Elkin

Meaning of Elkin

The masculine name Elkin, etymologically traceable to medieval Anglo-Saxon onomastic practice as a diminutive patronymic derived from the element Ella—connoting “little Ella” or “son of Ella”—has also been linked by some scholars to the biblical Hebrew name Elkanah, thereby imbuing it with an ancillary resonance of divine provision. Pronounced EL-kin (/ˈɛlkɪn/) in contemporary Anglo-American English, Elkin’s usage in the United States has remained consistently low, exhibiting modest fluctuations from early twentieth-century occurrences—five newborns in 1935 (ranked 514) and five in 1979 (ranked 692)—to its most recent tally of fifteen infants in 2024 (ranked 909). This restrained yet persistent presence underscores Elkin’s niche appeal among parents seeking a name that marries historical depth with scholarly refinement, offering both a quiet linkage to ancestral English roots and a subtle allusion to biblical tradition.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as EL-kin (/ˈɛlkɪn/)

• Elvin
• Elden
• Elroy
• Elrick
• Elwyn
• Elwood
• Elton