Elan
A unisex name of French origin, meaning enthusiasm; liveliness; spirited vigor.
Elan by the numbers
In 2025, 11 babies in England and Wales were named Elan. In the US, 142 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given noticeably more often in the US than in England and Wales.
Its American peak was 136 babies in 2011, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Elan. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Elan
Names that are said the same way as Elan, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Elainebright light; form of Helen506 in the US (2017)
- Eileenbright or shining one; form of Evelyn421 in the US (2017)
- Ellenbright, shining; form of Helen383 in the US (2017)
- Elinbright, shining; related to Helen40 in England and Wales (2025)
- Elonoak tree; from Hebrew elon195 in the US (2017)
- Elaynebright light; a form of Helen29 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean strength
Like Elan, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Elan
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