Elder - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Elder \e-lder, el-der\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "elder trees". Place name. Also, in US, may refer to a forebear who had high standing in one of the Protestant churches that are governed by councils of elders.

Elder has 1 variant form: Eldor.

Baby names that sound like Elder are Eldred, Alter, Walder and Wilder.

Elder is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Elder. Compare Elder with related baby names.