What origin is the name Eldad?

Eldad comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Eldad a popular name?

Eldad is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Eldad?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Eldad — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Eldad

Q: Is Eldad a rare name?

Yes. Eldad does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Eldad

Eldad

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Eldad is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name that translates to favored of God or love of God. It appears in the Bible as the name of a prophet.".

Eldad is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name that translates to favored of God or love of God. It appears in the Bible as the name of a prophet.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew name that translates to favored of God or love of God. It appears in the Bible as the name of a prophet.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Eldad

Very rare in US records

What does Eldad mean?

Eldad is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name that translates to favored of God or love of God. It appears in the Bible as the name of a prophet.".