Elroi

♀ Girl

Pronounced el-ROY /ɛlˈrɔɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew El-Roi, 'the God who sees me; the God of seeing' (the name Hagar gave God in the Bible); used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: The God who sees me: Elroi is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew El-Roi, 'the God who sees me; the God of seeing' (the name Hagar gave God in the Bible); used for both sexes; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#8569 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 45

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

Elroi comes from the Hebrew El-Roi, 'the God who sees me; the God of seeing' (the name Hagar gave God in the Bible). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'el-ROY').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, the-God-who-sees-me at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elroi means 'the God who sees me' in Hebrew (the name Hagar gave God in the Bible) — a lyrical, classic name used for both sexes (here for a girl; said 'el-ROY').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — El-Roi — Hebrew; unisex

Variations

El-RoiElroy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elroi mean?

Elroi is Hebrew for 'the God who sees me' (the name Hagar gave God); used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Elroi?

It's said el-ROY /ɛlˈrɔɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elroi a boy or girl name?

Elroi is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Elroi?

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