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Eloy
Pronounced eh-LOHEE /e.ˈloi̯/Medium
Meaning: To chooseMedium
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
Eloy comes from Spanish, where it is tied to the idea of choosing or being chosen. The spelling shifts across languages and accents, showing up as Éloy, Eloi, and Éloi, while the related Eligio keeps the same root in a longer, more formal shape. The name has stayed in steady Spanish-speaking use rather than passing through English fashion.
The accented forms Èlôy and Éloy point to its Romance-language home, where the stress lands cleanly on the final syllable. Dutch-born goalkeeper Eloy Room, who has kept goal for the Curaçao national team, is one modern bearer who carries the name into a sporting context.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Eloy Room (1989–present)Dutch-born footballer, goalkeeper for Curaçao national team.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Eloy mean?
Eloy is usually explained as meaning 'to choose' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.
How do you pronounce Eloy?
It's commonly said eh-LOHEE /e.ˈloi̯/.
Is Eloy a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Eloy is used as a boy name.
How popular is Eloy?
In 2024, Eloy ranked #2672 in the U.S. for boys, with 49 births recorded.