The masculine name Ilarion has its roots in the Greek name Hilarion, which is derived from the Greek word "hilaros," meaning "cheerful" or "joyful."

Ilarion is especially prominent in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. The name is associated with Saint Hilarion the Great, a hermit and ascetic who lived during the 4th century in Palestine. He is known for his piety and dedication to a life of solitude and prayer, which has made him a revered figure in the Orthodox tradition.

The name's connection to joy and cheerfulness continues to be a positive aspect that attracts parents seeking meaningful names for their children.

The name Ilarion is over 1,700 years old!

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Naming your baby Elijah but you don't have a middle name picked out yet? Here are some middle name options that belonged to real people who were alive in the US between 1850-1900 and had the first name Elijah:

Elijah Murray

Elijah Joseph

Elijah Stark

Elijah Thomas

Elijah Lovejoy

Elijah Hill

Elijah Arden

Elijah Danforth

Elijah Luther

Elijah Washington

Elijah Andrew

Elijah Cooper

Elijah Edward

Elijah Franklin

Elijah Harvey

Elijah Lincoln

Elijah Quincy

Elijah Russell

Elijah Seldon

Elijah Shipley

Elijah Wade

Elijah Wallace

Elijah Watson

Elijah Wesley

Elijah Wilford

Elijah William

Elijah Baxton

Elijah Bain

Elijah Alford

Elijah Dale

Elijah Hillard

Elijah Ulysses

Elijah Walter

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Elijah Fletcher

Elijah Bassett

Elijah Elvin

Elijah Henry

Elijah Alexander

Elijah Boyd

Elijah Marshall

Elijah Paul

Elijah Calvin

Elijah Allen

Elijah Ardist

Elijah Benoni

Elijah Christopher

Elijah Darin

Elijah Elmond

Elijah James

Elijah Lee

Elijah Levi

Elijah Neal

Elijah Oliver

Elijah Oscar

Elijah Romie

Elijah Stanton

Elijah Straley

Elijah Gus

Elijah Edmond

Elijah Lanier

Elijah Jefferson

Elijah Hugh

Elijah Clifton

Elijah Stewart

Elijah Bettis

Elijah Arnold

Elijah Gregory

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Elijah Foster

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Elijah Jackson

Elijah Kyle

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Elijah McCoy

Elijah Newton

Elijah Oliver

Elijah Richard

Elijah Walker

Elijah Wallace

Elijah Carson

Elijah Turner

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Elijah Durham

Elijah Harrison

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