Boy Name
Elder
"Occupational or descriptive surname; derived from the elder tree or term for an older/respected person."
Ranked #2396 for boys
About the Name Elder
Meaning
Occupational or descriptive surname; derived from the elder tree or term for an older/respected person.
Origin
EnglishGender
Boy
First Letter
EBoy Rank
#2396
Elder is a boy name of English origin. The name means "Occupational or descriptive surname; derived from the elder tree or term for an older/respected person." and Currently ranked #2396 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other English names.
Popularity Over Time
#59 1950
#30 1960
#49 1970
#70 1980
#233 1990
#422 2000
#373 2010
#222 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.