Elijah vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

Cultural Roots

English American Greek French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#148
Total SSA Count
2,448
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elijah Rank #8
Jason Rank #148

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #148 for Jason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elijah or Jason more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Jason mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Elijah and Jason boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.

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