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Girl Name

Eleanor

"Bright, shining one, sun ray"

Ranked #14 for girls

About the Name Eleanor

Meaning

Bright, shining one, sun ray

Origin

Greek

Gender

Girl

First Letter

E

Girl Rank

#14

Eleanor is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Bright, shining one, sun ray" and is currently ranked #14 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Greek names.

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Popularity Over Time

#155
1950
#210
1960
#280
1970
#350
1980
#280
1990
#155
2000
#35
2010
#14
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Eleanor

  • ER Eleanor Roosevelt
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Bright, shining light, torch

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Healthy, wide, famous warrior

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Girl

My God is an oath, joyful

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
7
Starts with
E
Origin
Greek

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