Elgan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Elgan means 'kind song' in Welsh.
Meaning of the Name Elgan
Elgan is a Welsh name derived from the elements 'el', meaning 'kind' or 'benevolent', and 'cân', meaning 'song'. It has a musical and melodic quality, reflecting the rich musical heritage of Wales. Elgan is often considered a diminutive form of the name Elgin. The name has a sense of warmth and friendliness, and it is associated with creativity and artistic expression.
Popularity of the Name Elgan
The popularity for the name Elgan peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 7 births, which ranked number 6,728 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Elgan had the most male births in 1916 with 7, which ranked number 3,177 out of 4,535 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Elgan
Popularity of Elgan by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Elgan. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Elgan in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Elgan is a great pick!
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