UK boy's name
Eliud
A Hebrew name meaning "God is my praise".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eliud is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eliud popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 4 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2016 to 2022. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Eliud. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eliud ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 boys were registered as Eliud.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eliud as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2020
4 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Eliud mean?
The name Eliud originates from the Hebrew language and culture, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. Its meaning is closely tied to the phrase "my God is He," reflecting a deep religious and spiritual significance.
In biblical texts, the name Eliud appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. Specifically, it is mentioned as the name of one of Jesus' ancestors, who lived during the period of the Babylonian exile.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Eliud was a Roman martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. He was a Christian who was persecuted and ultimately executed for his faith during the reign of Emperor Diocletian.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Eliud. In the 6th century, there was Eliud, a bishop of Auxerre in France, who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in the region.
During the Middle Ages, Eliud de Paor was a prominent Welsh poet and cleric who lived in the 12th century. His poetic works were widely celebrated and contributed to the preservation of Welsh culture and language.
Another individual of note was Eliud Kipchoge, a Kenyan long-distance runner born in 1984. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest marathoners of all time, having won numerous prestigious races, including the Olympic gold medal in 2016 and 2020.
Eliud Ramirez, born in 1954, was a Mexican-American artist and painter known for his vibrant and colorful representations of Latino culture and life. His works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums across the United States.
Eliud Pavon, born in 1976, is a former professional baseball player from Mexico who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cleveland Indians.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eliud over time
The chart below shows babies named Eliud registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eliud, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eliud by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eliud 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3946 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4810 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Eliud
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Eliud: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eliud in the UK right now?
In 2022, Eliud was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Eliud most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Eliud in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eliud?
A Hebrew name meaning "God is my praise".
How many people are called Eliud in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Eliud across the 4 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.