Dez vs Elihu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dez

Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish/British

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Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American Biblical

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Dez Rank #5,597

Elihu Rank #5,577

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 vs #5597 for Dez.

Is Dez or Elihu more popular?

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 compared to Dez at #5597 in the United States.

What do Dez and Elihu mean?

Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dez and Elihu boy or girl names?

Dez is primarily a boy name. Elihu is primarily a boy name.