Sun ray or light; possibly related to the city Elloree.
Elloree is a rare American name likely derived from the Greek 'Eleanor' meaning 'light' or 'sun ray.' It is also the name of a town in South Carolina, which is said to be derived from a Native American word meaning 'the home' or 'the place.'
Less common today
Elloree isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,172 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
