Elijah vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Elijah Rank #8

Arthur Rank #105

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Elijah or Arthur more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Arthur mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Elijah and Arthur boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.