Elan

At a Glance: Name: Elan – Meaning: oak tree – Origin: Hebrew (variant of Elon) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: ay-LAHN

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Elan is a Hebrew name, a variant of Elon, meaning 'oak tree' — pronounced ay-LAHN. It works as a name for any gender and leans toward a clean, modern style. You may come across the claim that it means 'God is gracious,' but that gloss doesn't match Elan's attested Hebrew root.

Meaning & Origin of Elan

Meaning: Oak tree.

Origin: Hebrew (variant of Elon).

A common claim: God is gracious Actually: Elan doesn't mean 'God is gracious.' It's a variant of Elon, meaning 'oak tree.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Elan

Phonetic: ay-LAHN   IPA: /eɪˈlɑːn/

Popularity of Elan

In Social Security data spanning 1963 to 2024, Elan peaked at #1266 in 2011 with 136 babies given the name, then fell to #2636 by 2024 with just 50.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1963–2024.

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Elan mean?

Oak tree. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Elan)

How do you pronounce Elan?

Elan is pronounced ay-LAHN (IPA: /eɪˈlɑːn/).

Is Elan a popular name right now?

Elan peaked at #1266 in 2011 and is ranked #2636 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1963–2024.)

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