Aaron vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Aaron Rank #79

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #79 for Aaron.

Is Aaron or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Elijah mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aaron and Elijah boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.