Elijah vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Elijah Rank #8

Hunter Rank #128

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Elijah or Hunter more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Hunter mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Elijah and Hunter boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.