Eli

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The high priest of Israel and Samuel's teacher in the Old Testament. The name has drifted in and out of popularity. Historically, Eli Whitney, the inventor of the cotton gin, comes to mind.

Popularity: Ranked #65 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Male
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Famous Elis: Eli Wallach (actor); Eli Manning (football player); + Add a Famous Eli
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