Elchonon

Elchonon - A very unique male name

Elchonon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1988 on position #2453. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elchonon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elchonon? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Elchonon. The baby boy name Elchonon was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3143 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elchonon peaked in popularity 38 years ago in 1988 on position 2453.

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Elchonon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elchonon is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #669 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #669.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Elchonon is where you live.

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Elchonon origin and meaning

Hebrew, form of Elchanan

God has been gracious

Elchonon is a Hebrew name, a form of Elchanan, meaning God has been gracious. It is used chiefly in Orthodox Jewish families in the United States, appearing from 1988 and peaking in 2015. The biblical Elchanan is spelled differently and is not listed as a bearer here.

Attested etymology

Elchonon is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Elchonon, pop culture references for the name Elchonon and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Elchonon

We've found the following names that sound similar to Elchonon, sorted by popularity.

Elgin / Ellison / Elizandro / Elisandro / Elson / Elkin / Eliakim / Elchanan / Elijahjames /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Elchonon

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Elchonon a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Elchonon?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

el-khah-NOHN · /ɛlˈxɑːnoʊn/

Around the world

• Elchanan (Hebrew) — Hebrew form

Spellings and nicknames

• Elchanan — Hebrew form

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

InternationalBiblical

Why parents choose it

A traditional Hebrew name with a gracious meaning.

Worth knowing

• Elchanan is the more standard Hebrew spelling.