
brave, courageous
#1581
Elcin
Turkish
brave, courageous
#1599
Eldwyn
Modern coinage
old friend or wise protector
#1604
Eleby
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1605
Elaan
Hebrew
God is gracious
#1605
Electo
Spanish
chosen, elected
#1608
Elefterie
Greek
bringer of freedom
#1609
Elefteriu
Greek
freedom — from Eleftherios
#1610
Eleftherakos
Greek
freedom — from Eleftherios
#1611
Elegido
Spanish
chosen, selected
#1619
Eleodor
Greek
gift of the sun
#1620
Eleonoro
Italian
light, torch — from Eleonora
#1624
Eler
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1628
Elesio
Spanish
derived from 'Eliseo'
#1630
Elessio
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1632
Eletto
Italian
chosen, elected
#1635
Elve
Norway
elf
#1636
Elexie
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1638
Elez
Albanian
he who is chosen
#1640
Elfar
Old Norse
elf army
#1644
Elfgund
Old English
elf strength
#1646
Elfidio
Spanish
elf warrior — from Elfidio
#1648
Elfin
Modern coinage
related to elves
#1656
Elfur
Icelandic
elf — from Elfar
#1657
Elfy
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1662
Elgine
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1664
Elha
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1665
Elhaam
Arabic
inspiration or revelation
#1666
Elhard
Germanic
noble strength
#1668
Eli-joseph
Modern coinage
my God is salvation — from Eli and Joseph
#1670
Eli-ray
Modern coinage
my God is light — from Eli
#1671
Eliaas
Hebrew
God is my salvation
#1672
Eliades
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1678
Elias-francis
Modern coinage
Yahweh is my God — from Elias
#1679
Ellyot
English
English
#1681
Eliass
Hebrew
my God is Yahweh
#1685
Elidad
Hebrew
God is my greatness
#1687
Elido
Spanish
the chosen one
#1688
Elidon
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1691
Elies
Spanish
God is my salvation
#1693
Eliesel
Modern coinage
God is my salvation
#1696
Elife
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1707
Elijah-lee
Modern American
my God is Yahweh — from Elijah
#1708
Elijah-leo
Modern coinage
my God is Yahweh — from Elijah
#1709
Elijah-moses
Modern coinage
my God is Yahweh — from Elijah
#1710
Elijah-musa
Modern coinage
my God is Yahweh — from Elijah
#1711
Elijas
Spanish
Jehovah is God
#1712
Elijh
Modern coinage
derived from Elijah
#1714
Elijus
Lithuanian
my God is Yahweh
#1715
Elijyah
Modern American
my God is Yahweh
#1716
Elikia
Lingala
God's gift
#1717
Elimanuel
Modern coinage
God is with us — from Emmanuel
#1739
Elisha-marie
Modern coinage
God is my salvation — from Elisha
#1740
Elisha-may
Modern coinage
God is my salvation — from Elisha
#1742
Eliso
Georgian
God is my light
#1750
Eliyzah
Modern coinage
God is my salvation
#1769
Elja
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1770
Eljan
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented

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