Elder Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elder Name at a Glance

Name	Elder
Meaning	One's elder (older person); elder tree.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Elder Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elder means “One's elder (older person); elder tree”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Elder Name Origin

Our database records Elder under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Elder a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Elder is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Elder

When considering Elder for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.