Eli vs Elihu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eli

Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eli Rank #92

Elihu Rank #5,577

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #5577 for Elihu.

Is Eli or Elihu more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Elihu at #5577 in the United States.

What do Eli and Elihu mean?

Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin). Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eli and Elihu boy or girl names?

Eli is primarily a boy name. Elihu is primarily a boy name.