The nameElyan
Elyan is a boy's name, a variant of Elian.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew or Latin
Meaning
Like Elian, it is linked to Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, or to the Latin Aelianus.
Origin
Hebrew or Latin.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Elyan
Elyan in France
477thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (95 births)
920babies named Elyan in France since 1900
Elyan was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 385 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Elyan. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Elyan in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 67 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
Elyan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elyan mean?
Like Elian, it is linked to Elijah, from the Hebrew Eliyahu, or to the Latin Aelianus.
What is the origin of the name Elyan?
Hebrew or Latin.
Is Elyan a girl's or a boy's name?
Elyan is a boy's name.