Elihu vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elihu

Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

English American Irish

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Elihu Rank #5,577

Yates Rank #5,699

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Elihu or Yates more popular?

Elihu is more popular, ranked #5577 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Elihu and Yates mean?

Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Elihu and Yates boy or girl names?

Elihu is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.