Elihu vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elihu

Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He is my God"

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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Elihu Rank #5,577

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #5577 for Elihu.

Is Elihu or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Elihu at #5577 in the United States.

What do Elihu and Elijah mean?

Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elihu and Elijah boy or girl names?

Elihu is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.