Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Elder or Élder is a masculine given name which may refer to:Élder (footballer), Brazilian former footballer Élder Alencar Machado de Campos Elder José Figueroa, Colombian-born Salvadorian footballer Elder Filipe, Namibian politician Élder Granja, Brazilian footballer Elder Herrera, Colombian retired road cyclist Elder Jordan, African-American businessman, philanthropist, and namesake to a neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida Elder Olson (1909–1992), American poet, teacher and literary critic Elder Vogel, Jr., American politician Elder White (1933-2010), Major League Baseball player in part of the 1962 season
Elder or Élder is a masculine given name which may refer to:Élder (footballer), Brazilian former footballer Élder Alencar Machado de Campos Elder José Figueroa, Colombian-born Salvadorian footballer Elder Filipe, Namibian politician Élder Granja, Brazilian footballer Elder Herrera, Colombian retired road cyclist Elder Jordan, African-American businessman, philanthropist, and namesake to a neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida Elder Olson (1909–1992), American poet, teacher and literary critic Elder Vogel, Jr., American politician Elder White (1933-2010), Major League Baseball player in part of the 1962 season
Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.
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Root element "Elder" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~2,273 people named Elder in the US. Peaked in 2024 with 58 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Elder is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 7.
Elder is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 98% male and 2% female.
Approximately 2,273 people in the United States are named Elder. The name peaked in 2024 with 58 recorded uses.
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