Quick answer
Elon is a boy name meaning "oak tree".
Meaning and history
The name means "oak tree" in Hebrew. According to the Old Testament this was the name of one of the ruling judges of the Israelites. A notable modern bearer is the entrepreneur Elon Musk (1971-), who was born in South Africa and also holds Canadian and American citizenship (he is not Jewish).
Notes and context
Usage: biblical, biblical hebrew | Ancient Hebrew: אֵילוֹן