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Elgin Meaning and Origin

Elgin is Celtic, English given name meaning The name Elgin is derived from the Scottish Gaelic term eilginn, meaning "little one.".

Elgin is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Elgin is currently #9170 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Elgin are .

Elgin is a 5 letters name with syllables.

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Elgin name meaning

The name Elgin is derived from the Scottish Gaelic term eilginn, meaning "little one."

Elgin name origin

Celtic English

Name facts

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Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Elgin were boys

Name popularity in the US

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Name popularity in Canada

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Elgin - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Elgin?
The meaning of the name Elgin is The name Elgin is derived from the Scottish Gaelic term eilginn, meaning "little one.".
What is the origin of the name Elgin?
The origin of the name Elgin is Celtic English .
Is Elgin a girl or boy name?
The name Elgin is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Elgin were boys, 0.00% of babies called Elgin were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Elgin?
According to statistics, Elgin is ranked 9170th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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