UK boy's name
Eldad
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eldad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eldad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2014 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Eldad is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Eldad. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eldad ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 3 boys were registered as Eldad.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eldad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Eldad mean?
The name Eldad is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Eldad, which means "God has loved" or "beloved of God." Its roots can be traced back to ancient Hebrew texts, and it is believed to have originated in the Middle East region during biblical times.
The name Eldad first appears in the Book of Numbers in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of one of the seventy elders appointed by Moses to assist him in leading the Israelites. This reference suggests that the name has been in use since ancient times and has a strong connection to the Judeo-Christian tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eldad is in the form of Eldad and Modad, two Jewish sages who were among the seventy elders appointed by Moses. According to Jewish tradition, they were the only elders who did not accompany Moses to the Tabernacle, yet they received the gift of prophecy and began prophesying in the camp.
In the 9th century, Eldad ha-Dani, a Jewish traveler and writer, claimed to be a member of the lost tribe of Dan. He wrote a account of his travels, which became an important source of information about the Jewish communities in Asia and Africa during that time period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eldad, including:
1. Eldad ben Mahli (c. 9th century BCE), one of the seventy elders appointed by Moses in the Hebrew Bible. 2. Eldad ha-Dani (9th century CE), a Jewish traveler and writer from the medieval period. 3. Eldad Pardo (1753-1825), a Moroccan-born rabbi and scholar who lived in Livorno, Italy. 4. Eldad Regev (1928-2021), an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) from 1965 to 1988. 5. Eldad Tsion (born 1980), an Israeli professional basketball player who played in the EuroLeague and the Israeli Premier League.
The name Eldad has maintained its significance within the Jewish community and has been used by individuals worldwide, reflecting its biblical origins and the enduring influence of ancient Hebrew culture on naming traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Eldad by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eldad was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4632 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Eldad: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eldad in the UK right now?
In 2014, Eldad was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Eldad most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 3 babies registered as Eldad in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eldad?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved of God".
How many people are called Eldad in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Eldad across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.