The nameEloan

Eloan is a modern French boy's name, close to the Breton Elouan. It has been liked in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

Eloan is linked to Elouan, the name of a Breton saint from Ireland, of uncertain meaning.

Origin

Breton in inspiration.

History

Eloan appeared in the early 1990s and peaked in the early 2010s, especially in Brittany.

Popularity of the name Eloan

Eloan in France

498thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2013peak year (185 births)
2,790babies named Eloan in France since 1900
093185 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Eloan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,540 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Eloan. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Eloan in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 121 births a year.

Variants and related names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eloan mean?

Eloan is linked to Elouan, the name of a Breton saint from Ireland, of uncertain meaning.

What is the origin of the name Eloan?

Breton in inspiration.

Is Eloan a girl's or a boy's name?

Eloan is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Eloan?

Variants and related names of Eloan include Elouan.