Origin and Meaning of the Name Eli
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Usage:
Jewish, English, biblical
Meaning:
The meaning of the name Eli is "ascended," or "height." In the bible, Eli was a judge and high priest who raised the prophet Samuel. Very popular with 17th Century Puritans.
Popularity:
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2008 Rank:
100
Trend:
2007 Rank:
130
2006 Rank:
139
2005 Rank:
152
2004 Rank:
160
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