Eli vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eli

Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Eli Rank #92

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #92 for Eli.

Is Eli or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Eli at #92 in the United States.

What do Eli and Elijah mean?

Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eli and Elijah boy or girl names?

Eli is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.