Elijah vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Elijah Rank #8

Leo Rank #24

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #24 for Leo.

Is Elijah or Leo more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Leo at #24 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Leo mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Elijah and Leo boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.