Starting With EL · Name Guide

200 Modern Baby Names Starting with EL (Not Overused)

Browse 1,637 baby names starting with EL — 714 girl names and 286 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 Hebrew, American, English, Israel, Greece traditions. Browse all 1,637 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with EL

  • 1,637 names starting with EL are in our database
  • 714 girl names and 286 boy names begin with EL
  • 637 gender-neutral names also start with EL
  • Top origins for EL names: Hebrew, American, English

Girl Names Starting With EL

714 girl names starting with EL — showing top 100

#14
Eleanor
England
light-hearted
#15
Elizabeth
Hebrew
God is my oath
#27
Ellie
English
light
#32
Ella
English
fairy maiden
#34
Eliana
Hebrew↑ Rising
My God has answered
#47
Elena
Italy
light or bright
#81
Eloise
France↑ Rising
healthy, wide
#115
Elliana
Hebrew↑ Rising
Hebrew
#272
Elaina
American
Variant of Elena, meaning 'bright, shining light'.
#291
Elianna
Hebrew↑ Rising
אֵלִיאֲנָה - which means 'God has answered'.
#435
Elora
American↑ Rising
God is my light
#441
Elle
France
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
#618
Ellianna
English↑ Rising
Shining light; God is my light
#633
Elizabeta
Slovenia
Hebrew
#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
#692
Elowyn
American↑ Rising
elm tree
#693
Eleda
African
Possibly derived from names like Elea or Elida, with no specific definition.
#697
Elimar
Germanic
A combination of 'eli', meaning 'God', and 'mar', meaning 'famous'.
#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
#738
Elodie
France↑ Rising
French
#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
#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
#789
Elissabeth
Hebrew
God is my oath
#789
Elizebath
American
Hebrew
#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
#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
#866
Elneda
English
noble and full of light
#867
Elowise
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#873
Elina
Greek↑ Rising
torch, light
#873
Elbira
Spain
Joyful
#878
Elyze
American
Modern English
#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
#920
Ellayah
English
English
#922
Elbonie
American
Derived from the Old French name Elbon, which may mean 'white' or 'fair'
#931
Ellette
American
Little Eleanor or shining light
#931
Elinam
Ghana
Twi
#931
Eleyana
American
God has answered
#936
Elphie
American
A diminutive form of 'Elphaba', related to the character from 'Wicked'.
#945
Eleanora
Italian↑ Rising
light

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Boy Names Starting With EL

286 boy names starting with EL — showing top 100

#5
Elijah
American
Hebrew
#36
Elias
Greece↑ Rising
Ελίας - 'Yahweh is my God'
#79
Eli
Hebrew
God is my salvation
#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)
#532
Elmir
Azerbaijan
Commander
#534
Elissandro
Spanish
Defender of mankind
#536
Eliasar
Hebrew
God has helped
#571
Elof
Sweden
descendant of the ancestors
#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
#641
Eliam
Hebrew↑ Rising
Hebrew
#646
Elio
Italian↑ Rising
God is my light
#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
#691
Eliseo
Spanish↑ Rising
God is my salvation
#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
#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
#823
Elorm
Ghana
he has come to save
#826
Elijahjuan
American
Hebrew
#832
Elford
United Kingdom
Old English
#833
Eliel
Hebrew
God is my God
#833
Elphege
France
Old English
#843
Elyh
American
God is my God
#891
Elizjah
American
Hebrew
#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
#992
Eliezer
Hebrew↑ Rising
אֵלִיעֶזֶר
#1000
Elridge
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Eldrige
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Elisamuel
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Eliomar
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Eletise
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Elionai
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
Elliel
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#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
#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
Elyam
Hebrew
my God is Yahweh
#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'.
#1248
Elyas
Hebrew↑ Rising
the Lord is my God
#1293
Elfago
American
Spanish
#1294
Elic
American
English
#1297
Elrod
American
Noble chieftain
#1299
Elbern
English
noble warrior
#1316
Elmon
American
Noble or illustrious one
#1318
Elzy
American
English
#1320
Eliyahu
Israel↑ Rising
אֵליהוּ, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'.
#1320
Elijsha
Hebrew
My God is salvation
#1330
Elbridge
American
From the old bridge
#1342
Elvester
American
The one who is an elder
#1347
Elsmer
American
Noble and famous

