Eliel
Eliel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “My God is God”, pronounced eh-lee-EL. It ranked #586 in the United States in 2025, given to 503 babies, and peaked at #584 in 2024. Common nicknames: Eli, Lelo.
How popular is Eliel in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Eliel mean, and where does it come from?
Eliel doubles the Hebrew word for God — Eli and El — into a single statement of allegiance, and it belongs in the Bible to several of David's warriors and to Levites listed in Chronicles. Finland took it up through the Old Testament and produced its most famous bearer, the architect Eliel Saarinen, who designed Helsinki's central station and then rebuilt his career in Michigan. In American use it is mostly a Latin American name, common in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and it reached the top thousand in 2019 on a steep upward line.
How is Eliel used around the world?
Eliel is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Eliel?
Famous People Named Eliel
- Eliel Saarinen — Finnish-American architect, designer of Helsinki Central Station
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Eliel mean?
Eliel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "My God is God." Eliel doubles the Hebrew word for God — Eli and El — into a single statement of allegiance, and it belongs in the Bible to several of David's warriors and to Levites listed in Chronicles. Finland took it up through the Old Testament and produced its most famous bearer, the architect Eliel Saarinen, who designed Helsinki's central station and then rebuilt his career in Michigan.
How do you pronounce Eliel?
Eliel is pronounced eh-lee-EL. Common variations include Eliël, Elihel, Eliela.
Is Eliel a boy name?
Yes, Eliel is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Eli, Lelo.