Elom

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-lom /ˈɛl.ɒm/Medium

Meaning: Elom is an Ewe name from Ghana and Togo, meaning 'God loves me.' It is a warm, devotional name in Ewe culture and is noted here respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A West African name: Elom is Ewe for 'God loves me' (said 'EH-lom').

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Origin MediumEwe, Ghanaian

MeaningElom is an Ewe name from Ghana and Togo, meaning 'God loves me.' It is a warm, devotional name in Ewe culture and is noted here respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#12807 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 33

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

Elom is an Ewe name from Ghana and Togo meaning 'God loves me.' It carries a devotional warmth common to Ewe day- and blessing-names, and is noted here with respect (said 'EH-lom').

In the U.S. it is rare and reads as a heritage name. Rare, meaningful, and warm.

Did you know? Elom, in the Ewe language of Ghana and Togo, means 'God loves me' — a warm, devotional name noted here respectfully (said 'EH-lom').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Elom — Ewe (Ghana/Togo); 'God loves me'

Variations

ElormElohm

Nicknames

ElLom

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elom mean?

Elom is an Ewe name from Ghana and Togo meaning 'God loves me.'

How do you pronounce Elom?

It's said EH-lom /ˈɛl.ɒm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elom a boy or girl name?

Elom is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Elom?

Elom is a rare name in the U.S.