Elsa
Meaning
"pledged to God"
Origin: Germanic/Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #939
- Total SSA Count
- 280
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- El, Elsie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"pledged to God"
Origin: Germanic/Hebrew
"surname of English origin, possibly place or occupational"
Origin: English
Elsa is more popular, ranked #939 vs #38750 for Foyster.
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Elsa is more popular, ranked #939 compared to Foyster at #38750 in the United States.
Elsa means "pledged to God" (Germanic/Hebrew origin). Foyster means "surname of English origin, possibly place or occupational" (English origin).
Elsa is primarily a girl name. Foyster is primarily a boy name.