US Popularity:25838
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Whom God gave; Grace of God; Whom God has graciously bestowed
Elhanan is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin. It derives from the Hebrew word elchanan, meaning “whom God gave,” though other interpretations include “grace of God” and “whom God has graciously bestowed.” In the Hebrew Bible, Elhanan is a great warrior in the army of David who was said to have killed Goliath’s brother. If you’re looking a lesser-known biblical name for baby, the noble Elhanan makes an excellent choice.

How Popular Is The Name Elhanan?

U.S. Births

Overall:Elhanan is currently #25838 in U.S. births
Boy:Elhanan is currently #12562 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#12562
in 2025
+ 153
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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