Elijah vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elijah Rank #8
George Rank #123

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elijah or George more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Elijah and George mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Elijah and George boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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