Eloise
French girl's name meaning “healthy; hale and wide”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- French
- Meaning
- healthy; hale and wide
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #80
- Born in 2023
- 2,921
Meaning & origin
Eloise comes from the Old French Heloise, likely from Germanic roots meaning 'healthy' or 'hale and wide'. The medieval scholar Heloise made it famous.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Eloise ranked #80 for girls. It has risen about 257 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 2,921 US girls were given the name Eloise.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #64 in 2024
“Unranked” means Eloise was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Heloise, Elouise
Nicknames
Elle, Lou
Eloise: frequently asked questions
What does the name Eloise mean?
Eloise is a French name meaning "healthy; hale and wide". Eloise comes from the Old French Heloise, likely from Germanic roots meaning 'healthy' or 'hale and wide'. The medieval scholar Heloise made it famous.
Where does the name Eloise come from?
Eloise is of French origin. Eloise comes from the Old French Heloise, likely from Germanic roots meaning 'healthy' or 'hale and wide'. The medieval scholar Heloise made it famous.
Is Eloise a boy or a girl name?
Eloise is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Eloise?
In 2023, 2,921 US girls were given the name Eloise.
Is Eloise a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Eloise ranked #80 for girls. It has risen about 257 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for Eloise?
Common nicknames for Eloise include Elle, Lou.