Eloy

Eloy is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 49 boys in the United States.

Eloy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Eloy

Eloy belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Eloy first appears in Social Security records in 1908. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #700 in 1946, and in 2024 49 babies received the name — 8,284 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eloy in US records

First recorded (US)
1908
Best US rank
#700 in 1946
Peak year
1993
Babies named Eloy in 2024
49
Total since 1880
8,284

Eloy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#3315 in 2013
Babies named Eloy in 2024
4
Total since 1996
27

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eloy mean?

The meaning of Eloy is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Eloy a boy or girl name?

Eloy is a boy name. In 2024, 49 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eloy?

Eloy comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Eloy?

Eloy first appears in US records in 1908. Its best-ever ranking was #700 in 1946, and 49 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.