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Eilan

♂ Boy

Pronounced AYL-an /ˈeɪl.æn/Medium

Meaning: tree / oak treeMedium

In 30 seconds: Eilan is a Hebrew name meaning 'tree' or 'oak tree'.
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaningtree / oak tree
U.S. rank (2024)#2528 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births53 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 228

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420082024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Eilan comes from Hebrew and means 'tree', specifically an oak, drawing on a word for strength and rootedness. The variation Eilaan stretches the second vowel while holding the same arboreal meaning.

Its soft two-syllable sound and nature meaning give it a calm, grounded quality, and the Eilaan spelling offers a slightly longer look without changing the name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Eilan is 'little oak tree', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eilan mean?

Eilan is usually explained as meaning 'little oak tree' and is most often linked with Ancient Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Eilan?

It's commonly said AYL-an /ˈeɪl.æn/.

Is Eilan a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Eilan is used as a boy name.

How popular is Eilan?

In 2024, Eilan ranked #2528 in the U.S. for boys, with 53 births recorded.