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
"hyacinth flower"
Origin: Greek via Spanish
Eloy is more popular, ranked #2691 vs #2831 for Jacinto.
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Eloy is more popular, ranked #2691 compared to Jacinto at #2831 in the United States.
Eloy means "chosen, elected, the elect" (Latin origin). Jacinto means "hyacinth flower" (Greek via Spanish origin).
Eloy is primarily a boy name. Jacinto is primarily a boy name.