Elgin
e-lgin,
el-gin
US Popularity:15443
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:High-minded; Little Ireland
Encourage baby to know their own mind with this name. Elgin is a boy’s name that has Gaelic roots and means "high-minded," so it's perfect for any little one with a strong moral compass. Elgin can also mean "little Ireland," coming from Ealg or Eilginn, making this name a sweet way to honor any family roots from the Emerald Isle. There are also ties to Scotland, with Elgin being a town in Morayshire in the northeast of the country.
Famous People Named Elgin
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- Elgin BaylorBasketball Player
Elgin Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Elgin is currently #15443 in U.S. births
Boy:Elgin is currently #7376 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#7376
in 2023
+ 1828
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Elgin, February 2020
Ancestry, Elgin Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Elgin Marbles (n.), November 2018
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