Elijah vs Elihu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elijah Rank #8

Elihu Rank #5,577

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #5577 for Elihu.

Is Elijah or Elihu more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Elihu at #5577 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Elihu mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and Elihu boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Elihu is primarily a boy name.