Elion
Meaning
"most high, exalted one"
Origin: Hebrew Elyon
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,127
- Total SSA Count
- 70
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Eli, Lion
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"most high, exalted one"
Origin: Hebrew Elyon
"one who returns, repentant"
Origin: Hebrew
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Elion is more popular, ranked #2127 vs #2324 for Job.
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Elion is more popular, ranked #2127 compared to Job at #2324 in the United States.
Elion means "most high, exalted one" (Hebrew Elyon origin). Job means "one who returns, repentant" (Hebrew origin).
Elion is primarily a boy name. Job is primarily a boy name.