Elgin - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Elgin \e-lgin, el-gin\ is pronounced EL-jin. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "noble, white; high-minded".

Elgin has 2 variant forms: Elgine and Eljin.

Baby names that sound like Elgin are Elkana, Elkanah, Elchana and Wilkins.

Elgin 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 Elgin. Compare Elgin with related baby names.