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Girl name

Eleanor

Eleanor is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “bright, shining one.” It currently ranks #14 for US girls and is rising.

Meaning
Bright, shining one.
Origin
Greek
US rank
#26
Syllables
3
Letters
7
Starts with
E

Eleanor's popularity over time

↑ Rising
#14 in 2023Peak rank #14US SSA · girls
#1#53#106201320182023

Source: US Social Security Administration national name data. Lower rank = more popular.

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Frequently asked about Eleanor

What does the name Eleanor mean?

Eleanor means "Bright, shining one." and is of Greek origin.

Is Eleanor a boy or girl name?

Eleanor is most commonly used as a girl name in the United States.

How popular is the name Eleanor?

Eleanor ranked #14 for US girls in 2023. Over the past decade its popularity has been rising (peak rank #14).

How many syllables are in Eleanor?

Eleanor has 3 syllables and 7 letters.

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