Chosen one
Derived from the Latin name Eligius, which comes from the verb 'eligere' meaning to choose or select. It was famously borne by Saint Eligius, the patron saint of goldsmiths and metalworkers in the 7th century. While historically significant in Spanish-speaking cultures, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
About 41 boys were named Eloy in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American film and voice actor
Major League Baseball outfielder
Spanish film director
A character in the novel The Time Machine (as a species name Eloi) · The Time Machine
Spanish film and television actor
The same feel as Eloy — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
