Elchanan - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Elchanan \e-lcha-nan, el-chanan\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "God is gracious". Biblical name. El- is Hebrew for God.

Elchanan has 4 variant forms: Elchana, Elhanan, Elhannan and Elkanah.

Baby names that sound like Elchanan are Elkana, Alcander, Elgin and Elgine.

Elchanan is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Elchanan. Click here to compare Elchanan with related baby names.