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Elon
BoyHebrew· “oak tree”
- Meaning
- oak tree
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- EE-lahn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,780
- US babies 2025
- 90
- Best rank
- #943 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Elon
Elon is a Hebrew name that means “oak tree”.
Elon is a Hebrew name meaning oak tree. In the Book of Judges, Elon the Zebulonite is one of the judges of Israel, and another Elon appears in Genesis as a Hittite. The name has a strong, grounded feel and a simple, two-syllable sound. It fits alongside names like Eli and Ezra, while offering something less common. It suits parents who like biblical names with a nature connection. Lon makes a possible nickname.
Popularity over time
Elon first appears in US Social Security records in 1885. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 1885. Its best national rank was #943 in 2018, and the most babies received it in 2021, when 234 were named Elon. In 2025, 90 babies were named Elon, and it ranked #1,780 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,829 in 1920, #3,429 in 1950, #3,148 in 1980, #4,448 in 2000, #3,483 in 2010, and #1,780 in 2025. Of the 3,121 US boys named Elon since records began, 33% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 990 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Granger, Yaakov, Osman, Kooper, and Cartier.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elon ranked highest in New Jersey, New York, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #1074 | 5 |
| New York | #1150 | 10 |
| Florida | #1212 | 10 |
| California | #1318 | 14 |
| Texas | #1364 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 93% of US babies named Elon over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Elon is usually pronounced EE-lahn, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with E and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Elon
A few middle names that flow with Elon: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elon mean?
Elon is a Hebrew name that means “oak tree”.
What is the origin of the name Elon?
Elon has Hebrew roots. Elon is a Hebrew name meaning oak tree.
Is Elon a popular name?
Not especially. Elon ranked #1,780 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Elon a boy or girl name?
Elon is mainly a boy's name. About 93% of US babies named Elon over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Elon?
Elon is usually pronounced EE-lahn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings