The nameElon
Elon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From the Hebrew elon, "oak".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
The name of a biblical judge of Israel; in France it rose sharply in the early 2020s, at the time of Elon Musk's fame.
Famous people named Elon
- Elon Musk, businessman
Popularity of the name Elon
Elon in France
647thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (110 births)
690babies named Elon in France since 1900
Elon was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 450 births over the decade, 65% of all recorded babies named Elon. Its rise began around 2015, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Elon in France were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 78 births a year on average, against 37 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elon mean?
From the Hebrew elon, "oak".
What is the origin of the name Elon?
Hebrew.
Is Elon a girl's or a boy's name?
Elon is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Elon?
Elon Musk, businessman.