Elon

Elon is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “oak tree.” In 2024 it was given to 156 boys in the United States.

Elon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
“oak tree”
Pronunciation
/ˈiːlɔːn/

About the name Elon

Elon belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “oak tree” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Elon first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #942 in 2018, and in 2024 156 babies received the name — 3,028 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elon in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#942 in 2018
Peak year
2021
Babies named Elon in 2024
156
Total since 1880
3,028

Elon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#1000 in 2024
Babies named Elon in 2025
9
Total since 1996
192

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elon mean?

Elon means “oak tree” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Elon a boy or girl name?

Elon is a boy name. In 2024, 156 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elon?

Elon comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Elon?

Elon first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #942 in 2018, and 156 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Elon?

Elon is pronounced /ˈiːlɔːn/ (IPA).

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