Elijah vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Elijah Rank #8

Eli Rank #92

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #92 for Eli.

Is Elijah or Eli more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Eli at #92 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Eli mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and Eli boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.