Elimelech
e-limele-ch,
el(i)-me-lech
US Popularity:7462
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:my God is king
Elimelech is a Hebrew name meaning "my God is king." Elimelech appears in the Bible as the husband of Naomi, and is the first name mentioned in the Book of Ruth. Together with his wife and sons, Elimelech endures a difficult journey to Moab to escape famine. Despite their suffering, Elimelech's daughter-in-law Ruth goes on to become an ancestor of the King of Israel, and later of Jesus. The meaning of Elimelech calls to mind the strength and perseverance that he and his family found in their faith. If your faith is a source of hope for you, too, giving baby this name could be a beautiful way to share it with them.
Elimelech Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Elimelech is currently #4892 on The Bump
Boy:Elimelech is currently #2758 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Elimelech is currently #7462 in U.S. births
Boy:Elimelech is currently #3479 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3479
in 2023
- 648
from 2022
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