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Eldar

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-dar /ˈɛl.dɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkic/Azerbaijani, 'a leader of the people; a ruler of the nation' (el, 'people/nation', + dar, 'holder/ruler'); also Tolkien's Eldar, 'the people of the stars (the Elves)'; we note the literary linkLow

In 30 seconds: A leader of the people: Eldar is Turkic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EL-dar').
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Origin LowTurkic, Azerbaijani
MeaningFrom the Turkic/Azerbaijani, 'a leader of the people; a ruler of the nation' (el, 'people/nation', + dar, 'holder/ruler'); also Tolkien's Eldar, 'the people of the stars (the Elves)'; we note the literary link
U.S. rank (2025)#9979 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 209

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020012025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eldar comes from the Turkic/Azerbaijani, 'a leader of the people; a ruler of the nation' (el, 'people/nation', + dar, 'holder/ruler'); it is also Tolkien's Eldar, 'the people of the stars (the Elves)'; we note the literary link. A crisp, classic name (said 'EL-dar').

In the U.S. it appears in Central Asian and Caucasus families. Rare, a-leader-of-the-people at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Eldar means 'a leader of the people; a ruler of the nation' in Turkic (el, 'people', + dar, 'holder') — also Tolkien's Eldar, 'the people of the stars' (the Elves) — crisp and classic (we note the literary link; said 'EL-dar').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Eldar — literary link noted

Variations

EldorAldar

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eldar mean?

Eldar is Turkic for 'a leader of the people; a ruler of the nation'; it is also Tolkien's Eldar ('the people of the stars').

How do you pronounce Eldar?

It's said EL-dar /ˈɛl.dɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eldar a boy or girl name?

Eldar is a boy's name.

How popular is Eldar?

Eldar is a rare name in the U.S.

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