Elijah vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Elijah Rank #8

Ethan Rank #19

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #19 for Ethan.

Is Elijah or Ethan more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Ethan at #19 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Ethan mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and Ethan boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.