Elphege is an infrequently encountered given name of French origin. It is derived from the Old French word 'Alfage', which itself is a derivative of the Germanic name 'Adalgisus'. The name means "noble battle". Elphege was popular in medieval France but has since fallen out of common usage. It is now primarily found among families with strong ties to French history or culture who choose to use it as a unique and distinctive given name for their children.
"Elphege saw a surge in popularity between 1914 and 1920, with the most births occurring in 1919."