Elias vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elias Rank #25

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #25 for Elias.

Is Elias or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Elias at #25 in the United States.

What do Elias and John mean?

Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elias and John boy or girl names?

Elias is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.