El
el
US Popularity:11455
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Diety, God; Light, sunray
El is a gender-neutral name with Hebrew and Greek origins that packs plenty of meaning in the two letters it holds. In the Hebrew language, El means “deity” or “god,” and is a unique choice if you want to teach baby that there’s more to life than the physical world. El can also be used as a shortened version of Greek names Eleanor or Helen, which translates to "light" or “sunray.” As you and baby spend time together under the sun, you will be reminded of the warmth that baby brings to your life.
El Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:El is currently #1984 on The Bump
Boy:El is currently #1393 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:El is currently #1105 on The Bump Girl Names
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1947
Gender:
Girl
#8722
in 1947
- 1144
from 1945
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 130, 132
Behind the Name, El, December 2022
Abarim Publications, El meaning
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