Eleanor
Pronunciation: [ EHL-uhn-awr ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,481
- Total SSA Count
- 10
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Girl Name
Eleanor is also used as a girl name, ranked #14.
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About the Name Eleanor
Eleanor is a boy name .
Is Eleanor a boy or girl name? Eleanor is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,481 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14. Eleanor is more commonly used as a girl name.
Eleanor is currently ranked #8,481 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Eleanor include Ele, Ely, Eleie, and Eleaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Eleanor include Eleazar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.