Elder
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Elder
The given name 'Elder' derives from the Old English word *eldra*, meaning "older" or "superior in age," and originally served as a descriptive surname or title for an older person or a leader.
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Etymology
The given name 'Elder' derives from the Old English word *eldra*, meaning "older" or "superior in age," and originally served as a descriptive surname or title for an older person or a leader. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably within the Latter-day Saint (Mormon) tradition as a religious title for male missionaries and clergy, and historically in Scottish and Northern English communities as a surname-turned-first-name.
Elder currently ranks #2,725 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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