Eldar

Eldar is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “the one of fire.” In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Eldar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“the one of fire”

About the name Eldar

Eldar belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “the one of fire” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Eldar first appears in Social Security records in 2001. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6136 in 2010, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 202 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eldar in US records

First recorded (US)
2001
Best US rank
#6136 in 2010
Peak year
2010
Babies named Eldar in 2024
10
Total since 1880
202

Eldar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2013
Best rank
#3113 in 2023
Babies named Eldar in 2025
4
Total since 1996
26

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eldar mean?

Eldar means “the one of fire” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Eldar a boy or girl name?

Eldar is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eldar?

Eldar comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Eldar?

Eldar first appears in US records in 2001. Its best-ever ranking was #6136 in 2010, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

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