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Elof

eh-LOF /eˈlɔf/ Swedish

At a glance

In short
Elof is a unique and distinctive Swedish name with a long history and deep cultural associations, making it an excellent choice for your baby boy.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1915 (#3,392)
Babies in 1915
6 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
1915 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Elof

Elof is a male name with Swedish origin. This unique and distinctive name has a long history and carries deep cultural associations. While it may not be widely used today, Elof has a certain charm and individuality that can make it stand out among more popular names. In terms of popularity, Elof had a moderate presence in the United States around the early 20th century, with six occurrences in 1915 and ranking at 3392. Variations of this name include Eluf. If you're looking for a name that is both uncommon and meaningful, Elof could be an excellent choice for your baby boy.

How to pronounce Elof

Swedish

Popularity of Elof in the U.S.

Elof appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1915, ranked #3,392 with 6 babies.

Bar chart: 6 boys named Elof in the U.S. in 1915, ranked #3,392 among boy names.
  • Boys named Elof (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 1915. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1915 1 row
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
191563,392new

Notable people named Elof

  • Elof Wedin was a Swedish American artist known for his oil paintings and a 50 year career in Minnesota.
  • Elof Westergaard is a Danish theologian who has served as Bishop of Ribe since 2014.