Shining light or sun ray
Elean is a rare masculine variant of the Greek name Eleanor or Helen. It shares the etymological root 'helene', which refers to a torch or a bright, shining light. While historically more common in feminine forms, Elean has emerged as a distinct, gender-neutral or masculine alternative in modern usage.
Less common today
Elean isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,395 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).