Eleanor

Meaning of Eleanor

Eleanor means "light-hearted" or "shining light."

Eleanor has Greek, Provençal roots — browse every Greek, Provençal baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Eleanor

Eleanor is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #12 in 2025 from #375 in 2000.

Notable people named Eleanor

• Eleanor Roosevelt
  Former First Lady of US
• Eleanor of Aquitaine
  Queen of France and England
• Eleanor Coppola
  Documentary filmmaker, author
• Eleanor Tomlinson
  English actress
• Eleanor Catton
  New Zealand author

Questions about the name Eleanor

What does the name Eleanor mean?

Eleanor means eleanor means "light-hearted" or "shining light.", and it comes from Greek, Provençal origins.

Is Eleanor a boy's or a girl's name?

Eleanor is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Eleanor?

In 2025, Eleanor ranked #12 for girls, up from #14 the year before.

When was Eleanor most popular?

Eleanor peaked at #12 in 2025.