El Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEl / ɛlHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God; English: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, 'El' is often used as a term for God, reflecting its significance in religious contexts. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with strength and divinity. In English-speaking contexts, it can be a short form or diminutive of names like Elijah or Elliot.
Trend Summary
The name El has seen limited popularity in the U.S., often appearing as a diminutive or part of longer names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ell
- Eli
International Variants
- Elías (Spanish)
- Eli (Hebrew)
Famous people named El
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name El was first seen in the United States in 1915. El has ranked as high as #1272 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name El has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for El (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |