Ely - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ely \e-

is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "high". Name of a river in South Wales and a cathedral and town in Cambridgeshire, England. Also possibly a variant of Eli.

For more information, see also related names Eleazar and Elijah.

Baby names that sound like Ely are Aly and Eloy. Other similar baby names are Bly, Erly, Ewy and Sly.

Ely is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2726 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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