Eloi

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-LWAH /ɛˈlwɑ/Medium

Meaning: A French form of Eligius — from Latin eligere, 'to choose', hence 'chosen'; also echoing the Aramaic Eloi, 'my God'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Chosen: Eloi is a French form of Eligius. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-LWAH').

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Origin LowLatin, French

MeaningA French form of Eligius — from Latin eligere, 'to choose', hence 'chosen'; also echoing the Aramaic Eloi, 'my God'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7830 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 75

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

Eloi is a French form of Eligius — from Latin eligere, 'to choose', hence 'chosen' (St. Eloi, patron of metalworkers); it also echoes the Aramaic Eloi, 'my God' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-LWAH').

In the U.S. it appears in French and Haitian families. Rare, chosen at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Eloi is a French form of Eligius — Latin 'to choose', hence 'chosen' (St. Eloi/Eligius) — also echoing the Aramaic Eloi, 'my God' — lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'eh-LWAH').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Eloi — routes layered

Variations

EloyEligioLoys

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eloi mean?

Eloi is a French form of Eligius — Latin 'chosen'; it also echoes the Aramaic Eloi, 'my God'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Eloi?

It's said eh-LWAH /ɛˈlwɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eloi a boy or girl name?

Eloi is a boy's name.

How popular is Eloi?

Eloi is a very rare name in the U.S.