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Unisex Names Starting With EL

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

#116
Eliza
English
Consecrated to God
#163
Elsie
Scotland↑ Rising
God's promise
#168
Elliott
English
English
#178
Elliot
American
Derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.
#235
Elian
Welsh↑ Rising
Heavenly or of the heavens.
#274
Elise
French
God's promise
#274
Ellis
England↑ Rising
God is my Lord
#420
Elisa
Hebrew↑ Rising
God is my oath
#510
Elnora
English
English
#540
Elysha
American
Hebrew
#547
Elvy
American
Noble or high-minded
#558
Eldra
American
Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'
#571
Elgin
Scotland
Scottish Gaelic
#582
Elmar
Germanic
noble and famous
#583
Elroy
American
The king
#598
Elder
American
Derived from the name of a plant, symbolizing strength and protection.
#614
Elda
Italy
old
#677
Elwin
English
Noble friend; from the old English 'Aelfwine'.
#693
Elmo
Italy
Italian
#697
Elver
Norway
Old Norse
#726
Ellen
Ireland
Light, torch, bright one
#744
Elyah
Hebrew
Hebrew
#758
Elzia
English
God's promise; God's pledge
#806
Elienai
Israel
God has answered me
#808
Elma
English
elm tree
#808
Eldean
English
Noble, serene, or from the old town
#810
Elyse
English
noble
#865
Eldie
USA
English
#866
Elwood
American
From the old forest.
#872
Elia
Italian↑ Rising
God is my Lord
#895
Elice
American
English
#896
Elba
Spain
White
#952
Elouise
American↑ Rising
Famous warrior
#962
Eldee
American
English
#964
Elaijah
American
My God is Yahweh
#978
Elva
English
Old English
#982
Elois
French
Derived from 'Éloïse', meaning 'healthy'
#994
Elisabeth
Hebrew
God is my oath
#999
Elester
American
English
#1030
Elsa
Scandinavia
God's promise
#1070
Elyn
American
Light, bright, shining
#1072
Elmer
American
Derived from 'helm' meaning 'noble' or 'helmet' and 'meri' meaning 'famous'.
#1074
Elean
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1081
Ellison
American
Son of Ellis, derived from Elijah or Elias, meaning 'Yahweh is God'.
#1097
Eleazar
Israel↑ Rising
God has helped
#1141
Elvie
English
Elf army
#1152
Elvis
American
English
#1159
Elisah
Hebrew
God is my salvation
#1202
Elgie
American
Joyful, happy
#1212
Ellery
England
island with elder trees
#1257
Eldrid
Norway
noble strength
#1271
Elgia
Various
Various
#1271
Elvira
Spain
True foreign
#1289
Elmi
Somalia
one who is unbound or free
#1296
Elizha
English
God is my oath
#1313
Elbie
American
Noble, bright, or shining
#1335
Eldon
England
old town
#1344
Elli
Swedish
God's promise
#1346
Elgene
American
English
#1360
Eliot
English
the Lord is my God
#1381
Elree
American
English
#1405
Elvin
English
elf friend
#1466
Elon
Israel
oak tree
#1500
Elsie-mae
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1501
Elsie-mai
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1502
Elsie-marie
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1503
Elsie-may
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1504
Elsie-rae
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1505
Elsie-rose
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1506
Elsien
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1507
Elsine
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1508
Elsinore
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1509
Elsje
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1510
Elly
English
Hebrew
#1510
Elga
Germanic
Noble, sacred
#1510
Elskan
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1511
Elske
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1512
Elskea
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1513
Elsko
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1514
Elsperman
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1515
Elspet
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1516
Elstan
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1517
Elsun
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1518
Elswick
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1519
Eltaj
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1520
Eltay
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1521
Elthaea
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1522
Eltion
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1523
Eltje
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1524
Eluett
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1525
Eluislandy
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1526
Elum
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1527
Eluned
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1528
Elden
English
from the old town; elder
#1528
Elurd
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1529
Elvah
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1530
Elvane
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1531
Elvar
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1532
Elvecius
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance
#1533
Elvedina
Hebrew
A Hebrew name with cultural significance

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