Chosen; to choose
Eloi is the Catalan form of the name Eligius, derived from the Latin word 'eligere'. It historically refers to someone who is chosen or elected. The name is most famously associated with Saint Eligius, the patron saint of goldsmiths and horses.
Less common today
Eloi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,056 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Catalan journalist and TV presenter
Spanish professional footballer
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