Girl Name
Eleonor
"Bright light or shining one."
Ranked #3176 for girls
About the Name Eleonor
Meaning
Bright light or shining one.
Origin
Greek/Old FrenchGender
Girl
First Letter
EGirl Rank
#3176
Eleonor is a girl name of Greek/Old French origin. The name means "Bright light or shining one." and Currently ranked #3176 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Greek/Old French names.
Popularity Over Time
#11 1950
#11 1960
#10 1970
#25 1980
#32 1990
#41 2000
#158 2010
#169 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Eleonor
- ER Eleanor Roosevelt (First Lady)
- Eo Eleanor of Aquitaine (historical figure)