Elijah vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elijah Rank #8

Mathias Rank #338

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #338 for Mathias.

Is Elijah or Mathias more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Mathias mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and Mathias boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.