Elder

Elder Meaning & Origin

About Elder
The name "Elder" is derived from the Old English word "ealdor," meaning "elder" or "chief." It is a title given to someone who is respected and holds a position of authority or wisdom within a community or family. The name "Elder" signifies a person who is experienced, knowledgeable, and often serves as a guiding figure or leader, embodying wisdom and respect.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elder are male.

Elder Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.82% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALTR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɛldər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elder in Braille

Here's how to represent Elder in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Elder in braille

How to Spell the Name Elder in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Elder using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Elder in sign language

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