Boy name guide

Eli name meaning, origin and style

Eli is a Hebrew name commonly associated with ascended; high.

Origin

Hebrew

Meaning

ascended; high

Say it

EE-lye

Choosing Eli

A concise biblical name with an open vowel sound and long-standing familiarity.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.