Alexander vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alexander Rank #27

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #27 for Alexander.

Is Alexander or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Elijah mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexander and Elijah boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.