"most high, exalted one"
Origin: Hebrew Elyon
Language: Hebrew
Elion
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An ancient Hebrew title meaning God Most High as a first name
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Meaning & Origin
"God is most high"
Origin: Hebrew El-Elyon divine title
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Elion
Elion is a variant or modern form related to the Hebrew Elyon, meaning most high or exalted. El-Elyon is a divine title in the Hebrew Bible meaning God Most High, appearing in Genesis 14:18-20 when Melchizedek blesses Abram. The -on ending gives the name a slightly Greek or modern feel while retaining its Hebrew spiritual core.
Elion is a rare name that has found some use in Israeli and Jewish-American communities as a more distinctive alternative to the very popular Eli or Elijah. Its combination of familiar Eli- prefix with the soaring -on ending gives it an aspirational, poetic quality.
El-Elyon, God Most High, is one of the earliest divine epithets in the Hebrew Bible, used in Genesis before the Mosaic revelation of the name Yahweh. This ancient title carries deep theological weight in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Historical Record
Elion first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 232 babies have been named Elion in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elion is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #2,127 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- El-Elyon, God Most High, is the divine title used by Melchizedek in Genesis 14, one of the Bible's most mysterious priestly figures
- The Hebrew word elyon meaning most high appears over 50 times in the Hebrew Bible
Elion in Other Languages
Greek
Ελιον
French
Elion
Hebrew
עֶלְיוֹן
Spanish
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Popularity Over Time
#2,127
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #2,127
- Total SSA Count
- 70
- Cultural Origins
- Jewish American Israeli
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Common Nicknames
Eli
Lion
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elion
What does the name Elion mean?
"most high, exalted one" (from Hebrew Elyon). "God is most high" (from Hebrew El-Elyon divine title). Elion is a variant or modern form related to the Hebrew Elyon, meaning most high or exalted. El-Elyon is a divine title in the Hebrew Bible meaning God Most High, appearing in Genesis 14:18-20 when Melchizedek blesses Abram. The -on ending gives the name a slightly Greek or modern feel while retaining its Hebrew spiritual core.
What is the origin of the name Elion?
Elion has Hebrew Elyon, Hebrew El-Elyon divine title, Jewish, American, and Israeli origins. In Hebrew Elyon, it means "most high, exalted one". In Hebrew El-Elyon divine title, it means "God is most high".
Is Elion a boy or girl name?
Elion is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Elion?
Elion is currently ranked #2127 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Elion?
Common nicknames for Elion include Eli and Lion.
What are good middle names for Elion?
Popular middle name pairings include Elion James, Elion David, Elion Gabriel, Elion Michael, Elion Noah, and Elion Samuel.
What are good sibling names for Elion?
Names that pair well with Elion as siblings include Elijah, Orion, Ezra, Naomi, Miriam, and Zion.
How many syllables does Elion have?
Elion has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Elion a common or rare name?
Elion is an uncommon name, ranked #2127 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Elion
Elion is a boy name with Jewish, American, and Israeli origins . The name means "most high, exalted one" in Hebrew Elyon .
Elion is currently ranked #2,127 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Elion has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Elion include Eli and Lion. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Elion include Elio, Eliot, Eliott, Elior, Elios . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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