Eli vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eli

Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Eli Rank #92

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #92 for Eli.

Is Eli or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Eli at #92 in the United States.

What do Eli and Ethan mean?

Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eli and Ethan boy or girl names?

Eli is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.