Elbert Phelan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Elbert Phelan — English
33K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Elbert Phelan is a name that combines English origins. The first name Elbert is a masculine given name of English origin. Given name Elbert Andrews (1901–1979), American baseball player Elbert Dysart Botts (1893–1962), American engineer Elbert Adrain Brinckerhoff (1838–1913), American merchant and mayor Elbert Caraway (1905–1975), American football and baseball player and coach Elbert Frank Cox (1895–1969), American mathematician Elbert Crawford (1966–2013), American football player Elbert Dijkgraaf (born 1970), Dutch economist and politician Elbert Allen Drummond (1943–2012), American heir, businessman and philanthropist Elbert Drungo (1943–2014), American football offensive lineman Elbert Dubenion (1933–2019), . The surname Phelan: Phelan is an Irish surname, one of the two most common anglicisations (the other being Whelan) of the Irish surname Ó Faoláin (which comes from the Irish for "wolf"). The name is commonly seen in the south-east of Ireland, particularly counties Waterford and Kilkenny. Other anglicised forms include Felan and Faelan. One anglicized pronunciation is , but in some parts of Kilkenny there is also use of (as faolán, the Irish original form, is pronounced [ˈfˠeːlˠaːnˠ]) or even (because the name has the same origin as Whelan). Elbert is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 33K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Elbert reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Elbert

English

Given name Elbert Andrews (1901–1979), American baseball player Elbert Dysart Botts (1893–1962), American engineer Elbert Adrain Brinckerhoff (1838–1913), American merchant and mayor Elbert Caraway (1905–1975), American football and baseball player and coach Elbert Frank Cox (1895–1969), American mathematician Elbert Crawford (1966–2013), American football player Elbert Dijkgraaf (born 1970), Dutch economist and politician Elbert Allen Drummond (1943–2012), American heir, businessman and philanthropist Elbert Drungo (1943–2014), American football offensive lineman Elbert Dubenion (1933–2019), .

Surname: Phelan

Irish

Phelan is an Irish surname, one of the two most common anglicisations (the other being Whelan) of the Irish surname Ó Faoláin (which comes from the Irish for "wolf"). The name is commonly seen in the south-east of Ireland, particularly counties Waterford and Kilkenny. Other anglicised forms include Felan and Faelan. One anglicized pronunciation is , but in some parts of Kilkenny there is also use of (as faolán, the Irish original form, is pronounced [ˈfˠeːlˠaːnˠ]) or even (because the name has the same origin as Whelan).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Elbert is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Elbert by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Elbert Phelan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Elbert Phelan:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Elbert?
The first name Elbert originates from English. Given name Elbert Andrews (1901–1979), American baseball player Elbert Dysart Botts (1893–1962), American engineer Elbert Adrain Brinckerhoff (1838–1913), American merchant and mayor Elbert Caraway (1905–1975), American football and baseball player and coach Elbert Frank Cox (1895–1969), American mathematician Elbert Crawford (1966–2013), American football player Elbert Dijkgraaf (born 1970), Dutch economist and politician Elbert Allen Drummond (1943–2012), American heir, businessman and philanthropist Elbert Drungo (1943–2014), American football offensive lineman Elbert Dubenion (1933–2019), .
When was Elbert most popular?
The name Elbert reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Phelan?
The surname Phelan originates from Irish. Phelan is an Irish surname, one of the two most common anglicisations (the other being Whelan) of the Irish surname Ó Faoláin (which comes from the Irish for "wolf"). The name is commonly seen in the south-east of Ireland, particularly counties Waterford and Kilkenny. Other anglicised forms include Felan and Faelan. One anglicized pronunciation is , but in some parts of Kilkenny there is also use of (as faolán, the Irish original form, is pronounced [ˈfˠeːlˠaːnˠ]) or even (because the name has the same origin as Whelan).
What are the origins of the name Elbert Phelan?
The name Elbert Phelan combines two different traditions: the first name Elbert has English roots, while the surname Phelan originates from Irish.
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