Elijah vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Elijah Rank #8

Jackson Rank #35

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Elijah or Jackson more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Jackson mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Elijah and Jackson boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.