Elder
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Elder
Elder is an english boy's name meaning "An English male name meaning from the elder tree, often associated with protection in folklore.".
Parents who choose Elder pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "An English male name meaning from the elder tree, often associated with protection in folklore.". It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- english
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
An English male name meaning from the elder tree, often associated with protection in folklore.
Popularity
Quick answers about Elder
What does Elder mean?
Elder is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English male name meaning from the elder tree, often associated with protection in folklore.".
Is Elder a rare name?
Yes. Elder does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Elder
Elder means "An English male name meaning from the elder tree, often associated with protection in folklore." — these names share that spirit.
Questions parents ask about Elder
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