Boy name guide

Eli name meaning, origin and style

Eli name meaning: ascended; high. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

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.

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