Eloy
Meaning
"chosen, elected, the elect"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,691
- Total SSA Count
- 49
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Eli
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"chosen, elected, the elect"
Origin: Latin
"holding fast, steadfast protector"
Origin: Greek
Heitor is more popular, ranked #2562 vs #2691 for Eloy.
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Heitor is more popular, ranked #2562 compared to Eloy at #2691 in the United States.
Eloy means "chosen, elected, the elect" (Latin origin). Heitor means "holding fast, steadfast protector" (Greek origin).
Eloy is primarily a boy name. Heitor is primarily a boy name.