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Eldon
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Pronounced EL-dun /ΛΙl.dΙn/High
Meaning: Ella's hill, noble hillMedium
In 30 seconds: Eldon is an Old English surname and given name meaning Ella's hill or noble hill. A dignified two-syllable name with a quiet old-world American quality.
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Origin MediumOld English
MeaningElla's hill, noble hill
U.S. rank (2025)#2311 β Falling
2025 U.S. births60 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1926
Total births (all-time)β 26,101
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Eldon is from the Old English personal name Ella + dun (hill), meaning Ella's hill. It was a place name and surname before becoming a given name.
Eldon was used in the US in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is now a vintage choice with quiet dignity.
Did you know? The Old English element dun (hill) appears in hundreds of English place names and surnames β and the dignity of Eldon comes from being literally a name that means standing on high ground.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name: Eldon β name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β U.S. popularity data
Variations
EltonAldon
Nicknames
El
Famous Bearers
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Eldon Dedini (1921-2006)American cartoonist long associated with The New Yorker and Playboy
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Eldon Garnet (1946-)Canadian artist, photographer, and novelist
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Eldon Danenhauer (1935-2021)American football offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos
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Eldon Miller (1939-)American college basketball head coach at Ohio State and Northern Iowa
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Frequently Asked
What does Eldon mean?
Eldon means Ella's hill, noble hill.
How do you pronounce Eldon?
Eldon is pronounced EL-dun (/ΛΙl.dΙn/), with 2 syllables.
Is Eldon a boy's name?
Yes, Eldon is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Eldon?
Old English place name; hill meaning well established.