Eloy

Boy

Origin: Latin · Spanish

Meaning

“chosen or elected”

Cultural Notes

Saint Eloy (Eligius) was a 7th-century goldsmith and bishop who became the patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers; the name remains popular in Spain and Latin America.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1980s
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Famous People Named Eloy

  • Eloy Alfaro

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