God is 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.
About 21 boys were named Elchonon in 2025.
A warrior in King David's army mentioned in the Bible
Prominent rabbi and dean of the Yeshiva Ohel Torah in Poland
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
