Eli Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Eli Name at a Glance

Name	Eli
Meaning	High, ascended, or 'my God'. Famous bearer: The Old Testament priest Eli cared for the prophet Samuel when Samuel was a child.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Eli Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Eli means “High, ascended, or 'my God'. Famous bearer: The Old Testament priest Eli cared for the prophet Samuel when Samuel was a child”. 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.

Eli Name Origin

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

Is Eli a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Eli

When considering Eli 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.