Elder

Pronunciation: [ EHLD-er ]

Girl Name #69,430 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elder is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHLD-er.

Parents who love the name Elder often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #69,430
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Eld Ely Eldie

Also a Boy Name

Elder is also used as a boy name, ranked #2412.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elder

Is Elder a boy or girl name?

Elder is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #69430. As a boy name, it is ranked #2412. Elder is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Elder?

Elder is pronounced EHLD-er.

How popular is the name Elder?

Elder is currently ranked #69430 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Elder?

Common nicknames for Elder include Eld, Ely, and Eldie.

Is Elder a common or rare name?

Elder is an uncommon name, ranked #69430 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Elder

Elder is a girl name .

Is Elder a boy or girl name? Elder is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,430 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,412. Elder is more commonly used as a boy name.

Elder is currently ranked #69,430 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Elder include Eld, Ely, and Eldie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.