NAME PROFILE
Elder
Derived from the Hebrew word for 'lord' or 'master,' this name denotes authority and high status. It characterizes a person with a commanding presence and an innate sense of responsibility, often seen as a reliable and wise leader.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,320 |
| Gender | Male (20% / 80%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 53%TX — 22%GA — 12%FL — 8%MD — 5%
Notable People
Adon (Legendary Muay Thai fighter in the Street Fighter game series) · Adoniram Judson (Pioneer American missionary and linguist) · Adon (Commander of the Blue Whale Knights in the Berserk series) · Adon O'Holloran (Contemporary Irish illustrator and designer) · Adon Moss (American independent recording artist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
AdyDonny
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