Elias vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elias Rank #25

Eli Rank #92

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #92 for Eli.

Is Elias or Eli more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Eli at #92 in the United States.

What do Elias and Eli mean?

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

Are Elias and Eli boy or girl names?

Elias is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.