Elijah vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Elijah Rank #8

Alexander Rank #27

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #27 for Alexander.

Is Elijah or Alexander more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Alexander mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Elijah and Alexander boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.