Gracious
A traditional Hebrew name derived from the elements 'El', meaning God, and 'chanan', meaning to be gracious or to show favor. It is a variant of the biblical name Elhanan, which appears in the Old Testament as the name of two warriors in King David's army. It remains a respected choice within Orthodox Jewish communities.
Less common today
Elchonon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,482 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A warrior in King David's army mentioned in the Bible
Prominent rabbi and dean of the Yeshiva Ohel Torah in Poland
