Elden

English

"Ella's hill; old friend"

Elden Origin and Meaning

The name Elden is a boy's name of English origin meaning "Ella's hill; old friend".

A name with old-fashioned charm, akin to Elton, Elwin, and Elwood, Elden is a variation of two Old English names, Eldon or Alden. Meaning "Ella's hill" or "old friend", it combines strength and cosiness, but the connection to the fantasy roleplay game, Elden Ring adds an element of adventure and mystique.

Familiar in the early half of the 20th century (though never so popular as Alden or Eldon), a recent year saw Elden give to 42 boys).

Elden Rank in US Top 1000

# 981 in the US

Popularity of the name Elden

• 1459 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Elden

• Elden Ryan Henson American actor
• Elden Jerome Campbell American basketball player
• Elden le Roy Auker American baseball player