Elihu vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elihu

Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Elihu Rank #5,577

Eli Rank #92

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

Is Elihu or Eli more popular?

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

What do Elihu and Eli mean?

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

Are Elihu and Eli boy or girl names?

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