Find out how popular the first name Eldad has been for the last 7 years (from 2013 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Eldad by gender

Based on the last 7 years of data, Eldad is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Eldad.

The history of the first name Eldad

The name Eldad is of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Eldad, which means "God has loved" or "beloved of God." Its roots can be traced back to ancient Hebrew texts, and it is believed to have originated in the Middle East region during biblical times.

The name Eldad first appears in the Book of Numbers in the Hebrew Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of one of the seventy elders appointed by Moses to assist him in leading the Israelites. This reference suggests that the name has been in use since ancient times and has a strong connection to the Judeo-Christian tradition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eldad is in the form of Eldad and Modad, two Jewish sages who were among the seventy elders appointed by Moses. According to Jewish tradition, they were the only elders who did not accompany Moses to the Tabernacle, yet they received the gift of prophecy and began prophesying in the camp.

In the 9th century, Eldad ha-Dani, a Jewish traveler and writer, claimed to be a member of the lost tribe of Dan. He wrote a account of his travels, which became an important source of information about the Jewish communities in Asia and Africa during that time period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eldad, including:

1. Eldad ben Mahli (c. 9th century BCE), one of the seventy elders appointed by Moses in the Hebrew Bible.
2. Eldad ha-Dani (9th century CE), a Jewish traveler and writer from the medieval period.
3. Eldad Pardo (1753-1825), a Moroccan-born rabbi and scholar who lived in Livorno, Italy.
4. Eldad Regev (1928-2021), an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) from 1965 to 1988.
5. Eldad Tsion (born 1980), an Israeli professional basketball player who played in the EuroLeague and the Israeli Premier League.

The name Eldad has maintained its significance within the Jewish community and has been used by individuals worldwide, reflecting its biblical origins and the enduring influence of ancient Hebrew culture on naming traditions.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Eldad was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Eldad, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!