Eloi - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Eloi \e-loi\ is pronounced EE-loy. It is of French and Latin origin, and its meaning is "chosen one". Short form of Eligius. Saint Eligius was a sixth century French metalworker and engraver of coins who later founded a monastery and a convent. He is patron saint of blacksmiths, watchmakers, and other metalworkers.

Eloi has 3 variant forms: Eligio, Eligius and Eloy.

For more information, see also the related name Eli.

Baby names that sound like Eloi are Elois, Ali, Aloj, Alois, Ely, Elie and Elia.

Eloi 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 Eloi. Click here to compare Eloi with related baby names.