Elijah vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elijah Rank #8

Benjamin Rank #11

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #11 for Benjamin.

Is Elijah or Benjamin more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Benjamin at #11 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Benjamin mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.