Eloi
Meaningchosen · French form of Eligius
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #7,679 in 2025
10 babies were named Eloi in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,343 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2005–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Eloi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eloi, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eloi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEloi first shows up in US birth records in 2005, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearEloi is at its all-time high right now: #7,679 in 2025.
- New on the sceneEloi wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2005.
- TrendEloi has climbed 4,343 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningEloi is a French form of Eligius, which means “chosen”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Latin roots.
About the name Eloi
Eloi is a boy name of Hebrew and Latin origin meaning “chosen”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-loi”. US birth records list Eloi for boys from 2005 to 2025, in 11 of those 21 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #7,679 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.2 | 847,458 boys |
| 2010s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
| 2020s | 4.4 | 229,008 boys |
Other spellings of Eloi
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Eloi
What does the name Eloi mean?
Eloi means “chosen” in French, as a form of Eligius.
What is the origin of the name Eloi?
Eloi has Hebrew, Latin roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Eloi a boy or girl name?
Eloi is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eloi?
Eloi ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#7,679).