Eliud

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-lee-OOD /ɛ.liˈud/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Eliud — 'God of majesty' or 'God is my praise' — a name in Jesus' genealogyMedium

In 30 seconds: God of majesty: Eliud appears in Jesus' genealogy — 'God of majesty' or 'God is my praise' — and on the world's fastest marathon shoes (Eliud Kipchoge). Devout and strong.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Eliud — 'God of majesty' or 'God is my praise' — a name in Jesus' genealogy

U.S. rank (2025)#5265 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,593

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Eliud comes from Hebrew Eliud — 'God of majesty' or 'God is my praise' (parsing varies, which we note) — a name in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew's Gospel. Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge gave it modern fame; it's especially beloved in Latino families.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, God-of-majesty at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Eliud Kipchoge, the greatest marathoner in history, made this name globally known — it appears in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus, 'God of majesty'.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Eliud — parsing varies

Variations

EliyudElioud

Nicknames

Eli

Famous Bearers

★Eliud Kipchoge (1984-)
Kenyan long-distance runner, two-time Olympic marathon champion and first person to run a marathon in under two hours

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eliud mean?

Eliud is Hebrew for 'God of majesty' or 'God is my praise'; the parsing varies.

How do you pronounce Eliud?

It's said eh-lee-OOD /ɛ.liˈud/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Eliud a boy or girl name?

Eliud is a boy's name.

How popular is Eliud?

Eliud is a rare name in the U.S.